How to transfer all data from your old phone to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: 5 Proven Methods

Buying a new Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S, But you don't know how to transfer all the data from an old smartphone to it, and this problem is familiar to many people: contacts, photos, messages, apps and settings — everything needs to be saved, but the process seems complicated. In fact, data transfer to Xiaomi takes 10 to 60 minutes depending on the method chosen and the amount of information.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to migrate – from the official Mi Mover tool to manual transfer via cable and cloud services, pay special attention to the nuances for iPhone owners and older Android devices, and also explain how to avoid data loss when resetting. If your old phone is running Android 5.0+ iOS 9+, All methods from this instruction will be relevant.

Before you start, check out two key points: 1) On the new Redmi Note 10S The latest version must be installed. MIUI (Update through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system). 2) At least release the old phone. 1-2 GB of memory – this will speed up the archiving process.

1. Official method: transfer via Mi Mover (without computer)

Mi Mover is a Xiaomi-branded app that automatically copies contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, and even certain settings, the fastest and most reliable method for Android device owners, but has limitations for iPhones (details below).

How it works: Old phone (sender) connects to new Redmi Note 10S (The speed of the data is based on the volume of files, for example, the speed of the data is directly transmitted to the recipient, 10 GB photos and videos will be transferred to 20-40 minute.

• ✅ Supports Android 5.0+ iOS 9+ (restrictively)
• ✅ Stores folder structure and metadata photos
• ✅ Transferred SMS/MMS, call log, contacts
• ❌ Do not copy installed applications (only their data)
• ❌ On the iPhone do not transfer notes and data of some messengers

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the new Redmi Note 10S and go to the data porting configuration stage. Select "Mi Mover".
2. On an old phone, install the Mi Mover (Android) or Mi Mover (iOS) app.
3. Open the app on your old phone, select "I'm the sender" and scan. QR-code from the screen of the new Xiaomi.
4. Select data types to transfer (you can mark everything) and click "Start".
5. Wait until the process is complete. Don't interrupt the connection or block the screens!

Charging both phones > 50%|Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (if you have a Wi-Fi connection). QR-code is not readable)|Power saving mode is disabled on the old phone|On the new Xiaomi enough free space (at least 20% more data portable)-->

⚠️ Note: If your old Android phone has custom firmware (like LineageOS), Mi Mover may not recognize it. OTG (section).

2.Moving from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: features and limitations

iPhone owners face additional challenges when migrating to Android, with the main problem being the closed Apple ecosystem: many data (such as notes or iMessage messages) cannot be exported directly, but contacts, photos, videos and some apps can be moved.

Here’s what you can’t copy from your iPhone to Xiaomi using standard methods:

• 📝 Notes from the Notes app (if they are not synced to iCloud in.txt format)
• 💬 iMessage Messages and FaceTime History
• 🎵 Music purchased on iTunes (DRM-defence)
• 📅 Reminders from Reminders

How to make the most of it possible:

1. Contacts: Sync them with iCloud, then export them to vCard via iCloud.com → Import it to Google Contacts.
2. Photo/Video: Use Google Photos (upload media to the cloud from your iPhone, then download to Xiaomi) or Mi Mover (transfers only thumbnails, the originals will have to be copied separately).
3. Apps: Install them again from Google Play. Data from some messengers (such as WhatsApp) can be transferred through a backup to iCloud → Recovery on Android (instruction below).

Google Photos for Media + iCloud for Contacts|Mi Mover (despite restrictions)|Manual transfer via computer|Another option-->

WhatsApp transfer from iPhone to Xiaomi:

This process requires additional steps, as WhatsApp does not support cross-platform recovery.

1. Create a backup of chats on iPhone in iCloud.
2. Install Wutsapper on Xiaomi (paid, ~$5).
3. Sign in to WhatsApp on Xiaomi with the same number and restore chats via Wutsapper.

3. Cable transfer OTG: for old Android phones

If your old phone is running on Android 4.4 Or older or he's broken his module. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, The only reliable way is to connect directly via cable. OTG. It's gonna take a while:

Step-by-step:

1. Connect. OTG-Adapter to the new Redmi Note 10S, And he's got a cable from an old phone.
2. On an old phone in settings USB-Select the "File Transfer" mode" (MTP).
3. Xiaomi will open Files, go to the folder of your old phone (usually "Inner Memory" or "Inner Memory" or "Inner Memory "SD-map").
4. Copy the required files (photo from the DCIM, Music from Music, etc. in memory of the new phone.
5. For transfer SMS and contact applications like SMS Backup & Restore (create a backup on your old phone, then restore it to a new one).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ It works even on phones without internet.
• 📁 Maintains original file quality (without compression)
• 🔧 You can selectively copy only the right folders.

⚠️ Note: If your old phone uses a file system ext4 (It's rare, but it's found on custom firmware, and Xiaomi might not see its memory. SD-card (if any) and connect it via an adapter.

Reset both devices.

2) Use another cable (sometimes the problem is the damaged cord).

3) Enable debugging on the old phone USB (Settings → For developers).-->

4. Cloud Transfer: Google Account and Alternative Services

If you have a Google Account synced to an old phone, most of the data is already available on the new Xiaomi, a method that is the most versatile, as it works for both Android and iOS, but requires pre-setting.

What is synchronized automatically:

• 📇 Contacts (Google Contacts)
• 📅 Calendar (Google Calendar)
• 📧 Mail (Gmail)
• 📍 Chrome bookmarks
• 📱 Some system settings (language, date/time)

How to turn on sync on your old phone:

1. On Android: Go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account and turn on all switches.
2. On iPhone: Set up Gmail and Google Contacts, then add an account to Settings → Passwords and accounts.
3. Wait for the sync to complete (check at contacts.google.com).
4. When the Redmi Note is first turned on 10S Sign in to the same Google Account – the data will be automatically downloaded.

Transfer photos and videos through the cloud:

For media files, it is more convenient to use Google Photos:

1. Install Google Photos on your old phone.
2. Enable "Backup and Synchronization" in the application settings.
3. Wait for all files to load (you can speed up the process by connecting to Wi-Fi).
4. On Xiaomi, install Google Photos, log in to the same account and download files.

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Use Google Photos in Original Quality mode if you want to keep your original media resolution. The High Quality Free Fee compresses photos to 16 MP and videos to 16MP. 1080p.

5. Manual transfer of applications and their data

Standard methods don't carry installed applications, only their data (if the application supports backup), so you don't want to install everything again, use these tips:

Method 1: Backups via Google Drive (for supported applications)

Many applications (such as WhatsApp, Telegram, games) allow you to save data to the cloud:

• 📱 On your old phone, open the app. → Find the option "Data Export" or "Reserve copy" in the settings".
• 🖥️ Save a copy to Google Drive, iCloud or on SD-map.
• 📲 On Xiaomi, install the same app, log in to your account and recover your data.

Method 2: Cloning applications through APK Extractor + Titanium Backup (for advanced users)

If you want to migrate an app that isn’t on Google Play (or its older version), do the following:

1. On the old phone, install it. APK Extractor and export APK-file.
2. Move it. APK Xiaomi (via cable, cloud or Mi Mover).
3. Install. APK on a new phone (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Annexes → Special rights).
4. Use Titanium Backup (root rights required on both phones) to transfer the application data.

⚠️ Attention: Transfer APK-Files can disrupt an application if it is tied to a specific version of Android or processor architecture. ARM64 They will not be able to run on Xiaomi with ARMv7 (though Redmi Note 10S supportive ARM64).

List of applications that can be transferred with data:

• 💬 WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber (via backup)
• 🎮 Games with Google Play Games (Save in the Cloud)
• 📖 Readers of books (e.g. Moon)+ Reader to export library)
• 📅 Calendars and Tasks (via Google Calendar)

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To avoid losing progress in games, link them to your Google Play Games or Facebook account before penos. For example, in Clash of Clans, this is done in the game settings. → "Connect the account".

6. Data transfer after resetting settings to Xiaomi

If you have already set up Redmi Note 10S, But you forgot to move the data, or the phone was reset to the factory settings, so don't worry, you can still recover the data. Here are 3 scenarios:

Scenario 1: Data synced with Google Account

Just log in to the same account on Xiaomi:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Turn on synchronization for the desired categories (contacts, calendar, etc.).
3. Wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 10 minutes).

Scenario 2: There is a backup to SD-map or cloud

If you have backups through Mi Mover, Titanium Backup or manually:

• 📁 For files: copy them back to the appropriate folders (DCIM For photo, Downloads for downloads).
• 📱 For applications: Restore from backup (for example, in Titanium Backup, click Restore").

Scenario 3: No backups (extreme case)

If the data is not stored anywhere, try:

• 🔍 Use data recovery software (e.g. DiskDigger) – suitable for photos and documents on SD-map.
• 📞 Contact the service center if there is critical data on the old phone (for example, SMS confirmation-coded).

⚠️ Note: If you reset Xiaomi to factory settings before the data transfer, and there are no backups on the old phone, it will be extremely difficult to restore information.

7. Optimization of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S post-transfer

After a successful data migration, it is recommended to follow several steps to make the new phone work faster and more stable:

• 🧹 Cache Clearing: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management, select frequently used apps (such as Google Play Services) and click Clear Cache".
• 🔄 App Update: Open Google Play, click on the avatar → "Application and device management" → "Update everything".
• 📁 File organization: Transferred photos and videos can end up in chaotic folders. Use the Xiaomi Gallery to sort by album or date.
• 🔋 Battery settings: Go to Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery mode and select "Balanced" for optimal consumption.

How to make room after transfer:

If you have little memory left on Xiaomi, do the following:

1. Remove duplicate photos with Duplicate Files Fixer.
2. Transfer the media files to SD-map (if installed). To do this, select files in the Explorer → "Move it" → choose SD-map.
3. Turn off automatic download of media in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).

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After data transfer, it is recommended to back up the new Xiaomi through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset → Local backup, which will help you quickly restore the system in case of a failure.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S