The transition from Xiaomi to Samsung is not just a replacement for a smartphone, it is a change in the entire digital ecosystem. S24 Ultra or Galaxy Z Flip5, habitual gestures, settings and services MIUI They may not be on one. UI. This article will help not only to transfer data, but also to adapt the new gadget to the usual functionality, and also tell you what Samsung chips should master first of all.
We'll figure out how:
- 🔄 Transfer contacts, photos and apps without loss (including passwords and notes)
- ⚙️ Set up One. UI so that it works as MIUI (gestures, notification panel, dark theme)
- 📱 Replace Xiaomi’s branded apps with Samsung’s (and vice versa, where it’s more profitable)
- 🔧 Solve typical problems during the transition (file format incompatibility, functionality is lost, etc.)
If you’re used to Xiaomi’s super-fast charging, flexible camera settings, or built-in ad blocker, don’t worry: Samsung has its own alternatives that, when set up properly, may be even more convenient.
1. Data portability: how to move from Xiaomi to Samsung without loss
The most reliable way to do this is to use the official Samsung Smart Switch app, which supports the portability of almost everything from the mobile phone to the mobile phone. SMS It's a little bit nuanced:
- 📁 Contacts and calendar: synced through Google Account automatically. Check that Xiaomi has enabled sync in Settings → Accounts. → Google.
- 📷 Photos and Videos: Smart Switch carries them in original quality, but if there are many files (over 20 GB), it’s best to use Google Photos or a physical cable. OTG.
- 🔐 Passwords and notes: more complicated here. Mi Notes app has no direct counterpart in Samsung Notes.Export notes to.txt via Settings → Export and passwords are transferred through Google Password Manager or 1Password.
- 🎮 Apps: Smart Switch only transfers lists of installed programs, not their data. For games, use Google Play Games with cloud-saving.
If Xiaomi used Mi Account for backup, download the archive to your computer (settings) → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup) and extract the files you need manually. backup format MIUI It is not compatible with Samsung.
Make sure there is enough space on Samsung (the transfer takes up temporary files)
Turn off battery optimization for Smart Switch in Samsung settings
Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network (or use a cable)
Charging both devices >50% (process 1-2 hour)
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⚠️ Note: If the application protection function was enabled on Xiaomi (in the MIUI), Some data (e.g., chats on Telegram or WhatsApp) may not be transferred. → Confidentiality → Application protection.
2. Set up One UI bottom MIUI: Returning the usual interface
One UI from Samsung and MIUI Xiaomi is a very different logical entity, but most of the features you're used to can be restored:
| Function in MIUI | Analogue in One UI | How to turn it on |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation gestures (swipe from the sides) | Full screen gestures | Settings → Screen. → Navigation panel → Swipe. |
| Dark theme with a schedule | Dark mode. + Bixby Routines | Settings → Screen. → Dark mode. + Create a rule in Bixby Routines |
| Notification panel with fast switches | Quick settings panel | Swipe down twice. → Edit (pencil icon) |
| Built-in ad blocker | Samsung Max (browser only) | Install from the Galaxy Store → turn it on to Samsung Internet |
| Double-press to lock | Double tap on the screen | Settings → Screen locking → Double tap for locking |
Certain functions MIUI one UI For example, a global search by settings (in MIUI It was in the top panel, or the Second Space mode (similar to Secure Folder, but with limitations), but Samsung has chips that Xiaomi doesn't have:
- 🔄 DeX Mode – Connecting your phone to your monitor as a full-fledged PC.
- 🎨 Edge Panels – Sidebars with quick access to contacts, tools and applications.
- 🔊 Dynamic wallpaper with a reaction to music or time of day.
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If you lack the smoothness of animations as in MIUI, Enable 120Hz mode in Settings → Screen. → Update frequency and disable power saving for the system in Settings → Maintenance of the device → Battery → Performance mode
3. Replacement of branded applications: what to leave and what to remove
Samsung and Xiaomi are duplicating many of Google's services, but with their own "chips" here's what to do right after the transition:
- 📞 Calls and contacts: Samsung Contacts is more convenient than standard Google Contacts (there is integration with LinkedIn and spam autodetection). But if you used Mi Contacts with cloud sync, transfer data to Google in advance.
- 📷 Camera: Samsung Camera app supports RAW Pro mode out of the box, but if you don’t have enough manual settings like the Mi Camera, install GCam (some Galaxy models have ported versions).
- 📝 Notes: Samsung Notes can recognize handwriting and syncs with Windows (via Your Phone), but if you want encrypted notes like in Mi Notes, use Evernote or Notion.
- 🔒 Security: Samsung Knox is more reliable than Mi Security, but does not have a built-in virus scanner.Install Malwarebytes for periodic checks.
Critical difference: Samsung doesn’t have a built-in application rights manager (like “Permissions” in the app). MIUI). To disable microphone or location access for a particular application, go to Settings → Annexes → [name] → Permits and manually disable.
Mi Home (Smart Home)
Mi Fit (Fitness tracker)
Mi Browser (Browser with ad blocking)
Mi Video (Player with subtitles)
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4. Camera Adaptation: How to Get Photos “Like Xiaomi”
Samsung and Xiaomi's cameras handle images differently, with the former gravitating toward natural colors, the latter toward high contrast and saturation, to approximate the results:
- Turn off automatic processing: Open the camera → Settings (cogs) → Photo format → Choose "HEIF" or "JPEG (treatmentless)"
- Set up your shooting style: In camera settings → Select the style of the photo Bright (analogue) AI-colour MIUI).
- Use Pro mode: Manually install ISO 100-400, White Balance on Daylight and Contrast +2 xiomy-like.
If you don’t have enough nighttime mode like Xiaomi, try:
- 🌙 Turn on Night Mode manually (it doesn’t always work automatically on Samsung).
- 📸 Install GCam with Night Sight settings (for Galaxy) S22/S23 stable ports).
- ⚡ Use Single Take (in Samsung) – it takes multiple shots with different settings at a time.
Why Samsung photos can be soapy
5 Performance Optimization: Why Samsung May Be Slowing Down
Samsung is actively using background optimization to save battery life, which sometimes results in apps being frozen. If you're used to switching between tasks instantly on Xiaomi, do the following:
- ⚡ Turn off optimization for frequently used applications: Settings → Maintenance of the device → Battery → Background usage limits → Sleeping apps Get rid of instant messengers and games.
- 🔄 Turn it on. RAM Plus (Virtual Memory): Settings → Maintenance of the device → Memory. → RAM Plus → choose +4GB or +8GB.
- 🛠️ Disable unnecessary Samsung services: Through Settings → Stop and disable Samsung Free, Samsung Global Goals, Bixby Voice (if you don’t use it).
Important for gamers: Xiaomi had Game Turbo, Samsung had Game Launcher, to get a similar boost:
- Add the game to Game Launcher (folder on the home screen).
- Enable Performance Mode and Disable Notifications.
- For maximum FPS set up GFX Tools (requires root on some models).
⚠️ Note: If after switching to Samsung applications began to voluntarily close, check the settings of the Adaptive battery in Settings → Battery → Extra, turn it off for critical programs (e.g., Telegram or Telegram) 2GIS).
6.Smart home and accessories: how to make ecosystems friends
If you have Xiaomi Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, sensors), you can connect them to Samsung SmartThings, but with reservations:
| Xiaomi device | Compatible with SmartThings | The alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Yeelight (lamps) | Yes (via SmartThings Labs) | Samsung Smart Bulb lamps |
| Mi Robot Vacuum | No (only via Mi Home) | Samsung Jet Bot Robot Vacuum |
| Aqara (sensors) | Partially (only basic functions) | Samsung SmartThings Sensors |
| Mi Band | No. | Galaxy fitness bracelet Fit3 |
For full integration:
- Install SmartThings and Mi Home on Samsung.
- In SmartThings, add Mi Home as a service through the API (You need a Xiaomi developer account).
- Use it. IFTTT to create rules between ecosystems (e.g., if the Aqara sensor is triggered, turn on the Yeelight lamp").
Important: Xiaomi devices with Zigbee protocol (such as Aqara) can be connected to the SmartThings Hub, but they will only work in base mode (without specific features) MIUI).
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If you’re using a Xiaomi-based smart home, switching to Samsung doesn’t mean you need to change all your devices; most of them can be integrated into SmartThings through third-party services, but some features (like voice control in Chinese) will be unavailable.
7.Typical transition problems and their solutions
Even after setting up correctly, some users encounter unexpected bugs.
- 🔋 Fast battery discharge: In the first 2-3 Samsung indexes files and optimizes the system. If the problem persists: → Maintenance of the device → Battery → Background Activity Check Which Apps Are Spending the Most.
- 📶 Bad signal network: B MIUI Samsung has no analogue, but you can manually select the network: → Connections → Mobile networks → Network mode → LTE/3G/2G (motor-car)
- 🔊 A quiet sound in headphones: In One UI Adaptive audio is on by default. Turn it off in Settings. → Sound and vibration → Sound quality and effects.
- 📱 Gestures don't work: If swipes don't work, check Settings → Screen. → Sensitivity of touch and increase it.
Critical error: If Samsung started spontaneously restarting after data transfer, it could be due to a backup conflict: Reset the phone to factory settings and transfer the data again by eliminating backups MIUI.