How to save a link to a site in a Xiaomi phone: all ways from bookmarks to QR-code

Keeping links to sites in Xiaomi phones seems like a simple task – until you face the nuances MIUI. Standard browsers (like Mi Browser or Google Chrome) offer basic features, but what to do if you want to save a page without the Internet, share it through the Internet? QR-code or automatically sync bookmarks between devices? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways 2026 Years, including hidden opportunities MIUI 14/15 and third-party applications.

The problem is that users often limit themselves to the "Bookmark" button, unaware of more convenient methods. PDF We tested each method on Redmi Note 12 Pro models, either through read mode or export links to Xiaomi Cloud for backup.+, POCO F5 Xiaomi 14 and results are below.

1. Save through bookmarks in a standard browser

The most obvious, but not always optimal way. MIUI) Bookmarks sync with Xiaomi account, but have limitations:

• 📌 Quick save: click on the icon ⭐ In the address bar, the system will prompt you to select a folder (for example, "Favorites" or "Work»).
• 🔍 Bookmark Search: Swipe down on the browser’s home page and enter the query into the search bar.
• ☁️ Synchronization: Include it in Settings → Xiaomi account → Synchronization → Without this bookmark, it'll be lost when you drop your phone.

The main disadvantage is that Mi Browser does not support bookmarking to a file (unlike Chrome).If you need to transfer links to another phone, use the workaround:

⚠️ Note: When you delete your Xiaomi account, all bookmarks in Mi Browser will be lost.

Make sure the page is fully loaded|Select the correct folder (not "Unsorted")|Check your internet connection for synchronization|Add tags for easy search (if supported)

-->

2. Save the page in PDF or HTML

If you want to keep a full copy of the page (including text, images, and styles), use the export function in the website. PDF or HTML. V MIUI It works through:

1. Open a page in Google Chrome (install from the Play Market if removed).
2. Press. ⋮ → Share. → Seal.
3. In the printer menu, select Save How PDF.
4. Set your orientation (book/album) and click Save.

The file will be saved in the download folder. HTML-Use the SingleFile extension (available from the Chrome Web Store) and it saves the page in one file with all the resources.

The advantage of this method is that you can access a page without the Internet, even if the site is remote, and the disadvantage is that files take up a lot of space (1 to 10 MB per page).

3. Save the link through a text recognition screenshot

If you only need to save the page address (for example, for quick access), take a screenshot with text recognition:

1. Open the page and take a screenshot (Power button) + Turning down the volume).
2. Click on the screenshot thumbnail in the lower right corner.
3. Select Recognise Text (Icon) 🔍A).
4. The system will highlight URL — Copy it and paste it into Notes or messenger.

This method is useful for saving links from apps where there is no Share feature (for example, in TikTok or Instagram Stories). MIUI 15 text recognition works offline and supports 10+ language.

Browser bookmarks|Screenshots|QR-code|PDF/HTML-copy|Other-->

4.Generation QR-quick-access

QR-codes are convenient for storing links on physical media (such as stickers on the refrigerator) or quickly passing them to friends:

• 📱 Through the browser: in Mi Browser or Chrome click ⋮ → Share. → QR-code.
• 🤖 Google Assistant: Say “Show me” QR-code]».
• 🔗 Through Notes: Create a note, paste a link and click on the icon QR toolbar.

The code generated can be:

• 🖨️ Print with Mi Print (if the printer is connected).
• 📤 Save as an image (long press) → Save).
• 🔄 Scan the Later from another device through the Camera → Regime. QR.

⚠️ Note: Some sites (for example, with authorization) may block access to the Internet QR-If the session has expired, use the saving in PDF cookie-wise.

5. Automatic synchronization via Xiaomi Cloud

If you frequently switch between Xiaomi devices (smartphone, tablet, Mi Pad), set up bookmark sync via Xiaomi Cloud:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Turn on the browser switch (and Notes if you save links there).
3. On the second device, log in to the same account - bookmarks will appear automatically.

Advantages:

• 🔄 Synchronization works even when changing the phone (it is enough to log into the account).
• 🗃️ Bookmarks are reserved on Xiaomi servers (can be restored when reset).

Limitations:

• 🚫 It doesn’t work with Chrome or Firefox bookmarks, but for Mi Browser.
• 📶 Requires a stable internet for initial synchronization.

💡

To speed up sync, connect to Wi-Fi and manually update your data in Mi Cloud → Settings → Synchronize now.

6.Retaining links in the Notes app (Notes)

Annex Notes in MIUI Not only can you save the text, but also:

• 🔗 Convert links to clickable hyperlinks (automatically).
• 📎 Attach screenshots of pages to notes.
• 🔍 Search for the content of notes (including text in screenshots).

How to save:

1. Copy. URL browser-wise.
2. Open Notes and create a new note.
3. Insert the link – it will become clickable.
4. Add tags (e.g. #recipes, #work) for easy sorting.

The advantage over bookmarks is that you can add context (for example, why you saved this link) and organize by folder. MIUI 15 Notes Synced with Xiaomi Cloud and Available on the Web.

7 Third-Party Applications for Advanced Preservation

If the built-in functions MIUI Not enough, consider specialized applications:

For Xiaomi, we recommend Raindrop.io, which is lightweight and has a widget for quick save from the home screen.

1. Install Raindrop.io from Play Market.
2. Long press on the main screen → Widgets.
3. Find the Raindrop widget and drag it to the screen.

💡

Third-party applications are useful if you need to not just save a link, but organize it in a knowledge system (for example, for work or study).

Comparison of ways to save links

The choice of method depends on the purpose:

• 📲 For temporary saving (for example, a link to a promotion) there will be enough bookmarks or a screenshot.
• 📚 For long-term storage (training, work) use PDF or Raindrop.io.
• 🤝 It's more convenient to pass on to other people. QR-messenger.

FAQ: Frequent questions