How to copy data from your phone to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: all working ways

Why porting data to Redmi Note 10 Pro requires a special approach

Switching to a new smartphone is always an exciting process, especially if we are talking about a flagship device of the middle segment like Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro. This device, released in the 2021 year, equipped with a chipset Snapdragon 732G, 120-Hz AMOLED- display and 108-megapixel camera – characteristics that make it attractive to replace the old gadget – however, many users face a problem from the new contacts without saving.

Unlike the iPhone, where data porting is standardized through Quick Start, Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers several alternative methods: some are universal (such as cloud services), others are tailored specifically for Xiaomi’s MIUI shell. In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to copy data on the Redmi Note 10 Pro in 2026, including their pros, cons and hidden nuances that are not written in the official instructions.

We will focus on three key aspects:

• 🔄 Transfer speed – which method is the fastest for large volumes (e.g. 100+GB of photos and videos)?
• 🛡️ Security – how to avoid personal data leakage when using third-party services?
• 📱 Compatibility – which methods work only between Xiaomi devices, and which are suitable for porting from Samsung, iPhone or even Huawei?

1.Mi Mover is Xiaomi's official tool for painless transfer

Mi Mover is a built-in MIUI application designed specifically for data migration between Xiaomi devices, which supports transferring almost everything: contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, apps (including their data), and even some system settings, the main advantage being that you don’t need to use the Internet (transfers over a local Wi-Fi Direct network).

To use Mi Mover, follow the following steps:

1. On your old phone, open the Mi Mover app (if you don’t have one, download from Google Play).
2. On Redmi Note 10 Pro, when you first turn on, select the “Data Transfer” option or find Mi Mover in the Settings → About Phone → Data Transfer menu.
3. On the old device, select “I am the sender” and on the new one, “I am the receiver.”
4. Scan the QR- code from the Redmi Note 10 Pro screen with an old phone or connect manually via Wi-Fi Direct.
5. Select data types to transfer and confirm the start of the transfer.

The speed of the transfer depends on the amount of data and the model of the old phone, for example, transferring 50 GB from the Redmi Note 8 Pro to the Note 10 Pro takes about 30-40 minutes.

Battery charge of both phones > 50% | Both devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network (if not using Direct) | The new phone has enough free space | VPNs and firewalls that can block the connection-->

⚠️ Warning: If the old phone is MIUI 12 or newer, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro is MIUI 13/14, compatibility errors are possible, in which case update the firmware on both devices to the latest version.

Advantages of Mi Mover:

• 🔹 No cables or PCs required.
• 🔹 Stores folder structure and file metadata.
• 🔹 Transfers application data (e.g., game progress if they support backup).

Disadvantages:

• 🔸 Works only between Xiaomi devices (or with phones on MIUI, for example POCO).
• 🔸 Can be "hang" on large amounts of data (>100 GB).
• 🔸 Does not tolerate some system settings (e.g. fingerprints).

2.Transfer via OTG/USB cable: maximum speed for large volumes

If you need to copy tens of gigabytes of photos, videos or music, the most reliable way is to use an OTG cable (or USB-C to USB-C adapter if both phones support USB 3.0). Redmi Note 10 Pro is equipped with a USB-C 2.0 port, so the transfer speed will be limited to ~40-50 MB / s, but it is still faster than Wi-Fi.

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable OTG (for Micro-USB phones) or USB-C to USB-C (for modern devices).
• 📁 File Manager (e.g., embedded Files from Xiaomi or Solid Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Connect your old phone to the Redmi Note 10 Pro via cable. The new device will display a notification "USB for file transfer" - select "File transfer" (MTP).
2. Open the file manager on Redmi Note 10 Pro and go to the USB- drive (this is the memory of the old phone).
3. Select the files you want (or folders as a whole) and copy them to internal memory or to the SD- card of the new device.

To speed up the process, archiving can be used:

Transfer speed comparison (test on Redmi Note 10 Pro):

⚠️ Warning: When copying via cable, avoid using cheap OTG- adapters, which can overheat and cause transmission errors. The best option is the original Xiaomi cable or the certified USB-IF cable.

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud vs Google Drive vs Yandex Disk

If you don’t have a cable on hand or prefer wireless solutions, cloud storage is a good alternative. Xiaomi offers its own service, Mi Cloud, but it has a volume limit (5 GB for free). For large amounts of data, you’d better use Google Drive (15 GB for free) or Yandex Disk (10 GB).

Comparison of cloud services for Redmi Note 10 Pro:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: ✅ Automatic synchronization of contacts, notes, photos. ❌ Limit 5GB (expands to 100GB in 149 ₽/month). ⚠️ Not all file types are supported (e.g., >2GB videos are not synced).
• ☁️ Google Drive: ✅ 15 GB free, integration with Google Photos (unlimited storage of compressed photos). ❌ Slow download/download on poor internet.
• ☁️ Yandex Disk: ✅ Fast download in Russia, 10 GB free. ❌ No automatic contact synchronization and SMS.

Instructions for transfer via Google Drive:

1. On an old phone, open Google Drive and click "+" → Download.
2. Select files to download (you can archive folders in advance).
3. On Redmi Note 10 Pro, log in to the same Google account and download files through the Drive app.

1. Enable Traffic Saving mode in Google Drive settings.

2. Start uploading before bedtime - by morning the files will be on the cloud.

3. download data to a new phone during hours of minimum network load (for example, in the early morning).-->

4.Moving from iPhone to Redmi Note 10 Pro: bypassing Apple's restrictions

The transition from iPhone to Android is always fraught with difficulties due to Apple’s closed ecosystem, but there are several working methods for the Redmi Note 10 Pro:

Method 1: Move to iOS (return port)

Yes, this app is designed to be ported from Android to iPhone, but it can be used in reverse with some tricks:

1. On iPhone, install Move to iOS from the App Store.
2. On Redmi Note 10 Pro, turn on Developer Mode (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version – press 7 times) and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect both phones to your PC and use iMazing or Syncios to export data from your iPhone to an Android-compatible format.

Method 2: Exporting through iCloud

• 🍎 On your iPhone, enable sync with iCloud (Settings → [Your name] → iCloud).
• 🌐 On PC, go to iCloud.com, log in and download the necessary data (contacts, photos, notes).
• 🤖 Transfer files to Redmi Note 10 Pro via cable or cloud.

Method 3: Third-party applications

Apps like SHAREit or Send Anywhere allow files to be transferred directly over Wi-Fi, but they don’t carry app data (like WhatsApp history).

1. Make a backup of WhatsApp on your iPhone via iCloud.
2. Install WhatsApp on Redmi Note 10 Pro and restore chats from Google Drive (pre-downloading backup from iCloud to PC and converting it to Android format using iCareFone Transfer).

⚠️ Warning: When you migrate from iPhone to Android, you can't just copy the DCIM folder -- photos will lose metadata (date, geolocation). Use Google Photos to save the original information.

5. Transfer applications and their data: keep progress in games and settings

One of the most difficult aspects of changing phones is to transfer these applications, and not all programs support cloud backup, and some (like banking apps) prohibit transfer altogether for security reasons.

For games and social media:

• 🎮 Most games (e.g. Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile) are linked to a Google Play, Facebook, or Mi Account, and you just log in to the same account on your new phone, and you'll be able to make progress automatically.
• 💬 For WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber, use built-in backup features: WhatsApp: Settings → Chat → Backup (save to Google Drive). Telegram: Cloud storage syncs automatically.

For system applications and settings:

• ⚙️ Use Mi Cloud to port: Contacts SMS and Notes Call History (Mi Notes) Browser settings (Mi Browser)
• 📱 For other applications, try Titanium Backup (root rights required) or Swift Backup (rootless on some firmware).

For banking applications and 2FA:

• 🏦 Banking applications (e.g., Sberbank Online, Tinkoff) typically require re-authorization, and you can't transfer their data, you have to re-assign cards and configure notifications.
• 🔐 For Google Authenticator or Authy: Back up the codes manually (save screenshots or export to an encrypted file). On a new phone, install the same app and recover the codes.

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The most reliable way to save application data is to use their built-in backup features (Google Drive, game developer account, etc.). Third-party backups may not work due to encryption.

6.Alternative methods: when standard methods do not work

If none of the above methods work (for example, if you have a broken screen on your old phone or don’t have access to your Google account), consider these options:

1. Transfer over PC (Windows/Mac)

• 🖥️ Connect both phones to your computer.
• 📂 Copy files from your old phone to your PC, then to the Redmi Note 10 Pro.
• 🔧 To access hidden folders (e.g., Android/data), you may need to enable Hidden File Shower in Explorer settings.

Note: Some apps (like WhatsApp) don’t carry just by copying a folder – you’ll need to set up more.

3. Third-party data transfer applications

If the Mi Mover is not working, try:

• 📲 SHAREit is Wi-Fi Direct transmission (speed ~10-15 MB/s).
• Xender 📲 – supports cross-platform portability (including iOS).
• 📲 Send Anywhere – 6-digit code generation for fast transfer.

4. Restore from backup (if phone reset)

If you’ve already reset the Redmi Note 10 Pro to factory settings, but you have a backup:

• 🔄 For Mi Cloud: When you first enable, select Restore from Backup and log in.
• 🔄 For Google Account: When setting up your phone, log in to your account and confirm your recovery.

7. Redmi Note 10 Pro Optimization After Data Transfer

After successfully copying the data, it is recommended to follow several steps to optimize the performance of the new phone:

1. Clearing cache and unnecessary files

• 🧹 Go to Settings → Storage → Clean up and delete temporary files.
• 🗑️ Use Files by Google to find duplicates and large, unnecessary files.

2. Autosynchronization setting

• ☁️ Enable automatic photo upload to Google Photos (Settings → Backup and Sync).
• 📱 Activate your contacts sync with Google Account or Mi Cloud.

3. Optimization of productivity

• ⚡ Enable Performance Mode in Settings → Special facilities → Performance mode.
• 🔋 Turn off background activity for unnecessary applications (Settings → Apps → Permissions → Auto Run).

4. Safety check

• 🔒 Install Malwarebytes or Dr.Web to scan transferred files for viruses.
• 🛡️ Set up Application Blocking in Settings → Privacy for Sensitive Data.