How to move apps from phone to Android phone Xiaomi

Buying a new Xiaomi smartphone is always a pleasant thrill, but also an inevitable technical issue. The most pressing of these is the transfer of accumulated data, contacts and, of course, favorite programs. The process of migrating to devices with the shell MIUI or the new HyperOS can seem difficult for a beginner, but the company’s engineers have foreseen several effective scenarios for solving this problem.

There is not one universal method that would suit all users in any situation. The choice of method depends on what kind of old phone you had (Android or iPhone), how stable the Internet is, and whether you need to transfer only system utilities or also game cache. In this article, we will discuss all the options available in detail so that you can choose the best path for yourself.

Before you start active, you need to make sure that both the old and the new devices have sufficient battery power. It is recommended to keep the charge level above 50%, since the process of transferring a large amount of data can be energy-consuming.

Use of the built-in Mi Mover tool

The most efficient and quickest way for Xiaomi owners is to use the Mi Mover app, which is built into the default system on most of the brand’s current models and allows data to be transmitted directly over Wi-Fi without using the Internet, while transferring speeds are much faster than through cloud services.

To get started, you need to find the app in the Tools folder or through settings search. On the new device, select the Receiver role, and on the old one, the Sender. QR-If you use a code or manual connection to the network, you can choose data categories, and the key feature of Mi Mover is that you can transfer not only the application installation files, but also their data, including game progress and logins.

⚠️ Note: When transferring banking applications and messengers with enhanced security (for example, WhatsApp), the data may not be saved for security reasons.

The process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour depending on the amount of information you have, don't interrupt the connection or leave the application until the operation is complete, and once it's done, the new phone will offer a reboot to integrate all the components correctly.

Synchronization through Google Account

Google’s ecosystem remains one of the most reliable ways to migrate, especially if you’re moving from pure Android or another brand.When the new Xiaomi is activated, it will offer to restore data from a backup, a method ideal for those who store contacts, calendar and app listings in the cloud.

However, it is worth understanding the difference between restoring the list of applications and their actual content. Google Play Store downloads the latest versions of programs, but internal cache and saves often remain on the old device if a full backup of the system was not performed.

To activate this process, log in to the same account you used before. From the settings menu, select the Recovery section and specify the desired recovery point. The system will automatically start downloading and installing all previously used programs in the background.

• 📲 Advantages of the method: automatic installation of updated versions of applications from the store.
• ☁️ Preserving folder structure and icon location on the desktop.
• 🔒 Secure Password Transfers Saved in Google Password Manager.

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If you use two-factor authentication, make sure you have access to your phone number or backup codes, as when changing your device, SMS with a confirmation code may come with a delay.

Manual transfer APK-file-setting

In some cases, automatic systems may fail, or you may need to migrate a specific, modified version of the program that is not in the official store. APK-It takes longer, but gives you complete control over the process.

First, you need to extract the application installation file from the old device, which can be used by file managers with the function of exporting applications or specialized utilities to create a backup, the resulting file is transferred to the new phone via Bluetooth, cable or cloud storage.

Xiaomi's default device is to block the installation of applications from unknown sources. APK-file security system MIUI You'll need to go to the settings and allow installation for a particular application, like Explorer or Mi Drop».

Once installed, the app will appear on the list of all programs, a method that is particularly useful for porting rare utilities or programs removed from the Google Play Store.

Transferring data from iPhone to Xiaomi

Migration from iOS to Android has long been a painful process, but the Move to iOS app and its analogues from Xiaomi have solved most of the problems. For owners of Apple devices, the company offers a special solution that allows you to throw contacts, photos, videos and even some applications, if they are in the GetApps store or Google Play.

The process begins with installing the Mi Mover app on the iPhone via the App Store. The Android device selects the iOS data mode. ipas cannot be directly ported due to differences in operating systems!on instead, Mi Mover will find their Android analogues and offer them to download.

Pay special attention to messengers: transferring WhatsApp correspondence history between different OSes is now officially possible, but requires a strict sequence of actions, you need to use the Chat Transfer function inside WhatsApp itself on both devices.

⚠️ Note: Apps purchased from the App Store don’t automatically go to Google Play.

Photos and contacts are usually ported without problems. Once the process is complete, it is recommended to check the account sync so that new data is not lost when resetting settings in the future.

Working with data of messengers and social networks

Messengers like Telegram, Viber and WhatsApp deserve special attention. Unlike regular apps, they store their correspondence history locally or in their own cloud, ignoring common system backups. Telegram just needs to log into an account by phone number - all chats will be downloaded from the server.

WhatsApp is a bit more complicated. It's critical to back up your old phone before you move. On Android, it's done through Google Drive, on iPhone, it's done through iCloud. When you install it on a new Xiaomi device, you'll be sure to wait for the suggestion to restore it. If you skip this step, your email history will be lost.

Social networks like VKontakte or Odnoklassniki do not require special actions to save correspondence, since all the history is stored on social network servers. Just enter the username and password, but the cache of images and stickers will have to be re-uploaded, which can take time and traffic.

• 💬 Telegram: synchronization cloud, data will not be lost.
• 📞 WhatsApp: Manual backup required before changing device.
• 📸 Viber: Uses its own cloud or local backup on Google Drive.

Cleaning and optimization after transfer

Once all the apps are moved, the new phone can run slower than usual, which is because the background indexing, database updates, and synchronization processes consume a lot of CPU resources. Give the device 30-60 minutes at rest with the charger connected to complete all the background tasks.

It is also worth checking the access rights. When porting, some applications may lose permission to use the microphone, camera or geolocation. Go through the list of installed programs in the Applications section and make sure that all the necessary functions are activated correctly.

It is not superfluous to update all applications through the Google Play Store or GetApps. Developers often release updates optimized for new versions of Android and specific smartphone models, which can fix bugs that have arisen during the migration.

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The full system optimization after data transfer takes up to 2 hours of active operation. Don't panic if the phone warms up or discharges quickly in the first hour.