How to Transfer a Calendar from Android to Xiaomi: All the Working Methods of 2026

The transition to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always exciting, especially when it comes to saving important data, and a calendar with appointments, birthdays and deadlines is one of those things that can be a big problem to lose. Fortunately, transferring events from one Android device to another (including Xiaomi with a shell) MIUI) The main thing is to choose the right method depending on which calendar you used before (Google, Samsung, local) and how important the history of events is.

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to simply log into a Google account on a new phone and everything syncs automatically, but in practice, there are often problems: repeating events are lost, reminders are lost or the calendar is duplicated. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven portability solutions, including those for those who have not used cloud services, and how to avoid common synchronization errors. MIUI Calendar – the standard application on Xiaomi.

If you are in a hurry, use the quick checklist:

1. Transfer through a Google account (the most reliable way)

If you used the Google calendar on an old Android smartphone, it takes no more than 5 minutes to migrate to Xiaomi, which works even for devices with different versions of Android (for example, from the old Samsung Galaxy). S8 The main condition is that the synchronization must be enabled on the original phone.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. On your old phone: Open Settings → Accounts. → Google, select your profile and make sure the slider opposite the Calendar is active. If not, turn on sync and wait until the process is complete (can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of events).
2. On the new Xiaomi: when you first turn on, log in to the same Google account. If the phone is already configured, go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Google and enable calendar synchronization.
3. Open the app. MIUI Calendar (or Google Calendar if you prefer it) All events should appear automatically.

⚠️ Note: If events are not displayed, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) manual update of the application may be required MIUI Calendar via Play Market.
• 🔄 Account conflict: If Xiaomi added multiple Google profiles, the calendar could be linked to another. → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Warehouse.

If you have used multiple calendars (for example, personal and work calendars), you can combine them directly in the Google Calendar on your computer.

1. Open calendar.google.com in your browser.
2. In the left menu, click on the three dots next to the calendar and select Settings and Sharing.
3. In the Export of calendars section, you can download a backup copy in.ics format (useful for the method). №3).

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If the event category colors are missing after synchronization, open Google Calendar on your PC and assign the colors again – they will automatically apply to Xiaomi.

2. Transfer via Mi Account (for users) MIUI)

If you were using the Xiaomi ecosystem and your old phone had a Mi Account attached, your calendar could be synchronized via the Mi Cloud, which is a way to move between devices. Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco, but does not guarantee the safety of events when switching from other brands (for example, Huawei or Sony).

How to check and transfer:

• 🔑 On your old phone, open Settings. → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud and make sure the Calendar slider is on. If not, activate sync and wait until it's done.
• 📲 On the new Xiaomi, log in to the same Mi Account (when you first enable or through Settings). → Accounts and synchronization).
• 🔄 Open up. MIUI Calendar and wait for the events to come. If the calendar is empty, try manually updating the data by pulling the screen down.

⚠️ Attention: Mi Cloud account has a storage restriction - only 5GB is available for free, including photos, contacts and calendar. If you haven't cleaned the cloud in a long time, sync may not work. → Warehouse.

What to do if events have not been postponed?

1. Make sure that both phones have the latest version installed. MIUI Calendar (Update via Play Market or Settings) → Annexes → Updates).
2. Try logging out of your Mi Account on your new phone and logging in again.
3. If the calendar is still empty, export the events to the.ics file. №3) and import them manually.

3.Export and import via.ics file (universal method)

If you haven’t used cloud services or want to migrate your calendar from another brand’s Android device (such as Sony Xperia or Sony Xperia) LG), The best option is to export events to.ics, which is supported by all modern calendars, including the.ics file. MIUI Calendar and Google Calendar.

Instructions for export:

1. On your old phone, open the Calendar app (no matter if it is standard or from the manufacturer).
2. Find the Settings or Calendar Management section (in Samsung Calendar, this is the way you do it). ⋮ → Settings → Imports/Exports).
3. Select Export and save the file to your device or to the cloud (like Google Drive).The file will have the.ics extension.

⚠️ Note: Some manufacturers (e.g. Huawei) block the export of the calendar without root rights. In this case, use third-party applications like Calendar Export (available on the Play Market).

Imports to Xiaomi:

1. Copy the.ics file to your new phone (via Bluetooth, Telegram, or Google Drive).
2. Open up. MIUI Calendar, press on ⋮ → Settings → Imports/Exports → Imports.
3. Select the copied file and confirm the import. Events will appear in the Local Calendar section.

Important:.ics files do not store reminders or recurring events in some versions MIUI Update the firmware before importing!

4. Transfer through third-party applications (for complex cases)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, because of an outdated version of Android or calendar incompatibility), specialized utilities will come to the rescue. They are useful when you need to transfer not only events, but also reminders, tasks or notes associated with the calendar.

Top.-3 portability:

• 📅 Calendar Export/Import — Exports events to.ics, even on phones without root rights. MIUI, EMUI One UI.
• 🔄 SyncMyCal – synchronizes calendars between different accounts (e.g., Outlook on Google) for users who have kept calendars in Microsoft 365.
• 📱 Mi Mover (official software from Xiaomi) – transfers data directly over Wi-Fi, including calendar, contacts and SMS. It only works between devices. Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco.

How to use Mi Mover:

1. Install the app on both phones from the Play Market or App Gallery.
2. On the old phone, choose I am the sender, on the new phone, I am the receiver.
3. Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or create an access point.
4. Select the data to transfer (check Calendar) and wait until it is completed.

⚠️ Note: Mi Mover does not tolerate events from calendars tied to Samsung or Huawei accounts.In this case, export the calendar to.ics first, then import to Xiaomi.

5. Transfer without synchronization (for local calendars)

If you only kept your calendar locally (without Google or Mi Cloud), the standard methods won't work, and manually copying the calendar database will help, and it takes a little more effort, but it ensures that all events are transferred without loss.

Instructions for Android:

1. On an old phone, install a file manager with access to system folders (for example, FX Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/data/com.android.providers.calendar/databases/ The file must be calendar.db (or calendar2.db on new versions of Android).
3. Copy this file to a memory card or cloud.
4. On the new Xiaomi, repeat steps 1-2, but instead of copying, replace the calendar.db file with the copied one. ADB.

⚠️ Note: This method is not recommended for beginners, as:

• 🔧 Requires root access or ability to work with ADB.
• 🚨 Miscopying can result in the loss of all events on a new phone.
• 🔄 Nana MIUI The path to the database may be different: try it. /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.calendar/databases/.

Alternatives for users without root:

• Use the Calendar Backup app (available from Play Market) and it backs up the calendar in.bak format, which can then be restored to the new phone.
• If the calendar was kept in an application from a manufacturer (for example, Samsung Calendar), try to find specialized export utilities (for example, Samsung Smart Switch).

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Transferring through a database is the only way to recover events from a fully local calendar, but it requires caution. If you are not confident in your abilities, use export to.ics (the method of exporting to.ics). №3).

6.Check and set up the calendar on Xiaomi after the transfer

After moving the calendar to Xiaomi, it is important to make sure that all events are displayed correctly and notifications are configured.

• 🔕 Repeated events (such as birthdays or weekly meetings) are missing).
• 🔔 Reminders don’t work (especially if the calendar was imported from.ics).
• 🎨 Category colours are lost (in MIUI Calendar may be different from Google Calendar).

How to check and correct:

1. Update the app: Open Play Market, find it MIUI Calendar and upgrade to the latest version. At 2026, the current version is 12.5.4 and higher.
2. Set up notifications: go to Settings → Notifications → Calendar and make sure permissions are enabled. For Google Calendar, check the settings in the app itself (⋮ → Settings → Notification settings).
3. Check for duplicates: If events are displayed twice, open MIUI Calendar, press. ⋮ → Settings → Manage calendars and disable unnecessary sources (e.g. Local calendar if you use Google).

If the calendar is still not working properly:

• 🔄 Try resetting the app settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Warehouse → Clear the data. Attention: this will delete all local events!
• 📱 Set an alternative calendar (like Business Calendar 2 or aCalendar) and import events there.

How to make your Xiaomi calendar more convenient?

• 🌙 Include a dark theme for MIUI Calendar: Settings → Topics → Dark.
• 📌 Add the calendar widget to the home screen: clamping the empty space → Widgets → Calendar.
• 🔗 Sync your calendar with Mi Band or Xiaomi Smart Clock to get notifications on wearable devices.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

⚠️ Note: If you’re migrating a calendar from your iPhone to Xiaomi, use Google Calendar as an intermediate option: export events from iCloud to.ics, then import them to Google or MIUI Direct transfer via Mi Mover or iTunes is not supported.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions