How to transfer bookmarks from the Xiaomi browser: all working ways

Xiaomi’s browser (also known as Mi Browser or Mint Browser depending on the firmware version) stores bookmarks locally by default, which creates problems when changing your smartphone or resetting. Unlike Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox, there is no built-in export feature to universal formats like.html — but solutions exist. This article covers all current bookmarking methods, including official and workarounds, taking into account the features of MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS firmware.

The main challenge is that Xiaomi is actively integrating its services into the ecosystem, but the documentation on working with the browser is often inferior in detail to competitive solutions. We tested each method on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Xiaomi 13T and POCO F5 devices – all instructions are relevant for 2026. If you plan to switch to another smartphone or just want to make a backup, read on.

1. synchronize bookmarks through Mi Account (official way)

The most reliable method is to link the browser to a Xiaomi account, which works on all devices with a Xiaomi account. MIUI/HyperOS It automatically syncs bookmarks between gadgets:

• 🔄 Automatic synchronization is only enabled when you first log in to your browser under your account. If you have already used the browser without a binding, bookmarks will not be retroactively transferred.
• 📱 Restriction of the ecosystem: transfer is possible only to other Xiaomi devices with the same account.
• 🔒 Security: Data is encrypted, but Xiaomi can theoretically access it (see Privacy Policy).

To activate synchronization:

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap the profile icon (usually in the lower right corner).
2. Select Sign in to Mi Account and log in.
3. Go to Settings → Synchronization and turn on the Bookmark slider.
4. Wait for the process to be completed (it can take up to 5 minutes depending on the number of bookmarks).

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used a browser without an account, local bookmarks will not be combined with cloud ones automatically - they will have to be transferred manually (see section 3.

2. Export bookmarks through file (for technically trained)

There is no official export to.html or.json in Mi Browser, but you can extract bookmarks from system files. This method requires access to root folders and is suitable for users willing to work with ADB or root file manager.

Bookmarks are stored in the browser database along the way:

/data/data/com.android.browser/databases/browser2.db


or




/data/data/com.mi.globalbrowser/databases/mi_browser.db

To copy the file:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Use the command adb pull /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/browser2.db (replace the path with the one that is relevant to your browser version).
3. Open the resulting file using SQLite Browser or similar software. Bookmarks are stored in the bookmarks table.

For users without root rights, the alternative is to back up the entire application through ADB Backup:

adb backup -f mi_browser_backup.ab com.mi.globalbrowser

The.ab file can be unpacked using Android Backup Extractor, but bookmarks will have to be manually extracted from XML.

⚠️ Attention: Manipulation of system files can cause a browser to crash.Before experimenting, back up your data via Settings → System system → Backup.

3. Manual transfer of bookmarks through cloud services

If syncing through Mi Account is not suitable and the technical methods are too complex, use cloud services like Google Drive or Dropbox.

1. Open Mi Browser and go to the Bookmarks (star icon) section.
2. Put a tab on any bookmark and hold your finger to activate the selection mode. Mark all the bookmarks you need.
3. Click on the Share icon (usually in the top menu) and select Copy Links.
4. Insert links into a text file (like Google Docs) and save it to the cloud.

For importation to a new device:

• 📋 Open the saved file and copy the links.
• 🌐 Insert them one by one in the address bar of the new browser and add them manually to bookmarks.
• 📁 To speed up the process, use extensions like Bookmark Manager (available for Chrome and Firefox).

Create a folder in the cloud for backup

Check the number of bookmarks (up to 50 – manual transfer, more – it is better to use ADB)

Install a text editor (Google Docs, Notion, Evernote)

Prepare a new device for import-->

The downside is that it's laborious with lots of bookmarks, but it's versatile and works on all kinds of devices, including iPhones and PCs.

4. Transfer of bookmarks through third-party browsers

If you plan to upgrade from Mi Browser to Chrome, Firefox or Edge, you can use their built-in import tools. For example, Chrome can download bookmarks from the Internet. HTML-File, but how to get it from Mi Browser?

Option 1: Firefox (if installed on your device):

1. Import bookmarks from Mi Browser to Firefox through the Settings → Import and Backups menu.
2. In Firefox, export bookmarks to HTML: Settings → Bookmarks → Bookmark Management → Import and Backups → Export bookmarks to HTML.
3. Transfer the resulting file to a new device and import it to the target browser.

Option 2: via Xiaomi Cloud (if bookmarks are synchronized):

• 🖥️ Go to i.mi.com from PC and log in.
• 🔍 Go to the Browser section. → Bookmarks (if available in your area).
• 📄 Copy links manually or use page parsing extensions (e.g. Web Scraper for Chrome).

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If the browser section is not available in Xiaomi Cloud, try changing your account region to China in your profile settings. This may reveal additional features, but some services will become unavailable.

5. Automation of transfer using scripts

For advanced users, it is possible to write a script in Python or Bash, which automatically extracts bookmarks from the Mi Browser database and converts them to the desired format.

1. Get access to the file. mi_browser.db (see section 2).
2. Use the sqlite3 library in Python to read data.

import sqlite3


conn = sqlite3.connect('mi_browser.db')




cursor = conn.cursor()




cursor.execute("SELECT title, url FROM bookmarks WHERE bookmark = 1")




bookmarks = cursor.fetchall()




with open('bookmarks.html', 'w') as f:




f.write('\n')




for title, url in bookmarks:




f.write(f'

{title}\n')




conn.close()

The finished bookmarks.html file can be imported into any browser. To run the script, you will need:

• 🐍 Installed Python 3.x.
• 📂 Database file mi_browser.db PC-only.
• 🔧 Library sqlite3 (It is included in the standard Python supply).

⚠️ Note: The script may not work with new versions of the Mi Browser if the database structure has changed.Before mass perenosom, test it on 2-3 bookmarks.

6. Comparison of bookmark transfer methods

To choose the best way, evaluate your technical skills and goals:

For most users, manual cloud transfer or synchronization via Mi Account is optimal. Tech-savvy users can try ADB or scripts, but these methods require caution.

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If you need to migrate bookmarks to a non-Xiaomi device, the only working ways are manually transferring through the cloud or exporting a database with subsequent conversion.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When transferring bookmarks, users face typical problems:

• 🔴 "Bookmarks are not synced with Mi Account": Check if the option is enabled in your browser settings (Settings → Sync. If yes, log out and log in again.
• 🔴 "File. browser2.db Not found": The path to the base may differ depending on the browser version. /data/data/com.mi.globalbrowser.mini/databases/.
• 🔴 "ADB Does not see the device: Make sure that the debugging is enabled USB And you have Xiaomi drivers installed on your PC. Try the adb device command to check the connection.
• 🔴 "Exported bookmarks open as text": Make sure the file is saved with the.html extension, not.txt. Use the notebook to edit the extension.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting your browser settings (Settings → Applications → Mi Browser → Storage → Clear Data) and repeating the procedure from scratch. This will remove local bookmarks, but can solve synchronization problems.

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