How to transfer applications from Honor to Xiomi

Changing your smartphone is always stressful, especially when you need to move from one operating system to another or, in this case, switch from EMUI to MIUI (HyperOS). Users often wonder how to move apps from Honor to Xiomi as quickly as possible and without losing important settings. Despite the fact that both manufacturers use the Android platform, their approaches to the ecosystem and preinstalled services differ significantly, which requires a careful approach to the migration procedure.

The main challenge is that Honor smartphones released after 2019 lack Google services, while Xiaomi is built around them.This affects how your old apps will work after the transfer. However, modern tools allow you to copy not only contacts and photos, but also the installation files of programs themselves, ensuring a smooth start on the new device.

In this article, we will look at all the available methods, from standard utilities to manual installation methods, how to avoid problems with authorization in banking applications and how to keep progress in games. It is important to understand that a full copy of the system is impossible due to differences in firmware, but the portability of user data and software is almost 100% feasible.

Preparing devices before data migration

Before you start, make sure both smartphones are ready to go, charge both devices to at least 60-70%, as the process of transferring large amounts of data can be energy-intensive, and check the availability of space on Xiaomi: it should be more than the amount of data occupied on your old Honor.

Make sure both devices are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. To speed up the process, it is recommended to connect both smartphones to the same Wi-Fi network, although some methods work over a direct connection. If you plan to move data through the cloud, make sure the Internet connection is stable.

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Before you start transferring, back up your important data to an external drive or computer, which will protect you from accidental loss of information in the event of a process failure.

Special attention should be paid to accounts. On Honor, log into your Google account (if any) and Huawei ID. On Xiaomi, you will need a Mi Account for branded services and a Google account for synchronizing contacts and calendar. Remember passwords in advance so you do not get stuck in the authorization phase.

• 🔋 Charge both smartphones above 60%.
• 📶 Check the stability of the Wi-Fi connection.
• 🔑 Remember the passwords from Google and Mi accounts.
• 💾 Make room for the new Xiaomi.

Using the Mi Mover application for automatic transfer

The easiest and official way to transfer applications from Honor to Xiomi is to use the Mi Mover utility, which is designed specifically for migrating to Xiaomi devices and supports working with Android smartphones from other manufacturers. It allows you to transfer contacts, messages, photos, music and, importantly, yourself. APK-file.

The process starts with installing the app on both phones. On Xiaomi, it's often pre-installed in the Tools folder. On Honor, it needs to be downloaded from the app store or through the browser. Once launched, select the device role: "I send" on the old phone and "I receive" on the new one.

Scanning. QR-The code creates a local network between devices. In the selectable data list, make sure to check "Apps." The system will try to find matches in the GetApps store or Google Play. If the app is in the store, Xiaomi will offer to download it again, which is often better than porting an old file, as the version will be up-to-date and compatible with the new shell.

⚠️ Warning: Some Honor system apps may not migrate or launch on Xiaomi due to deep shell integration EMUI. Don’t be afraid if you see errors in these programs.

Manual installation of APK files via Mi Mover and Explorer

Sometimes, automatic search does not find the desired application in the store, especially if it is a specific software or older versions of programs. APK-When selecting applications for portability, the utility can copy the installation package, which then needs to be manually run on the new device.

Once you have completed the file transfer, go to the file management section on Xiaomi. Find the folder where the APK was saved (usually the root of internal memory or the MIUI/mi mover folder). Click on the file to install. The MIUI security system can warn you to install from unknown sources - you need to give permission.

This method is especially useful for apps that have been installed bypassing the official store (sideload). However, remember that applications that depend on the Google Services Framework may not work on the new Honor without Google, but on Xiaomi they will run without problems, since Google services are built in there by default.

Transfer through Google Account and Cloud Services

The most reliable way to save the list of apps and their data (if supported) is sync through Google Play. Even if Honor didn’t have Google services, many apps could save data to the cloud if you logged in through Google. When you first set up Xiaomi, just log in to the same account.

In Play Market, go to the "Library" or "App Management" section, and you'll see a list of all the programs that have ever been installed on that account, and you can choose "Install everything" or select specific applications, which ensures that you get versions that are optimized for your new Xiaomi.

For photos and documents, use Google Photos or Google Drive. Install these apps on Honor, enable sync and wait for the download to complete. On Xiaomi, just log in and all data will appear automatically, which eliminates the need to search for cables and configure local connections.

• 📲 Sign in to Google Play on a new device.
• ☁️ Check the synchronization status in the account settings.
• 📸 Make sure that the photos are uploaded to the cloud.
• 🔐 Check two-factor authorization.

It is important to note that game data is often saved through Google Play Games.Make sure that on Honor the games have been linked to a Google account, otherwise progress may be lost when you switch to Xiaomi, even if the app itself is installed.

Features of transferring applications of banks and public services

Financial applications and government services require a special approach due to high security requirements, which often block work on devices with obtained superuser rights (Root) or with an unlocked bootloader. When migrating from Honor to Xiaomi, there are usually fewer problems, since MIUI is certified by Google.

However, when installing banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff, Alpha, etc.) on a new device, the security system may require re-verification. You may receive SMS codes or push notifications. SIM-The card tied to the bank is active and installed in the phone (or configured to transfer calls if the card is in another device).

⚠️ Note: Never transfer bank applications through the APK-Use only official Google Play, RuStore or GetApps stores to avoid getting your device infected with viruses.

For work. NFC-Payment (Mi Pay, Google Pay) may require additional setup in your bank's app, often needing to re-link the card, even if it was on the previous phone.

Solution and troubleshooting

Mismigration can cause errors, such as Mi Mover interrupting the connection, in which case you can try to turn off the mobile Internet on both phones, leaving only Wi-Fi, and rebooting both devices before you try again helps.

If applications don't open or crash after transfer, try clearing their cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the problem program, and select Clear Data and Clear Cache. Often this resolves file path conflicts that have changed as you transitioned to the new shell.

Another common problem is that there are no notifications from the transferred messengers. MIUI aggressively saves battery. Go to the battery settings for a specific application (WhatsApp, Telegram) and select No Limits mode. Also enable auto-run for important programs.

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If the app doesn’t work after the transfer, remove it and reinstall it from Google Play, which will solve 99% of compatibility and file path problems.

Remember that some Honor widgets and themes are not compatible with MIUI, and you will have to re-discover them from the Xiaomi theme store, as well as live wallpapers that may be exclusive to EMUI.

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