How to transfer all data from Honor to Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The transition from Honor to Xiaomi is not just about brand change, but also about the migration of all digital life: contacts, photos, messages, even app settings. Many users fear this process, considering it difficult or risky. In fact, with the right approach, it takes no more than 30 minutes to transfer data, and all the settings will remain in their original form.

The main problem is that Honor (especially models until 2021) use a branded shell. EMUI, Xiaomi — MIUI. These systems organize backups differently, so standard methods like Google Accounts don't always work correctly. SMS Google Drive can skip attachments, and Huawei Cloud backup won’t recover on Xiaomi without conversion.

In this article, we will discuss 5 ways to migrate from the simplest (through the cloud) to the most advanced (direct transfer over the cable), you will learn how to avoid data loss, what programs to use for specific types of files, and what to do if Xiaomi does not see a backup with Honor.

🔹 Important: Before you start the transfer, check the free space on both devices. 10-15 GB of free memory – this is enough for temporary copy files.

1. Preparation of telephones for data transfer

Incorrect preparation is the main reason for the failure of migration, and even if you use a reliable method like Mi Mover, without prior adjustments, the process can be interrupted by half.

Start with Honor:

• 🔋 Charge your phone to at least 50% – with a low charge, the system can force the data transfer to be disabled.
• 📶 Connect to stable Wi-Fi (if you plan to use the cloud). Mobile Internet is not suitable - traffic restrictions or communication interruptions will interrupt the copying.
• 🔒 Make sure your phone doesn’t lock with your fingerprint or pattern lock during transfer.Some programs (like Clone Phone) require you to unlock your screen every 5 minutes.
• 📁 Clean the Download folder of unnecessary files – this will speed up the data scanning.

On Xiaomi, do the following:

• 📱 Update your firmware to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → System updates. Old versions. MIUI (12.5 may not support direct migration from EMUI.
• 🔄 Reset network settings in Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Reset network settings if you have previously had connection problems.
• 🛡️ Temporarily disable antivirus (if installed) programs like Avast or 360 Security can block data transmission, mistaking it for malicious activity.

⚠️ Note: If Privacy Protection is enabled on Honor (in Settings) → Security, disable it. It blocks access to the system folders, so the copy programs won't see photos or documents.

2. Method 1: Transfer through Google Account (most universal)

This method is suitable for contacts, calendars, notes and parts of applications.It requires no additional programs and works on all Honor and Xiaomi models, Released after 2016.

📌 What's transferable:

• 📇 Contacts (including groups and tags)
• 📅 Calendars and reminders
• 📝 Notes from Google Keep or Huawei Notes (if synced)
• 🎮 Data of certain games (if linked to Google Play Games)
• 📱 Wi-Fi settings (if synchronization is enabled)

📌 What's not tolerable:

• 📷 Photos and videos (you need to upload separately to Google Photos)
• 💬 Communications SMS/MMS
• 🎵 Music and downloads
• 📁 Document files (PDF, DOCX etc.)

🔧 Step-by-step instruction:

1. On Honor, open Settings → Accounts → Google and select your profile.
2. Activate sync for all categories (contacts, calendar, Chrome, etc.).
3. Wait for the sync to complete (check in Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync).
4. On Xiaomi, add the same Google Account through Settings → Accounts and synchronization.
5. Turn on sync and wait for the data to load (it can take up to 10 minutes).

⚡ Transfer speed: depends on the amount of data, 3000 The contacts are synchronized for 2-3 minutes, 10 000 — before 15 minute.

⚠️ Note: If contacts are not displayed correctly after transfer to Xiaomi (photos are duplicated or missing), check the display settings in the Contacts app. → Display contacts and select All contacts instead of only with SIM-map.

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If you have Huawei Mobile Services installed on Honor (HMS), Before perenosom data, temporarily disable it in Settings → Annexes → Huawei Mobile Services → This will prevent conflicts with Google services.

Method 2: Direct Cable Transfer (Mi Mover)

Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s official application for migrating data from other Android devices, and it supports transferring contacts, messages, photos, videos, audio and even some apps (APK-The main advantage is that you don't need the Internet or a computer, but the speed of transfer to the Internet. 5-10 higher than Wi-Fi.

📌 Requirements:

• 📱 Xiaomi should be installed MIUI 10 or newer (check in Settings) → The phone).
• 🔌 It needs quality. USB-C Cable (preferably original from Xiaomi) Cheap cables may not support data mode.
• 🔋 Charge of both phones – at least 30%.

🔧 Instructions:

1. Download Mi Mover on both phones: For Xiaomi: preset in Settings → Additionally. → Mi Mover. For Honor: download APK with APKCombo (version 2.0.5 or later).

Mi Mover

• On Honor: I'm the sender.
• On Xiaomi: I'm the recipient.
• Connect the phones with a cable through OTG-adapter (if the Honor has a connector) USB-C, Xiaomi has a Micro-USB, and it needs an adapter. USB-C → Micro-USB).
• Xiaomi will have a connection request – confirm it.
• Select data types to transfer (we recommend that you note everything except the Application if it takes up a lot of space).
• Wait until completion (average) 1 GB of data is copied for 3-5 minute).

📊 Comparison of transfer speed:

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Mover is stuck in the “Data Preparation” phase, check it out: 🔌 Cable - Try another (preferably original) cable). 📱 Version MIUI On Xiaomi – Update to the latest. 🛡️ Antivirus – temporarily disable it on both phones. If the problem is not solved, use the alternative – Clone Phone (see method 4).

Turn off the screen lock on both phones |

Charge devices to 50% and above|

Use the original cable USB-C|

Update MIUI Xiaomi to the latest version|

Shut down. VPN and antivirus programs-->

Method 3: Transfer over a computer (HiSuite) + Mi PC Suite)

This method is suitable if:

• 🖥️ You have a computer with Windows or Mac.
• 📡 There is no stable Wi-Fi or cable for direct connection.
• 📂 You need to transfer a large amount of data (10 GB or more).

For Honor we use the official utility HiSuite, and for Xiaomi – Mi. PC The main advantage: you can selectively copy files and even edit them before the perenosom.

🔧 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Download and install programs: 🖥️ HiSuite for Honor. 🖥️ Mi PC Suite for Xiaomi.

Honor

Mode of file transfer

USB for...

HiSuite

Backup

D:\Honor_Backup

Honor

Xiaomi

Mi PC Suite

Recovery from backup

Wait until the end (time depends on the amount of data).

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• 📁 You can selectively copy files (for example, only photos from the last year).
• 🔄 Ability to edit data before perenosom (remove unnecessary contacts, compress photos).
• 🛡️ Minimum risk of data loss – backup is stored on PC.

🔹 Deficiencies:

• ⏳ Longer than direct cable transfer.
• 🖥️ Computer required.
• 📂 Not all data is restored correctly (for example, settings of some applications).

5. Method 4: Alternative Programs (Clone Phone, ShareMe)

If standard methods don't work (e.g. Mi Mover doesn't see Honor), you can use third-party apps. We tested 3 of the most reliable ones:

📌 1. Clone Phone (from Xiaomi)

• 🔹 Transfers: contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, applications.
• 🔹 Speed: ~500 MB/min on Wi-Fi, ~1 GB/min cable-wire.
• 🔹 Features: Works even on older Honor models (e.g. Honor) 8X 2018).

How to use:

1. Download Clone Phone on both phones.
2. On Honor, choose the Old Phone, on Xiaomi, the New Phone.
3. Connect via Wi-Fi or cable (we recommend cable).
4. Select the data to transfer and wait for completion.

📌 2. ShareMe (formerly Mi Drop)

• 🔹 Transfers: files of any type (photos, videos, documents, APK).
• 🔹 Speed: ~300 MB/min Wi-Fi Direct.
• 🔹 Features: does not require Internet, works through a direct Wi-Fi channel.

How to use:

1. Download ShareMe on both phones.
2. On Honor, select Send, on Xiaomi, Receive.
3. Scan it. QR-code from the Xiaomi screen on Honor.
4. Select the files and confirm the transfer.

📌 3. Dr.Fone - Phone Transfer for PC)

• 🔹 Transfers: everything, including call history, app settings, WhatsApp data.
• 🔹 Speed: ~800 MB/min USB.
• 🔹 Features: paid program (from 39.95)$), But there's a trial.

⚠️ Note: When using ShareMe, disable Transfer Optimization in the app settings. This feature compresses photos, which causes loss of quality.

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If you need to transfer WhatsApp data, use the official method: WhatsApp Settings → chat → Backup (on Honor) → Restore (on Xiaomi at first launch) Third-party programs can damage the messaging database.

Method 5: Manual transfer (for experienced users)

This method is suitable if:

• 📂 You only need to transfer certain files (such as documents or music).
• 🔧 You prefer full control of the process.
• 📱 There is little room on the phones and you don’t want to install additional programs.

🔧 Instructions:

1. Contacts: On Honor, export contacts to.vcf: Contacts → Settings → Exports/imports → Export to the device. Move the file to Xiaomi (via Bluetooth, email or flash drive). To Xiaomi, import contacts: Contacts → Settings → Imports/Exports → Import from the device.
2. Photos and Videos: Connect Honor to your computer and copy folders DCIM Connect Xiaomi and paste files into the same folders.
3. Communications SMS: Use the app. SMS Backup & Restore: Make a backup on Honor. Move the file to Xiaomi. Restore messages through the same app.

Annexes:

• The list of installed applications can be exported through List My Apps.
• On Xiaomi, install apps manually from Google Play.

⚡ Advice for speeding up: if there are many photos (thousands of files), archive them in the archive ZIP It's going to cut the time to transfer to the penosom. 2-3 once.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can get errors, and we've collected some of the most common ways to fix them.

🔹 Problem 1: Mi Mover or Clone Phone is stuck in the connection phase.

Decision:

• 🔌 Check the cable - try another one.
• 📱 Reboot both phones.
• 🛡️ Turn off Google Play Security in your security settings.
• 🔄 Turn on Flight Mode on both devices (sometimes background processes interfere).

🔹 Problem 2: Xiaomi does not restore contacts from backup.

Decision:

• 📇 Check that the Contact settings have selected All Contacts, not Just with SIM.
• 🔄 Sync your contacts through Google Account (if there are any).
• 📁 Delete the contacts.vcf file in the Download folder and import again.

🔹 Issue 3: Post-transfer photos are displayed without date or in a chaotic order.

Decision:

• 📅 Use the Exif Viewer app to check the metadata of photos.
• 🔧 If your dates are lost, use Exif Editor to restore them.
• 📂 Transfer photos to the original folders (DCIM/Camera), Not all of them together.

🔹 Issue 4: Applications don’t work or fly out after transfer.

Decision:

• 📱 Remove problematic apps and install them again from Google Play.
• 🔒 Check the permissions: Settings → Annexes → Permit management.
• 🔄 Update your applications to the latest versions.

8. FAQ: Answers to popular questions