The transition to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always an exciting moment, especially when it comes to saving important data from the Telegram messenger. Unlike standard contacts or photos, chats and media from Telegram are not automatically transferred via Mi Account or Google Drive. This is due to the messenger’s privacy policy: your messages are stored only on the device and in the Telegram cloud (if backup is enabled).
In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to transfer Telegram between Xiaomi devices, from official chat export to manually copying a database. You’ll learn how to save not just text messages, but stickers, voice, video, and notification settings. And why migrating through Mi Mover can reset chat history and how to avoid it.
1.Official export of chats via Telegram (without root)
The safest and most versatile method is to use the built-in export feature in Telegram itself, which is suitable for all Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and does not require superuser rights, the only downside is that media files (photos, videos, documents) will have to be transferred separately.
How it works:
- 📱 On the old Xiaomi open Telegram → Settings → Additionally. → Exporting chat history.
- 📁 Choose the chats for export (you can note everything) and format —.JSON (for text) or.HTML (browsingly).
- ⏳ Wait until the archive is created. Depending on the volume of chats, it will take 2 to 15 minutes.
- 📤 Send your archive to the cloud (Mi Cloud, Google Drive) or Mi Share to the new Xiaomi.
On the new device, import the archive through the same section Export Chat History. Note: messages will come as new (not as a continuation of the dialogue), and media files will remain links - they must be downloaded manually.
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If you export chats to.HTML, open a file on a new smartphone through the Chrome browser – it is easier to copy text or search for old messages.
2. Transfer via Telegram backup (cloud)
Telegram offers its own cloud storage for backups, but with important nuances:
- 🔒 The feature is only available in a premium account (from 4.99).$ monthly).
- ☁️ Only media files (photos, videos, documents) are copied, but not text messages.
- 📱 On Xiaomi MIUI 14+ You may need to manually enable synchronization in Settings → Account. → Backup.
Instructions:
- On the old Xiaomi, open Telegram → Settings → Additional → Backup to the cloud.
- Turn on the option and wait for the files to load (may take several hours with a large volume).
- On the new device, log in to the same Telegram account and wait for media synchronization.
⚠️ Note: If you have used Secret Chats, their content is not copied to the cloud or exported, and this data is stored only on the device and deleted when you log out of your account.
Copying the Telegram database manually (for experienced)
This method allows you to transfer the entire history of chats with all media, but requires access to the file system Xiaomi. ADB or file manager with root rights.
Where is the Telegram database on Xiaomi stored:
/data/data/org.telegram.messenger/files/Step-by-step:
Download and install ADB Tools on the computer|Turn on Debugging. USB both|Connect the old device and copy the folder /data/data/org.telegram.messenger/|Install Telegram on a new device and log in|Connect a new device and paste the copied folder in the same path|Reboot your smartphone-->
⚠️ Note: If the new Xiaomi has already installed Telegram and you have logged in, delete it before copying. Otherwise, the database will be overwritten, and the chat history will disappear.
What to do if ADB he doesn't see the file /data/data/?
4: Mi Mover Transfer: Why it doesn't work with Telegram
Many Xiaomi users are used to using the built-in Mi Mover app to transfer data, but with Telegram, there is a catch:
| Type of data | Transferred through Mi Mover? | Reason. |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | ✅ Yes. | Synced via Mi Account or Google. |
| Photo/video | ✅ Yes. | Copies from the DCIM folder. |
| Annexes (APK) | ✅ Yes. | They are set automatically. |
| Telegram chats | ❌ No. | Mi Mover does not have access to the Telegram database due to security policy. |
| Telegram settings | ❌ No. | Stored in a closed folder /data/data/. |
If you do try to move Telegram over Mi Mover, the app will install, but the chat history will be empty. The only thing that will remain is the list of contacts that are already in your phone book.
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Mi Mover is only suitable for multimedia and application portability. For Telegram, use the other methods from this article.
5. Alternative methods: cloud services and third-party utilities
If standard methods don’t work, consider these options:
- 🌐 Google Drive + Titanium Backup (requires root): allows you to create a full copy of the application with all the data and restore it to a new device.
- 🔄 Sync through Telegram Desktop: Install Telegram Desktop on PC. log in from old Xiaomi and wait for sync. Connect the new Xiaomi and export chats from desktop version.
Cloning of the application
MIUI 12+
Dual annexes
Settings → Applications
⚠️ Note: Third-party utilities like Backup & Restore or Helium often fail to handle Telegram due to database encryption. Before using, check reviews for the last 3 months - the messenger encryption algorithms are regularly updated.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even when following the instructions, Xiaomi users face problems.
- 🚫 "Chat history is not displayed after the transfer" → Make sure the new device has the same version of Telegram as the old one.
- 🔄 "Media files are not downloaded" → Check the traffic saving settings in Telegram Settings → Data and memory. Turn off the option "Traffic Savings".
- 🔒 "I can't find the file. /data/data/" → On Xiaomi MIUI Access to the system folders is blocked. ADB file manager with root rights (for example, FX Explorer).
If Telegram starts to slow down or crash after transferring, clear the app's cache to Settings → Apps → Telegram → Memory → Clear the cache. This won't delete chats, but it can solve the performance problem.