How to sync Xiaomi and Huawei: 5 proven ways to transfer data

Transferring data between smartphones of different brands is a challenge that every second user faces when changing devices, and this problem is especially relevant for owners of Xiaomi and Huawei, since both companies use their own ecosystems: Mi Cloud from Xiaomi and Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) Unlike synchronization within a single brand (for example, between two Xiaomi phones), there is no one-size-fits-all solution here, each method has limitations and nuances.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways of synchronizing between Xiaomi and Huawei in 2026: from standard tools manufacturers to third-party services and physical connectivity. You will learn how to migrate contacts, photos, messages, apps and settings, and the pitfalls of using a method (GMS) On new Huawei models, it is a key factor influencing the choice of synchronization method.

1. synchronization through Mi Cloud and Huawei ID: official cloud services

The logical way is to use both brands’ native cloud storage, but there is a serious limitation: direct data sharing between Mi Cloud and Huawei. ID You'll have to go through an intermediary, whether it's a computer or a third-party cloud.

First, we export data from Xiaomi to Mi Cloud:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud on Xiaomi phone.
• 🔄 Enable synchronization for the desired categories: Contacts, Gallery, Notes, Call Records.
• 💾 Wait for the download to complete (check the free space in the cloud – 5 GB is free).
• 🖥️ Go to i.mi.com from your computer, log in and download the archive with data.

Now importing Huawei through Huawei ID:

• 📱 On Huawei phone, open Settings → Huawei ID → Cloud.
• 📁 Download files downloaded from Mi Cloud to Huawei Cloud Drive (free 5GB).
• 🔄 For contacts, use export in.vcf format, then import through Contacts. → Management → Imports/Exports.
• 📸 Photos can be uploaded to Huawei Gallery via the web version of the cloud.

⚠️ Note: Messages and call history are not synced through the clouds, neither Mi Cloud nor Huawei ID. Third-party utilities will be required to transfer them (see Section 4).

Check the space available in Mi Cloud and Huawei Cloud (minimum 2GB)

Update the firmware on both phones to the latest version

Connect to stable Wi-Fi (mobile internet can interrupt download)

Create a backup of important data on your computer

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2. Direct Cable Transfer: Mi Mover vs. Phone Clone

Both companies offer their own data migration utilities, Mi Mover (Xiaomi) and Phone Clone (Huawei), which are optimized to work within their ecosystems, but can also interact with each other, subject to reservations.

Mi Mover (available on Xiaomi) supports porting from Android devices, but Huawei should be in Original Device Mode and Xiaomi should be in New Device Mode.

1. Install Mi Mover on both phones from AppGallery (for Huawei) or Google Play (for Xiaomi with the help of the mobile phone). GMS).
2. On Huawei, select Send Data, on Xiaomi, Receive Data.
3. Connect the phones through USB-OTG Adapter (type-C or type-C cables are needed depending on the models).
4. Select categories for transfer: contacts, messages, photos, video, audio.

Huawei’s Phone Clone works similarly, but has better compatibility with devices without GMS. For successful transfer:

• 🔌 Use the original cable (cheap) OTG-Adapters may not be recognized).
• 📶 Turn off the mobile Internet on both phones – the transmission is on a direct connection.
• ⚡ Make sure the battery charge of both devices >50% (process can take up to 30 minutes).

⚠️ Note: When migrating through the Phone Clone, Huawei apps (such as Huawei Health or Petal Maps) will not be installed on Xiaomi due to ecosystem constraints.

Cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud)

Direct cable connection (Mi Mover, Phone Clone)

Third-party applications (SHAREit, Xender)

Manual transfer via computer

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3.Using a Google Account: A Universal, but Not Always Available Method

If both phones have Google Mobile Services installed (GMS), Syncing through a Google account is becoming the easiest solution, but there are two critical limitations to this method:

1. Huawei after 2019 (Mate 30 models, P40 and newer) have no pre-established GMS.
2. Even if GMS Manually installed (via Huawei’s official method), some features may not work well.

If GMS available, follow the instructions:

• 📱 On Xiaomi: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Google and enable sync for Contacts, Calendar, Chrome, Drive, Photos.
• 🖥️ On your computer, open Google Takeout, select export data and create an archive.
• 📱 On Huawei: Add the same Google account to Settings → Accounts and wait for synchronization.

For Huawei phones without GMS The alternative is Petal Search, which allows you to log in through a Google account to sync contacts and calendars, but Google Photos and Drive will not work – you will need to use Huawei Cloud or third-party services.

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If Huawei doesn't GMS, But you need to sync with Google, install the GMail app and Google Contacts through AppGallery – they work without a full installation. GMS.

4 Third-Party Applications: SHAREit, Xender and Alternatives

When standard methods do not work (for example, due to lack of a GMS Huawei, and we're getting universal data transfer tools to help:

• 📲 SHAREit supports transfer of files, contacts, applications and even games without data loss.
• ⚡ Xender is similar to SHAREit, but with a simpler interface. Supports WhatsApp and Viber portability.
• 🔄 Send Anywhere – generates one-time code for secure transfer without registration.
• 📎 Feem – works via Wi-Fi Direct, does not require Internet.

Instructions for SHAREit (similar to other applications):

1. Install the app on both phones from AppGallery or Google Play.
2. On Huawei, choose Send, on Xiaomi, Receive.
3. Connect to one Wi-Fi network or use Hotspot (on Huawei, turn on Modem Modem).

⚠️ Note: When you transfer applications through third-party utilities, your data (such as saving in games or settings) may not be transferred. For full portability, use backups within the applications themselves (for example, Settings). → Backup in Telegram).

5 Manual transfer via computer: reliable, but long

If you want a 100% guarantee of data security, manual porting over a PC or Mac is the best option. This method takes longer, but allows you to control each step.

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cables (original for reliability).
• 📁 External drive (flash drive or flash drive) HDD) 16+ GB (optional).

Step-by-step:

1. Export with Xiaomi: Connect Xiaomi to your computer in File Transfer mode (MTP). Copy the folders. DCIM (Photo/video, Download (download), WhatsApp (if necessary).Export contacts: Contacts → Management → Export to.vcf file.

Imports to Huawei:

• Connect Huawei to your PC and move the copied files to the appropriate folders.
• Import contacts: Contacts → Management → Import from.vcf file.
• For music, use Huawei Music or a standard player.

For transfer SMS and call history use specialized utilities:

• 📱 SMS Backup & Restore (Available on AppGallery).
• 📞 Super Backup (Saves) SMS, call log, contacts in one file).

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Manual transfer via computer is the only method that is guaranteed to work on all Xiaomi and Huawei models, including devices without any other devices. GMS.

6. Features of synchronization for specific models

Some Xiaomi and Huawei phones have unique limitations or additional synchronization capabilities.

For Huawei Nova and Xiaomi POCO The same rules apply as for flagship models, but taking into account hardware limitations (for example, slower data transfer over the Internet). USB 2.0 for old POCO).

If you have Huawei with HarmonyOS (like the Mate 60), use Huawei Share to wirelessly transfer files between Huawei and Xiaomi devices (assuming Xiaomi has the Huawei Mobile Services app installed).

7. Synchronization of smart devices: watches, fitness bracelets, headphones

Transfer data between wearable devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Band and Huawei Watch) GT) It requires a separate approach. It's where branded applications play a key role:

• 📱 For Xiaomi Mi Band, use Mi Fitness (export data to Settings) → Account. → Exports).
• ⌚ For Huawei Watch – Huawei Health (Sync through Profile) → Devices → Export of data).
• 🎧 Headphones (Xiaomi Buds or Huawei FreeBuds) do not require synchronization – just connect them to a new phone via Bluetooth.

To transfer the activity history from Mi Band to Huawei Watch:

1. Export data from Mi Fitness in.csv or.gpx format.
2. Import them to Strava or Google Fit (if available).
3. Connect Huawei Health to these services for synchronization.

⚠️ Note: Heart rate and blood oxygen levels may not be transferred correctly due to different processing algorithms from Xiaomi and Huawei. For medical indicators, it is recommended to keep parallel records in both applications during the week.

FAQ: Frequent questions about synchronization Xiaomi and Huawei