How to Transfer All Messages from One Phone to Another Xiaomi

Changing your smartphone is always an exciting, but sometimes stressful, moment, and involves the risk of losing important information. Users often wonder how to move to a new Xiaomi or Redmi model without losing any pain, keeping all their correspondence, phone numbers, and media records. Fortunately, modern technology offers several reliable migration methods that make this process as automated and fast as possible.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods of synchronization, from proprietary utilities to cloud services. You will learn how to properly prepare devices so that data transfers are without errors and hangs. MIUI.

No matter what phone you have now, whether it’s an old Android, iPhone or even a Nokia button, there is a solution for every case, the main thing is to take your time and follow the algorithm of actions clearly, so that no byte of information is lost when changing the device.

Preparing devices for data migration

Before you start the immediate copying process, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps: make sure that both the old and new Xiaomi smartphones have a battery charge of at least 50-60%. The process can take time, especially if the volume of files transferred is large, and discharging the device in the middle of the procedure can lead to file damage.

Both phones should be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network if you plan to use cloud methods or wireless transmission. For a wired method, you will need a suitable cable or OTG adapter. It is also recommended to free up space on the new device by removing unnecessary system applications or temporary files if memory is limited.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the data transfer process manually, even if it seems to be stalled.Forced closure of the application or turning off the screen can violate the integrity of the message database.

Check for updates for system applications on both devices. Often, developers will release patches that improve compatibility between different versions of Android. Go to Settings → About the phone and check the relevance of the firmware.

Using the Mi Mover app for Android

The most efficient and quickest way developed specifically for the Xiaomi ecosystem is the Mi Mover utility, which is pre-installed on most of the brand’s new smartphones, but it can also be downloaded from Google Play to an old phone if it’s not there by default.

To get started, run the app on both devices. On the new Xiaomi, select Reciever and on the old phone, Sender. The app automatically creates a Wi-Fi hotspot that the second device needs to connect to. QR-This will simplify and speed up the process of pairing.

Once connected, the interface will suggest selecting data types to transfer, you can select only Messages (SMS/MMS) and contacts, or copy all content, including photos, music and installed apps. It is important to note that the history of correspondence on instant messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram requires a separate procedure within the applications themselves.

• 🚀 High data transfer speed due to the creation of a local network.
• 🔒 Security: Data is transferred directly between devices without being accessed by the cloud.
• 📱 Compatible with most Android devices version 4.0 and higher.
• 🔄 Ability to interrupt and resume transmission when communication is interrupted.

Transfer messages from iPhone to Xiaomi

iOS owners also don’t have to worry about losing data when switching to Android. Mi Mover has an iPhone version available in the App Store. The algorithm is similar to the one described above, but there are technical features.

When migrating from iOS to Xiaomi, you can migrate contacts, photos, videos and SMS messages. However, due to the limitations of the Apple operating system, the transfer of certain types of files may be limited. For example, applications purchased from the App Store will not install on Android, since they have different executable file formats.

For iMessage messages, the situation is as follows: text SMS will be transferred, but the iMessage bubbles may not be displayed correctly or not at all, as this is a proprietary Apple service. After the transfer, it is recommended to disable iMessage on the Apple website so that new SMS from other iPhone users will come to you as normal text messages.

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Before selling or transferring an old iPhone, be sure to log out of iCloud and perform a complete content cleanup to ensure the new owner does not gain access to your data.

Synchronization through Google account

The classic method that works on any Android smartphone: If you’ve used an Android device before, chances are your contacts and SMS history are already saved in the Google Drive cloud. When you first set up a new Xiaomi, the system will prompt you to sign in to the same account.

During the initial setup, select Restore from the cloud. The system will prompt you to select a backup by the date of creation. Once confirmed, the contacts, calendar and system settings will start to load, and SMS messages will also be restored automatically if the corresponding synchronization option has been enabled.

This method is convenient because it does not require both phones at hand at the same time, just know the username and password from your Google account, but the speed of recovery depends on the speed of the Internet connection, and large amounts of data can be downloaded for several hours.

Backup to Xiaomi Cloud

Mi Account holders can use Xiaomi Cloud cloud storage, a native tool deeply integrated into the MIUI shell, which allows you to create complete backups of the system, including the location of icons on the desktop, alarm settings and, of course, messages.

To back up your old phone (if it’s also Xiaomi), go to Settings → Mi Account → Xiaomi Cloud → Backup. Select the necessary items and click “Create a copy.” On the new device, just log in to the same account and select “Restore”.

The advantage of this method is to detail the settings that are stored. However, the free cloud volume is limited (usually 5 GB), so for large archives of photos and videos, space may not be enough, in which case it is wiser to combine methods: keep contacts and SMS in the cloud, and transfer media files via Mi Mover.

⚠️ Note: When you restore from Xiaomi Cloud backup, some system settings may be overwritten.Make sure you remember passwords from important apps before restoring.

It's important to understand the difference between synchronization and full recovery. Synchronization updates data constantly, and recovery replaces the current data on the phone with those in the backup. Be careful not to lose fresh recordings made already on the new device.

Decision and errors in transfer

Even when following instructions, there may be technical difficulties: users often experience a situation where the process hangs at a certain percentage or some messages do not appear after completion. Most of the time, the problem lies in an unstable connection or a lack of resources.

If Mi Mover breaks the connection, try turning off the power saving on both phones during the transfer. Also make sure that the device screens do not go out. To do this, set a timeout "Never" or maximum value for the duration of the procedure in the screen settings.

In case messages have been moved but are displayed as an "unknown number" or contain cracosyabra, the problem may be encoding. Try updating the Messages app via Google Play or GetApps. Sometimes cleaning the messaging app cache on a new phone helps.

• 🔋 Discharge: Connect phones to chargers during long-duration transfer.
• 📶 Interference: Get away from powerful sources of radio interference if you use Wi-Fi transmission.
• 💾 Memory: Check that there is indeed free space on the receiving device.

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The most reliable result is a combination of methods: use Mi Mover for heavy files and photos, and for contacts and calendar – synchronization of Google Account.