How to Transfer Notes from Xiaomi to Samsung: 4 Verified Ways (2026)

Switching from Xiaomi to Samsung is always a challenge for the user: you need to move contacts, photos, messages and, of course, notes. If media files are more or less clear (just copy to a flash drive or upload to the cloud), then notes often have difficulties.

In this article, we will examine all the current ways of transferring notes – from official methods through cloud services to manual export and installation. APK. Each variant is tested on models 2023-2026, including Xiaomi 14 Pro, Redmi Note 13, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy A54. You will learn which method is the fastest, which formatting retains, and which is suitable for mass transfer of hundreds of notes.

Important: If you use notes with encryption or attached to your Mi Account, some of the ways may not work, which would require additional authorization or temporary disabling of protection.

1. Transfer of Notes through Mi Cloud (official method)

The most reliable and recommended method is synchronizing notes through the Mi Cloud cloud and then exporting them to Samsung, which is suitable if you have previously enabled backup on Xiaomi and your notes have already been uploaded to the cloud.

Step-by-step:

1. On Xiaomi, open the Mi Notes app (or Notes).
2. Go to Settings. → Synchronize and make sure the function is active.
3. Sign in to Mi Account (if not authorized).
4. On Samsung, open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
5. Log in to the same Mi Account, find the Notes section and export them to either.txt or.zip.
6. Download the file to Samsung and import it to Samsung Notes or Google Keep.

⚠️ Note: If you have two-factor authentication in Mi Account, you will need confirmation via the site to log in. SMS Make sure you have access to the linked number or mail.

This method retains text and basic formatting (bold, lists), but may not carry attachments (photo, audio).

Authorization in Mi Account on Xiaomi

Active synchronization of notes in settings

Access to email/SMS for two-factor authentication

Free space on Samsung for downloading archives

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2.Export notes to file and import to Samsung

If you don't use the Mi Cloud or want full control of data, you can export notes manually, which works even without the Internet and is suitable for porting to any device, including Samsung, iPhone or PC.

How to export notes to Xiaomi:

1. Open Mi Notes and select a note (or multiple while holding your finger on the screen).
2. Press. ⋮ (three-point) → Exports.
3. Choose the format:.txt (simple text) or.zip (archive with attachments).
4. Save the file to the device memory or to SD-map.

How to import on Samsung:

1. Transfer the file to Samsung via Bluetooth, USB-cable or cloud (Google Drive, Telegram).
2. Open Samsung Notes or Google Keep.
3. In Samsung Notes: click ➕ → Imports → Select a file.
4. In Google Keep: Create a new note and paste text from the file manually.

💡 Useful tip: If you have a lot of notes, use the.zip archive, which stores the folder structure and attachments. To import into Samsung Notes, you may need to unpack the archive and import each file in turn.

Installation APK-Mi Notes version on Samsung

If you’re used to the Mi Notes interface and don’t want to upgrade to Samsung Notes, you can install the original Xiaomi app on Samsung, a method that’s suitable for users who are actively using notes with encryption, folders or special formatting.

How to install Mi Notes on Samsung:

1. On Samsung, allow installation from unknown sources: go to Settings → Security → Install unknown applications and select the browser.
2. Download. APK-Mi Notes from a trusted source (e.g. APKCombo or APKMirror) Use version at least 4.5.0 - older ones may not sync with Mi Cloud.
3. Install. APK and log in to Mi Account.
4. Wait for the synchronization of notes (can take up to 10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: On some Samsung models (e.g., with One) UI 6.0) the application may not display fonts correctly or slow down. In this case, try to disable the interface animation in the developer settings or use the Light version of Mi Notes (if available).

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Full sync with Mi Cloud (including new notes).
• 🔒 Keeping encrypted notes (with proper authorization).
• 📁 Support for folders and tags.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Possible bugs on new versions of Android (14)+).
• 📱 The app is not optimized for One UI (It looks unusual).
• 🔄 You need constant access to your Mi Account.

1. version of the application (update to the last).

2. date and time settings on Samsung (must be automatic).

3. Application permissions (access to memory and the Internet).

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4. sync through Google Keep or Evernote

If you don't want to depend on Mi Cloud or Samsung Notes, you can use a third-party service to take notes.

• 📝 Google Keep – simple, integrated with Android, supports export/import.
• 🐘 Evernote – advanced features (document scanning, text search in images).
• 📌 OneNote – convenient for large notes with markup.

How to transfer notes through Google Keep:

1. On Xiaomi, export notes to.txt (as in Section 2).
2. Open Google Keep on Xiaomi and create new notes by copying text from files.
3. On Samsung, log in to the same Google account – all notes are automatically synced.

How to transfer via Evernote:

1. Install Evernote on Xiaomi and Samsung.
2. On Xiaomi, export notes to.enex (Evernote format) via Mi Notes → Exports.
3. In Evernote on Xiaomi, import the.enex file.
4. On Samsung, update the app – notes will appear automatically.

✅ Pros of the method:

• 🔄 Cross-platform (access from PC, tablet).
• 🔍 Advanced search (including text in Evernote photo).
• 📱 No Brand Reference (Works on Any Device).

❌ Cons:

• 📱 Manual transfer of each note (or batch import via.enex) is required).
• 💰 In Evernote, some features are paid (for example, offline access).

5. Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make it easier for you to determine, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways:

Selection recommendations:

• 🚀 It's quick and easy? → Mi Cloud + export.
• 📁 Lots of notes with attachments? → Manual export to.zip or Evernote.
• 🔄 Want to continue using Mi Notes? → Installation APK.
• 🌐 You need access from different devices? → Google Keep or Evernote.

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If you have notes with encryption, the only reliable way is to install Mi Notes. APK Other methods won't save protected content.

Possible problems and solutions

When you move notes, you often encounter common mistakes, and we've collected some of the most common problems and ways to fix them:

1.Mi Notes is not synced with Mi Cloud

• 🔹 Check your internet connection (better use Wi-Fi).
• 🔹 Update the Mi Notes app to the latest version.
• 🔹 Go to Mi Account: Settings → Account. → Get out, then come back in.
• 🔹 If used VPN, Disable it – Mi Cloud servers can block suspicious IP.

2.Samsung Notes does not import the.txt file

• 🔹 Make sure the file is not empty and encrypted UTF-8 (Open it in a notebook and save it again).
• 🔹 Try renaming the file to note1.txt, note2.txt etc.
• 🔹 Use Google Keep as an intermediate option.

3.When installing Mi Notes APK mistake

• 🔹 Check if installation is allowed from unknown sources.
• 🔹 Download. APK from another source (e.g. APKPure).
• 🔹 If the error "Application not installed", try to clear the cache of the Google Play Store: Settings → Annexes → Google Play Store → Memory. → Clear the cache.

4.Notes moved without formatting

• 🔹 Export in HTML or ENEX (if maintained).
• 🔹 Use Evernote to save the markup.
• 🔹 Manually edit notes in Samsung Notes after import.

⚠️ Note: If you are carrying notes with pictures or scans, check that the files are not more than 50 MB - otherwise Samsung Notes or Google Keep may not import them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the transfer of notes