How to Transfer Notes from One Xiaomi to Another: All Ways 2026

Transferring notes between Xiaomi smartphones may seem like a trivial task, but in practice users face unexpected difficulties, from the lack of synchronization through Mi Account to problems with exporting in the.zip format. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of transfer – from official tools (Mi Mover, Xiaomi Cloud) to workaround solutions for devices on HyperOS and older versions of MIUI.

We will focus on the nuances of why notes may not be displayed after transfer, how to avoid duplication of records and what to do if the standard Notes application does not support export. All instructions are tested on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13 Ultra and POCO F5 models with the latest updates in 2026.

1. Transfer via Mi Account (the fastest way)

Sync through a Xiaomi account is a basic method that works on 90% of devices with MIUI 12+ and HyperOS. The main condition is that both smartphones must be tied to the same Mi Account and have a stable Internet connection. If you have already used notes on your old phone, they will automatically download to the new one after authorization.

To forcefully update the data:

1. Open the Notes app on the new Xiaomi.
2. Slip on the profile avatar → Settings → Synchronization.
3. Activate the Sync Notes slider and wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes).

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If notes don’t appear, check if traffic savings for the Notes app are turned off in Battery Settings and Performance → Background Limitation.

⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (e.g. Xiaomi 14), sync may not work smoothly due to changes in the cloud storage architecture.

2.Use of Mi Mover (for full data transfer)

Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s proprietary tool for migrating data between devices, including notes, contacts and photos, which is suitable if you are setting up a new smartphone from scratch or want to migrate data without the cloud.

Instructions:

1. On the old Xiaomi, install Mi Mover from Google Play (if it is not in the system).
2. On the new phone, run Mi Mover during initial setup (or find it in Settings → More).
3. Select the role of sender on the old device and receiver on the new one.
4. Connect to one Wi-Fi Direct network (generated automatically) and select data to transfer, including Notes.

Charge both phones at least 50% | Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network (not mobile Internet) |Close background apps that consume traffic | Make sure the new device has enough memory (at least 1 GB free)

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Important: Mi Mover does not carry notes in the Notes format (text files from the Notes folder), but only data from the standard Notes app. If you have third-party apps installed (such as Google Keep or ColorNote), use their built-in export features.

3. Export of Notes to File and Manual Transfer

If cloud sync is not available (e.g. due to regional restrictions or lack of internet), you can export notes to a.zip or.xml file and transfer them manually, which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires additional steps.

Steps for export:

1. Open the Notes app on the old Xiaomi.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ (three-point) → Settings → Export of notes.
3. Choose the format: 📄 TXT — plain text (without formatting). 📦 ZIP — archive HTML-files (saves images and markup). 📊 XML — Import to other applications (e.g. Evernote).

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For import on the new device:

1. Transfer the file via Bluetooth, USB-cable or cloud (Google Drive, Telegram).
2. In the app Notes click ⋮ → Import and select the saved file.

4. Transfer over Google Drive (for backup)

If you use Google Account on both devices, you can sync notes through Google Drive, which is universal and works even when changing your smartphone brand (for example, from Xiaomi to Samsung).

Algorithm of action:

1. On the old Xiaomi, open Settings → Google → Backup.
2. Activate Data Backup and select Notes in the application list.
3. On the new phone, log in to the same Google Account and restore the data from the backup.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi’s standard Notes app is not always correctly restored via Google Drive. If notes don’t show up, install an alternative app (like Google Keep) and import data there.

5. Note Transfer with ADB (for advanced users)

If none of the above methods worked, you can extract notes directly from the system folder using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires command line skills and is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Connect the old Xiaomi to USB and allow debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → 7 times tap to activate the developer mode).
3. Enter in the command line: adb pull /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/notes.db This will copy the note database to your computer.
4. Move the notes.db file to the new phone in the same folder (root rights required).

To transfer data to these applications:

1. Export notes from the standard Xiaomi app to TXT or XML format (see Section 3).
2. Import the file to the new application through its menu (usually Settings → Import).

Through the cloud (Mi Account/Google)| Using cable or Bluetooth| Through third-party applications (Keep, OneNote)| Manual export/import of files |Other way

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Comparison of Note Transfer Methods

FAQ: Frequent questions about the transfer of notes