How to sync notes on Xiaomi: all the ways and instructions

Notes on Xiaomi smartphones are not just text files, but a full-fledged tool for organizing business, ideas and important information. However, without proper synchronization, you risk losing data when changing your device, resetting your settings or even a trivial breakdown of your gadget. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to synchronize notes on Xiaomi, including company-owned solutions, integration with Google and third-party services.

The Xiaomi ecosystem is very special, because it offers a few built-in backup mechanisms, but not all of them are equally reliable. For example, sync through Mi Account is automatic, but it may not save formatting or attachments. At the same time, Google Drive or Evernote gives more control, but requires manual configuration, and we tested all the methods on devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS to provide up-to-date instructions.

Synchronization through Mi Account: the standard method

Xiaomi’s easiest and most recommended method is to use a branded Mi Account, which automatically backs up notes, contacts, SMS and other data tied to your profile, but there are nuances: if you log out or reset your phone, for example, notes may temporarily disappear until the connection is restored.

To enable synchronization:

• 📱 Open the Notes app (yellow notebook icon).
• 🔄 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Synchronization.
• ☁️ Select Mi Account and switch on the switch.
• 🔒 Confirm your account login if required.

Important: This method only works if you use the standard Notes app from Xiaomi.If you have removed it or installed an alternative (like Google Keep), sync via Mi Account will not be available.

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Before selling or resetting your phone, make sure to check that notes are synced. To do this, go to Mi Cloud on another device and make sure the files are displayed.

2. Backup of Notes via Google Drive

If you prefer the Google ecosystem, you can set up automatic note backups through Google Drive, a method that is suitable for users who use Google Keep or want to have a backup in the cloud that is independent of Xiaomi.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Google → Backup.
2. Activate the option to back up in Google Drive.
3. In the Application Data section, find Notes and enable saving.
4. Click Create a Backup Now to initiate the process.

⚠️ Note: Google Drive saves notes as an archive that cannot be viewed directly.To recover data, you will need to completely reset your phone or manually install a backup through the backup. MIUI Backup.

3.Export of notes manually: for full control

If you don't trust cloud services or want a local copy, you can export notes to a file, which is a method that's good for transferring data to another phone or saving it to a computer.

How to export:

• 📄 In the Notes app, click on three dots → Exports.
• 📁 Select the format:.txt (simple text) or.zip (archive with attachments).
• 💾 Specify a folder to save (for example, Downloads or Google Drive).
• 📤 Confirm the export and wait until it is completed.

Exported notes only retain formatting in.zip format..txt files lose text, lists, and images.

4. Synchronization through third-party applications

If you don't like Xiaomi's built-in tools, you can use alternative services.

To transfer notes from the standard Xiaomi app to one of the listed ones, use manual export (see section 3) and import the file to a new application. For example, in Evernote this is done through File → Import.

Export notes from the Notes app to.zip format

Unpacking the archive on the computer

Open Evernote and select Import → ENEX files

Download unpacked files

Check synchronization on all devices-->

5. Synchronization between Xiaomi and other devices

If you have multiple gadgets (such as a Xiaomi smartphone and a Samsung tablet), setting up sync requires additional steps, which will help Mi Cloud or universal services like Dropbox.

Method 1: via Mi Cloud (only for Xiaomi devices):

1. On both devices, sign in to one Mi Account.
2. Enable note synchronization (see Section 1).
3. Update the data manually by pulling the screen down in the Notes app.

Method 2: Dropbox (for all devices):

• 📲 Install Dropbox on both gadgets.
• 📁 Export notes to a file (Section 3) and save them to Dropbox.
• 🔄 On the second device, import the file through the note-taking app.

⚠️ Note: When syncing between Xiaomi and iPhone, standard methods don't work. use Google Keep or Evernote as an intermediary.

6. Solving synchronization problems

If the notes are not synchronized, check the following points:

• 🔌 Internet connection: synchronization requires stable network access.Switch from mobile data to Wi-Fi if signal is weak.
• 🔄 Application Updates: Go to the Play Store and update the Notes app to the latest version.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: firmware MIUI 12 errors may occur. Update the system to Settings → The phone.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud Storage: Check to see if the limit is exceeded (5GB for a free account).

If the problem persists, try resetting the sync settings:

Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account → Delete your account (does not delete data!)


Reboot the phone.




Add the account again and enable synchronization of notes.

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Before deleting your Mi Account, make sure that notes are stored elsewhere.In some versions of MIUI, this action can reset local data.

7. Alternative methods: for advanced users

If you like automation, you can set up synchronization of notes through Tasker or Termux, for example, using a Python script you can export notes to Google Drive daily.

Example of a script for automatic export (requires root):

#!/bin/bash

Path to Note Database (may vary depending on MIUI version)



DB_PATH="/data/data/com.miui.notes/shared_prefs/notes_db.xml"



Copying in Google Drive



rclone copy "$DB_PATH" "gdrive:Backup/Notes/" --progress

⚠️ Note: System files require superuser rights and can lead to data loss. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About Note Synchronization