How to copy notes from Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Notes on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most convenient tools for quickly capturing ideas, to-do lists or important information. But what if you want to transfer them to another phone, save them in the cloud or print them out? In this article, we will examine all the current ways to copy notes from Xiaomi devices (including models on MIUI 12-15), from standard features to workarounds for atypical situations.

The problem is that Xiaomi’s standard Notes app doesn’t always offer obvious export options, such as some versions of MIUI lacking a direct “copy all notes” button, and synchronization via Mi Account can be unstable, and we tested each method on real devices, from budget Redmis to flagship Xiaomi 13, and only selected those that work smoothly.

1. Copy notes via Mi Cloud (official method)

The most reliable method is synchronization via the Mi Cloud, which is suitable for transferring notes between Xiaomi devices or recovering from a reset. Importantly, this method requires an active Mi Account (if you do not have one, register in advance).

How it works:

• 📱 Open the Notes app on your Xiaomi.
• 🔄 Slip on the profile icon (or three stripes in the top corner) → Settings → Synchronizing notes.
• ☁️ Turn on the Mi Cloud switch and wait until the sync is complete (can take up to 5 minutes with a lot of notes).
• 📲 On the new device, log in to the same Mi Account and enable synchronization – notes will appear automatically.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Not all versions. MIUI Supports exporting notes to other formats (e.g..txt or.pdf) directly from the cloud.
• 🔒 If your notes contain sensitive information, make sure your Mi Account is protected by two-factor authentication.

2. Export of Notes to PDF or TXT (for printed version)

If you need to save notes as a file (for example, for printouts or archives), use the built-in export function.This method works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 13+, but may not be available on older models.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Notes app and select the desired note.
2. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Exports.
3. Select the format: PDF (to save formatting) or TXT (text only).
4. Specify the folder to save (for example, Downloads or Documents).

Important: When exported to PDF, only text and simple images are saved, and tables or handwritten notes (if supported by your model) may not be displayed correctly.

Check the MIUI version (settings → About Phone)

Update the Notes app on Google Play

Free up space in your phone’s memory (minimum 100MB)

Connect to Wi-Fi to speed up the process-->

3. Backup through Phone Settings

This method is suitable if you want to create a complete copy of all data, including notes, before resetting or selling your phone.

Instructions:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup.
• 📦 Choose Local Backup or Backup in Mi Cloud.
• 🔘 Check the item Notes (may be called Application Data) → Notes).
• 🔄 Click Create a backup and wait until it is completed.

To recover notes on the new device:

1. Log in to the same Mi Account.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Restore.
3. Select the right backup and confirm the recovery.

⚠️ Note: Local backup is saved in the folder MIUI/backup/AllBackup It takes up a lot of space. Don't manually delete it -- use the backup management feature in your settings.

4. Transfer of notes to the PC through USB-cable

If sync with the cloud is not available (for example, due to lack of Internet), you can copy notes to the computer manually. USB-cable and access to the phone file system.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB (Select File Transfer Mode in the Notification Curtain).
• 🖥️ On your computer, open the phone folder and follow the path: Internal Storage → Android → data → com.miui.notes → files
• 📄 Find files with the.note or.db extension. Copy them on your PC.
• 🔄 To recover, transfer files back to the same folder on the new device (root rights or other permissions will be required). ADB).

Warning: This method requires technical skills. Incorrect editing of.db files can lead to data loss. We recommend that you first create a backup through Mi Cloud.

5. Alternative ways: Google Drive and third-party apps

If standard methods don't work (like custom firmware), you can use workarounds, one of which is exporting notes through Google Drive or third-party apps like ColorNote.

Method 1: Google Drive

• 📱 Install the Google Drive app from the Play Market.
• 📝 Open the note. → press "Share" → Select Save to Disk.
• ☁️ The file will be saved in.txt or.pdf format (depending on the version of the application).

Method 2: Third-party applications

Apps like ColorNote or Evernote allow you to import notes from Xiaomi Notes:

1. Export notes from the standard application to.txt (as described in Section 2).
2. Import files to ColorNote via Settings → Import.
3. Set up automatic sync with Google Drive or Dropbox.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications, check the permissions to access the storage. Some programs (such as Clean Master) can delete note files, mistaken for garbage.

6. Features for different versions of MIUI

The functionality of the Notes app depends on the version of MIUI. The table below contains key differences:

On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), the copying process is simplified: notes can be exported directly to Mi Drive or sent via Xiaomi Quick Share to other gadgets of the brand.

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If you have an older version of MIUI, update the Notes app via Google Play – even on irrelevant firmware, this can add new export features.

7 What to do if the notes are not copied?

If none of these methods worked, check the following points:

• 🔌 Sync problems: Make sure that your Mi Account settings include Note Sync and no traffic restrictions.
• 📵 Application Errors: Clear the Notes Cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Notes → Warehouse.
• 🔒 Region restrictions: In some countries (e.g. India), Mi Cloud functionality may be limited. VPN or local export.
• 🛠️ Damaged data: If notes don't open, try to restore them from a backup (Section 3).

If the problem persists, contact Xiaomi via the official Mi Community website or forum, and include error screenshots and a phone model with the MIUI version.

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Before resetting your phone to factory settings, make sure to check that the notes are synced to Mi Cloud or exported to a file. It is impossible to restore them after reset without a backup!

FAQ: Frequent Questions About Copying Notes on Xiaomi