How to copy data from iPhone to Xiaomi: a complete guide with photos and videos

Switching from iPhone to Xiaomi smartphone is a crucial step that requires transferring all the important data: contacts, photos, notes and even message history. Many users fear losing information or facing technical difficulties, especially if they have not previously faced cross-platform migration. MIUI It has been simplified in recent years, but still has nuances.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to copy data, from standard Apple and Xiaomi tools to third-party apps and manual methods, learn how to migrate not only media files, but also account settings, Wi-Fi passwords and even some application data, and also what mistakes users often make and how to avoid them.

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Preparing iPhone and Xiaomi for data transfer

Before you copy the data, you need to follow several mandatory steps on both devices, which will prevent failures in the migration process and preserve the integrity of the files.

On the iPhone, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge is at least 50%, and when transferred through the cable, the device must not shut down.
• 🔄 iOS Update - Go to Settings → Mainstream → Update software and install the latest patches. Older versions of iOS may not support modern transfer protocols.
• 📱 Disable restrictions – if you have Screen time enabled with restrictions on app installation, temporarily deactivate it in Settings → Screen time.

On a Xiaomi smartphone:

• 📦 Free space - check if there is enough memory for all files. Go to Settings → Memory and if necessary, clean the cache.
• 🔗 Wi-Fi connection – cloud transfer methods require a stable Internet connection; it is better to use a home network than mobile data.
• 🔐 Disabling the lockdown MIUI — if you have enabled the Data Protection function (in Settings) → Password and security, temporarily disable it to avoid transmission conflicts.

⚠️ Note: If the iPhone enabled two-factor authentication for Apple ID, Make sure you have access to a trusted device or phone number.When you transfer some data (such as notes or reminders), the system may request confirmation.

We also recommend backing up your iPhone via iCloud or iTunes, which is insurance in case something goes wrong.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Settings. → [Your name] → iCloud → Backup copy in iCloud.
3. Click Create a backup copy.

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

Mi Mover is a proprietary tool from Xiaomi that allows you to transfer data from the iPhone to Xiaomi wirelessly.It supports the transfer of contacts, photos, videos, messages and even some applications (if they are on Google Play).

How to use Mi Mover:

1. Download the Mi Mover app on Xiaomi from the Mi App Store or Google Play.
2. On iPhone, install Move to iOS (available from the App Store).
3. Run Mi Mover on Xiaomi and select I am a new user.
4. On iPhone, open Move to iOS, agree to the terms and wait for the code to appear.
5. Enter this code on Xiaomi and select the data to transfer.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Wireless transmission without a computer.
• 📁 Supports most data types (except music from Apple Music and some notes).
• 🛡️ Official decision – minimum risk of data loss.

⚠️ Note: If the iPhone enabled the function Find iPhone, it must be temporarily disabled in Settings → [Your name] → Find it. → Find an iPhone. Otherwise, Move to iOS won't be able to connect to Xiaomi.

The speed of the transfer depends on the volume of data and the stability of Wi-Fi. On average, 10 GB transfer takes 20 to 40 minutes. If the process is interrupted, start again - partially copied data can be corrupted.

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Method 2: Transfer over iCloud (cloud method)

If you have a backup in iCloud, you can extract data from it and upload it to Xiaomi, a method that is suitable for transferring contacts, photos, notes and calendars, but does not support apps or messages.

Step-by-step:

1. On Xiaomi, open Settings → Accounts and synchronization.
2. Add an iCloud account (if it is not listed, select Add an account). → iCloud).
3. Enter the data from Apple ID Allow synchronization of contacts, calendars and notes.
4. For photos, download the Google Photos app on your iPhone, upload media files there, and then log in to the same account on Xiaomi.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not tolerated. SMS/MMS call history.
• ❌ Apps from the App Store are not automatically installed (you need to look for analogues in Google Play).
• ⏳ Synchronizing large volumes of photos can take several hours.

If you use iCloud Drive to store documents, download them manually through your browser on Xiaomi:

1. Open iCloud.com in Chrome or Mi Browser.
2. Log in to your Apple ID.
3. Go to iCloud Drive and download the files you need.

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If iCloud photos don’t sync with Google Photos, try uploading them to your computer via iCloud for Windows and then migrating them to Xiaomi. USB.

Method 3: Transfer over a computer (iTunes and Mi) PC Suite)

If you have a PC or a Mac, you can use it as a data intermediary, and it's more reliable than wireless, because it eliminates the risk of communication failure, but it takes longer.

Option 1: Through iTunes (for contacts, music, photos)

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).
2. Sync the data you need (for example, contacts with Outlook or photos in a folder on your PC).
3. Connect Xiaomi and copy files manually or via Mi PC Suite.

Option 2: Through Mi PC Suite (official software from Xiaomi)

• 🖥️ Download Mi. PC Suite from the official Xiaomi website.
• 📂 Connect Xiaomi to the USB and select the file transfer mode (MTP).
• 📁 Transfer data from your computer (where you previously copied it from your iPhone) to your smartphone.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔌 More stable than wireless methods (no risk of communication breakdown).
• 📂 Only the necessary files can be selectively copied.
• 🎵 Supports music transfer (unlike Move to iOS).

⚠️ Note: If you are transferring music purchased from iTunes, please note that the files are in the format.m4p (DRM-protection) will not be played on Xiaomi.mp3 through special programs.

It can be used to speed up the process. USB 3.0 and format the flash drive to exFAT if the data volume exceeds 4 GB.

Method 4: Transfer through third-party applications (SHAREit, Send Anywhere)

If standard methods don’t work or you want to transfer large files (e.g. video to a video file) 4K), You can use third-party apps:

• 📲 SHAREit – supports transfer of any files without size restrictions.
• 🌐 Send Anywhere – Allows you to send files via a temporary link.
• 🔗 Feem – works without the Internet (creates a local network).

How to transfer data to Send Anywhere:

1. Install the app on both devices.
2. On iPhone, select files and click Send.
3. 6-digit code is generated or QR-code.
4. On Xiaomi, enter this code in the Get field.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• 🚀 Faster than iCloud or Move to iOS (up to 20MB/s on Wi-Fi).
• 📁 There are no restrictions on file types (you can even transfer files or documents).
• 🔒 No registration (unlike cloud services).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as SHAREit) may request access to contacts, messages, and location. Check permissions in the App Store or Google Play before installing.

Important: When transferring large amounts of data (over 10 GB) through third-party applications, use a charger. Wireless transmission drains the battery.

Method 5: Manually transfer important data (mail, passwords, notes)

Some data cannot be transferred automatically, for example:

• 📧 Apple Mail Letters – They Need to Be Exported Manually.
• 🔑 Saved passwords – iCloud Keychain does not sync with Android.
• 📝 Notes from Apple Notes – only text notes are transferred through iCloud.

How to transfer passwords from iCloud Keychain:

1. On a Mac, open the Passwords app (or Keychain in Utilities).
2. Export your passwords to the.csv file.
3. Import them to Google Password Manager or Bitwarden on Xiaomi.

For the post:

• Set up your iCloud Mail or other inbox via Gmail on Xiaomi.
• Use it. IMAP, All emails are synchronized automatically.

For the record:

• Open iCloud.com in your browser on Xiaomi.
• Copy the text of the notes and paste it into Google Keep or Mi Notes.

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Manual transfer takes longer, but ensures the safety of critical data such as passwords and work correspondence.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you migrate data from your iPhone to Xiaomi, users often face typical problems.

1. Cannot connect via Move to iOS

• 🔌 Check that the iPhone is disabled mode of the aircraft and VPN.
• 📶 Reconnect to Wi-Fi or use a mobile access point.
• 🔄 Reboot both devices.

2. iCloud photos are not uploaded to Xiaomi

• 📁 Make sure there is enough space on Xiaomi.
• 🔒 Sign in to iCloud.com via your browser and check if two-factor authentication is enabled.
• 📎 Try uploading photos to your PC and then transferring them to your smartphone.

3. Contacts are duplicated after the transfer

• 📇 Open Google Contacts and remove duplicates manually or using the Combine and Fix tool.
• 🔄 Turn off syncing contacts with other accounts (such as Facebook or Facebook) VK).

4. iTunes music is not played

• 🎵 Check the file format —.m4p (DRM) It's not supported. Convert to.mp3.
• 📱 Use it. VLC Poweramp for playing non-standard formats.

5. Apps from the App Store are not installed

• 📲 Find analogues in Google Play (for example, Apple Music) → Spotify).
• 🌐 Some apps (such as GarageBand) are not available on Android.

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