How to Download and Transfer Data from Huawei to Xiaomi: 5 Proven Ways

Moving from Huawei to Xiaomi is not just about changing your brand, it's also about moving all the important data: contacts, photos, messages and apps. Many users are struggling: some lose some files, some spend hours manually transferring, and some don't know where to start, and in fact, it can be made easier by knowing the key nuances and using the right tools.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to transfer data, from standard MIUI functions to third-party services that will help you save even your call history and configuration of applications. You will learn which method is the fastest, which is the most reliable, and how to avoid typical errors.

Whether you’re switching from the Huawei P50 Pro to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Nova 9 to the Redmi Note 13, the instructions below are suitable for any model, and the main thing is to prepare both devices in advance and choose the best way to transfer.

1. Preparation of telephones before data transfer

Before downloading data from Huawei, there are several steps that must be taken to save time and prevent data loss.

On the original device (Huawei):

• 🔋 Charge your phone to at least 50% – transfer can take up to an hour.
• 📶 Connect to stable Wi-Fi (if you plan to use cloud or wireless transmission).
• 🔒 Make sure there is no screen lock on the phone (PIN, pattern lock – some programs require you to disable it.
• 🗑️ Clear unnecessary files in Settings → Memory. → Cleaning to avoid carrying garbage.

On the target device (Xiaomi):

• 📱 Reset to factory settings (if the phone is new) or back up your current data.
• 🔌 Prepare the original. USB-cable (preferably with support) USB OTG).
• 📲 Install the latest updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

⚠️ Note: If Huawei has enabled the Huawei Mobile Cloud feature, temporarily disable it or wait until sync is complete, otherwise files may be duplicated or lost.

Also check if there is enough space on Xiaomi. For example, if you are carrying 50 GB of photos and videos, the target device should have at least 60-70 GB of free space (including service files).

2. Method 1: Transfer via Mi Mover (official Xiaomi app)

Mi Mover is a built-in solution from Xiaomi that allows you to transfer data from Android devices (including Huawei) without a computer.

How to use Mi Mover:

1. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → About Phone → Data Transfer (Mi Mover).
2. Select “I am a new user” and follow the prompts.
3. On Huawei, download Mi Mover from Google Play (if it’s not in AppGallery).
4. Run the app on both phones and select Send Data on Huawei and Get Data on Xiaomi.
5. Connect to one Wi-Fi Direct network (created automatically) and wait until it is completed.

The speed of transmission depends on the amount of data:

⚠️ Note: Mi Mover does not tolerate apps and their data (for example, save in games or WhatsApp chats).

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Method 2: Transfer via cloud services (Huawei Cloud, Google Drive, Mi Cloud)

Cloud storage is a universal way, if you don't have cables or phones can't see each other, and the main advantage is that the data is stored online, and you can download it later to any device.

Options for cloud services:

• 🖥️ Huawei Cloud – built-in storage on Huawei phones (up to 5 GB free).
• 🌐 Google Drive is a universal solution (15 GB free).
• ☁️ Mi Cloud – Xiaomi’s Cloud (5GB Free).

The Google Drive Guide (the most reliable option):

1. On Huawei, open Google Drive and click ➕ → Downloading.
2. Select files (photos, videos, documents) and wait for the download to be completed.
3. On Xiaomi, log in to the same Google account and download files to Drive → Files → Downloads.

For transfer of contacts and calendar:

1. On Huawei, go to Contacts → Settings → Import/Export → Export to.vcf.
2. Send the file to Google Drive or mail.
3. On Xiaomi, import contacts from the.vcf file.

Important: If you use Huawei Cloud, please note that after transferring data to Xiaomi, access to it may be limited due to sanctions against Huawei.

Method 3: Cable transfer (USB OTG or adapter)

The fastest way is to connect your phones directly through the cable.

• 🔌 USB-cable OTG (adapter USB-C → USB-C).
• 📱 Xiaomi should include file transfer function USB.

Instructions:

1. Connect Huawei to Xiaomi via cable.
2. On Huawei, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On Xiaomi, open File Manager and find the folder with Huawei data.
4. Copy the files you want (e.g. DCIM → Camera for photos) to Xiaomi memory.

If the phones can't see each other:

• 🔄 Try another cable (cheap cables often don't support data transfers).
• 🔧 Put the debugging on. USB on both phones (Settings) → The phone. → Assembly number (press 7 times) → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).
• 📱 Reboot both devices.

⚠️ Note: Some Huawei models (such as the Mate 40 Pro) block direct access to files through the device. MTP In this case, use Mi Mover or the cloud.

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If the cable is not suitable for the connector (for example, Huawei with USB-C, and Xiaomi with Micro-USB), buy an adapter for 200-300 rubles.

5. Method 4: Transfer applications and their data (including WhatsApp, Viber, games)

Standard methods do not tolerate installed applications and their data (for example, correspondence in messengers or progress in games).

For the portability of applications:

• 📲 Use it. APK Extractor (extracts) APK-Huawei) + manually installed on Xiaomi.
• 🔄 Titanium Backup (requires root rights) – portes both applications and their data.

To transfer WhatsApp correspondence:

1. On Huawei, make a backup chat: WhatsApp → ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup.
2. Copy the file msgstore.db.crypt14 from the folder /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases on Xiaomi.
3. Install WhatsApp on Xiaomi, log in to the same account and restore chats.

To transfer game saves:

• 🎮 Use built-in sync via Google Play Games or Game Center.
• 💾 For games without cloud-based saves (such as Genshin Impact), copy the folder Android/obb manually.

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Application portability is the hardest part of migration, and if you don’t have root rights, it’s easier to manually reinstall programs and log in to accounts (most services sync data over the cloud).

6. Method 5: Using third-party programs (SHAREit, Xender, Send Anywhere)

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party applications to transfer files, which are often faster than the cloud and don't require cable.

Top.-3 portability:

How to use Send Anywhere:

1. Install the app on both phones.
2. On Huawei, select files and click “Send” – the code is generated.
3. On Xiaomi, enter this code in the "Get" field.
4. Wait for the transfer to be completed (files will be saved to the Download folder).

Advantages of third-party programs:

• 📈 Speed is higher than that of the Mi Mover (up to 10-20 MB / s vs. 2-5 MB / s).
• 🔗 Works without registration and cloud storage.
• 📱 Supports transfer between Android and iOS (if needed).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. SHAREit) may collect user data. → Apps and disable unnecessary ones.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even when following instructions, users face problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

Problem 1: Mi Mover doesn't find Huawei.

• 🔄 Reboot the Mi Mover on both phones.
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes restricted router interferes).
• 📱 Make sure that Huawei has Wi-Fi Direct enabled.

Problem 2: Photos and videos are transmitted in low quality.

• 🖼️ Check if Huawei has enabled Photo Optimization for the Cloud.
• 📁 Transfer originals via cable, not via instant messengers (Telegram, Viber compress files).

Problem 3: Contacts are not tolerated.

• 📇 Make sure your contacts are saved in your Google account, not your phone’s memory.
• 🔄 Export them to a.vcf file and import them to Xiaomi.

Problem 4: Xiaomi doesn’t see Huawei through cable.

• 🔌 Try another cable (original from Xiaomi or Huawei).
• 🔧 Enable the Developer Mode and activate Debugging by USB.
• 📱 Reboot both phones.

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If neither of these works, try transferring data over your computer: plug in Huawei, copy files to your PC, then transfer them to Xiaomi. This is a universal method that works 99% of the time.

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