Where to get Smart Switch for Xiaomi: official sources, analogues and instructions for use

Have you just purchased a new Xiaomi smartphone and want to migrate all the data from your old device? or are you trying to find an official Smart Switch app but confusing it with Samsung's proprietary solutions?This article will once and for all clarify where to look for a Smart Switch analog for Xiaomi, how to use it and what alternatives exist in 2026.

To start with, Xiaomi doesn't have its own app called Smart Switch, which is a branded solution from Samsung, but the data portability functionality in the Xiaomi ecosystem is just as good, and often more convenient.

• 🔍 Xiaomi’s official data migration tools (including hidden features) MIUI)
• 📱 Step-by-step instructions for transferring contacts, photos, messages and applications
• ⚠️ Typical errors and how to avoid them (for example, why you can’t see your old device over Wi-Fi Direct)
• 🛠️ Alternative solutions for cross-platform transfer (iOS) → Xiaomi, Huawei → Xiaomi, etc.)

We’ll focus on MIUI 14/15’s hidden “Cloning Device” mode, which is faster than Samsung and Google’s, but often goes unnoticed by users, and if you’re switching from an iPhone or another brand, you’ll find the right workarounds for data lossless transfer.

1. Xiaomi’s official data portability tools (Smart Switch analogues)

Unlike Samsung, where Smart Switch is a standalone application, in the Xiaomi ecosystem, the migration functionality is built directly into MIUI.

• 📲 MIUI Migration is a built-in feature in the settings of the new smartphone, works on Wi-Fi Direct without an Internet connection. Supports portability: Contacts and call log Messages (SMS/MMS) Photo, video and audio files of Installed Applications (without data) System settings (wallpaper, sounds, brightness, etc.)
• ☁️ Xiaomi Cloud is cloud storage for backup. Useful if the old device is not physically available (lost, broken). 5GB is free, but a paid subscription (50GB for full data porting) is required. ~300 rubles per year).
• 🔄 Quick Share is similar to Google's Nearby Share, but optimized for Xiaomi devices. + Bluetooth supports file transfers of up to 2 GB per session.

Where can I find these tools?

1. On the new Xiaomi smartphone, when you first turn on, select the item "Data Transfer" (appears after connecting to Wi-Fi).
2. If the device is already configured, go to Settings → About Phone → Data Transfer (the path may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
3. For Xiaomi Cloud, use the following path: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup.

Important: MIUI Migration only works between devices on MIUI 12 and later. If your older device is on Android 9 or older, you will need to use alternative methods (see section 4).

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Before transferring data, turn off battery optimization for Mi Migration and Quick Share applications in the battery settings, which will prevent connection breakdown during the process.

2. Step-by-step instructions: how to transfer data from an old phone to Xiaomi

Consider two scenarios: porting from an Android device (including other brands) and an iPhone, and each case will require different approaches.

Scenario 1: Transfer from Android to Xiaomi (via MIUI Migration)

Make sure both devices have enough charge (at least 50%)

Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network (or use an access point)

Turn off VPNs and firewalls (they can block the connection)

Download the latest version of Mi Migration from Google Play to your old device (if it’s not from Xiaomi)

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1. On the new Xiaomi: when you first turn on, select Data Portability. If your phone is already configured, go to Settings → About Phone → Data Transfer.
2. On your old device: download the Mi Migration app from Google Play (if it’s not from Xiaomi). For Xiaomi devices, just open Settings → About Phone → Data Transfer → Send data.
3. Device pairing: on the new Xiaomi, select Get with Android, then scan QR-The code is from an old phone. Alternatively, you can use it. PIN-code (will appear on the screen of the new device).

What if devices can’t see each other?

• 🔌 Reboot both phones and try again.
• 📶 Make sure that both devices are enabled with Wi-Fi Direct (in the Wi-Fi settings).
• 🔄 Try using the access point mode: on the old phone, turn on the Wi-Fi distribution, and the new Xiaomi connect to this network.

Scenario 2: Transfer from iPhone to Xiaomi

The data transfer from iPhone to Xiaomi is complicated by the closedness of the Apple ecosystem, but there are two working methods:

1. Using the Move to iOS app (reverse process): On your iPhone, download Mi Mover from the App Store (the official Xiaomi app). On the new Xiaomi, select "Move from iOS" when you set up. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and follow the on-screen instructions.

⚠️ Restrictions: Only contacts, photos and videos will be transferred, messages and notes will have to be exported separately (for example, via iCloud).

Through iCloud and Xiaomi Cloud:

• On iPhone, back up to iCloud (Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Backup).
• On Xiaomi, log in to Xiaomi Cloud and import data from iCloud via the i.mi.com web interface (Data Import section).

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To transfer messages from your iPhone to Xiaomi, use third-party tools like iMazing or AnyTrans. They are paid, but allow you to export. SMS/MMS in a format compatible with Android.

3. Where to download official utilities for data transfer Xiaomi

To avoid fraudulent websites and viruses, download software only from trusted sources, below are the links and ways to obtain them for 2026:

⚠️ Note: Do not download applications to transfer data from third-party sites (for example, APK-In 2023, there were cases of malware spreading through such sources masquerading as Mi Migration. All official Xiaomi utilities are distributed free of charge — if the site asks for payment, it is a fraud.

If you can’t find the app on Google Play or the App Store, check out:

• 🌍 Account Region: Some Xiaomi apps are not available in certain countries. Change region in your account settings Google/Apple.
• 📱 Device model: for older smartphones (e.g. Redmi) 4A) manual installation may be required APK From the official website of Xiaomi (Support section").

4. Alternative ways of data transfer (if MIUI Migration does not work)

If Xiaomi’s standard tools don’t fit (for example, due to an outdated version of Android or cross-platform restrictions), use these methods:

• 🖥️ Through computer: Connect your old device to your PC and copy files (photos, videos, music) to a folder on the drive. Connect the new Xiaomi and transfer files to the corresponding folders (DCIM For contacts, export them to the.vcf file (via the Contacts app on the old phone) and import them on the new one.

Cloud services:

• Google Drive: Upload data to an old device, then download to a new one.
• Dropbox or OneDrive: handy for large files (up to 2TB on paid rates).
• Telegram: Send files to your saved messages (limit 2 GB per file).

Through OTG-cable:

If the old phone has OTG support, plug in a flash drive or external drive, transfer the data to it, then connect to the new Xiaomi.

Third-party annexes:

For cross-platform portability (e.g. Huawei → Xiaomi) use:

• Clone Phone (from Huawei, but works with most Android devices)

⚠️ Note: When using third-party data transfer applications, disable Battery Optimization for them in Xiaomi settings. Otherwise, the system may suspend the application in the background, which will lead to a transmission interruption.

To port saved games and app data (e.g., progress to Genshin Impact or PUBG Mobile):

• Use built-in game sync features (such as linking to a Google Play Games or Facebook account).
• For rooted devices, Titanium Backup (requires root rights)