Buying a new smartphone such as Xiaomi Redmi Note 10always causes pleasant excitement, but is often overshadowed by the prospect of a long and painful setup. Imagine having to re-set alarms, look up Wi-Fi passwords, and manually rewrite your contacts. Fortunately, the modern ecosystem and shell offer powerful tools to automate this process. Before you begin, make sure both devices are at least 60% charged. The migration process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours depending on the volume of your photos and videos. Don’t underestimate preparation: choosing the right method will save you a lot of nerves and time. Android and shell MIUI offer powerful tools to automate this process.
Before you begin, make sure both devices are at least 60% charged. The migration process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours depending on the volume of your photos and videos. Don't underestimate preparation: choosing the right method will save you a lot of nerves and time.
In this article we will analyze in detail all the available methods: from the proprietary Mi Mover utility to classic recovery via the Google cloud. We will also touch on the nuances of transferring WhatsApp and specific settings of banking applications, which often raise questions among users.
Preparing devices for data migration
Successful transfer of information directly depends on how carefully you prepared the old and new gadgets. The device Redmi Note 10 has the necessary services already pre-installed, but on an older phone you may need to pre-load the software.
First of all, check the availability of free space. If you plan to transfer your entire archive of photos and videos, make sure that the internal memory of your new smartphone can accommodate this volume. Sometimes it makes more sense to transfer only contacts and messages and download media files later via your computer.
It is also critical to update the software on both devices to the latest version available. Old versions Android may have incompatible data transfer protocols with the new shell MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13installed on Redmi Note 10.
- 🔋 Charge both phones to 80-100% for stable operation.
- 📶 Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network or prepare a USB cable.
- 🧹 Clear the cache of unnecessary applications on your old device before copying.
⚠️ Attention: If your old phone has custom firmware installed or root access have been obtained, standard transfer methods may work incorrectly. In this case, it is recommended to use manual copying of files via a PC.
Using the Mi Mover application for wireless transfer
The most effective migration method for equipment owners Xiaomi is to use a proprietary utility Mi Mover. It is designed specifically for fast data transfer between devices based Android without using the Internet, creating a direct Wi-Fi access point.
On the new Redmi Note 10 application is already built into the system. You need to go to Settings → About phone → Mi Mover or find the icon in the "Tools" folder. Launch the app and select the "I am the recipient" role. A QR code will appear on the screen for scanning.
Download on your old smartphone Mi Mover from the Google Play Store, if it is not there. After launch, select the “I am a sender” role. Point your old phone's camera at the QR code of your new device. The devices will connect and you will see a list of data categories to choose from.
You can select absolutely everything: from system settings and alarms to browser histories and installed applications. However, it is worth remembering that the banking applications themselves will be copied, but you will have to enter them again for security reasons.
☑️ Check before launching Mi Mover
⚠️ Attention: Do not minimize the Mi Mover application during the transfer. If the screen goes dark, the process may be interrupted and some of the data will not be saved.
What to do if Mi Mover freezes?
If the progress bar has been frozen in one place for more than 5 minutes, do not panic. Often the process goes on in the background. Try to wait a little. If nothing changes, restart both phones and try transferring data in smaller portions, for example, first only contacts, then photos.
Data recovery via Google Account
The Google ecosystem offers a reliable, albeit slower, method of data recovery. This method is ideal if you are moving from a phone of another brand, for example Samsung or Huaweito Xiaomi.
The essence of the method is that the old phone creates a backup copy in the cloud in advance. When setting up for the first time Redmi Note 10 the system will prompt you to enter your Google account and will automatically pull up the saved data.
To create a backup on your old device, go to Settings → Google → Backup. Make sure the Google One Backup switch is turned on. Click the "Start Backup" button right now.
After that, on the new phone, during the initial setup, select “Recover from a cloud copy.” You will see a list of available backups with the creation date. Select the most recent one and wait for the download to complete.
| Data type | Transferred via Google | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Contact | Yes (automatically) | Synchronizes instantly |
| Photos and videos | Yes (via Google Photos) | Requires cloud space |
| Wi-Fi passwords | Yes | Only for Android 9.0+ |
| SMS messages | Yes | May take a lot of time |
| Application settings | Partly | Depends on developer |
When using Google backup, applications are downloaded from the Play Market one by one. This may take a long time if the Internet is slow. Leave the phone connected to charging and Wi-Fi overnight.
Transfer via USB cable and computer
Sometimes wireless methods are unstable or take too long. In such cases, the good old cable and computer become a salvation. This method is especially good for transferring “heavy” files: movies, RAW photos and document archives.
Connect the old phone to the PC in file transfer mode (MTP). Copy the folders DCIM (photo), Pictures, Download and Documents to your computer’s hard drive.
Then connect Redmi Note 10 to the same computer. Create appropriate folders in the internal memory of the new device and transfer the saved files there. The folder structure on MIUI is standard for Android, so there will be no problems with display in the gallery.
To transfer contacts and SMS via PC, you can use third-party software, for example, MyPhoneExplorer or official utilities from manufacturers of old phones that can backup to a file .vcf or .xml.
This method gives you complete control over what exactly gets into the new phone. You can filter out old screenshots and memes that have been taking up space for years and avoid transferring them to your new device.
⚠️ Attention: When connecting to a computer, make sure you are using a quality cable that supports data transfer, not just charging. Cheap cables are often not seen by the system as a drive.
Migration of WhatsApp and Telegram correspondence
Messengers are perhaps the most important part of a user’s digital life. Unfortunately, they are not always transferred with the system automatically, especially when changing platforms or even within the same ecosystem without proper configuration.
For WhatsApp it is necessary to perform a backup within the application itself before starting a general data transfer. Go to Settings → Chats → Chat backup and click "Backup". Make sure that the copy is created in Google Drive.
When you first launch WhatsApp on Redmi Note 10 the application will automatically detect a backup copy in the cloud and offer to restore your chat history. This step is critical: if you skip it the first time you set it up, it will be extremely difficult to restore chats later.
Whatsapp backup is tied to a specific phone number and Google account. Make sure that on your new phone you are signed in to the same Google account as on your old one.
With Telegram everything is much simpler. This is a cloud messenger that does not store chat history locally in the form of a single backup file. You just need to install the application, enter your phone number and confirmation code.
All your chats, channels and media files (except for secret chats) will be downloaded automatically from Telegram servers. Secret chats are tied to the device and cannot be transferred; they will have to be created again.
Transferring data from iOS to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10
If you decide to change iPhone to Android, the process will be slightly different, but still quite doable. Xiaomi has provided the ability to import data from iOS through the same application Mi Mover.
On iPhone you need to download Mi Mover from the App Store. Launch the application on both devices. On Redmi Note 10, select “I am the recipient”, and on iPhone, select “I am the sender”. Scan the QR code.
You can transfer contacts, photos, videos and calendar events from iOS. Unfortunately, apps purchased from the App Store cannot be transferred as the ecosystems are different. You will have to re-download their analogues from Google Play.
Pay special attention to transferring WhatsApp from iOS to Android. To do this, the Mi Mover application has a special option “Transfer WhatsApp data”. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a custom migration file that will be recognized by the Android version of WhatsApp.
Why are some iPhone photos not visible on Xiaomi?
The HEIC format used by default in iOS may not be supported by some older viewers. However, MIUI usually converts them automatically. If photos are not displayed, go to iPhone Camera Settings and change the format to "Most Compatible" before transferring.
Can you transfer data if your old phone is broken?
If the sensor does not work, but there is an image, try connecting a USB mouse via an OTG cable for control. If the screen is black but the phone turns on, the only chance is to restore data from the latest Google cloud copy or remove the memory card (if you had one).
How long does it take to transfer 100 GB of data?
When using Mi Mover and a stable 5 GHz connection, transferring 100 GB can take from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. Through the Google cloud, this process can take several hours depending on the speed of your Internet channel.
Is data deleted from the old phone after the transfer?
No, the transfer process is copying, not cutting. All your data will remain safe and sound on your old device. You can erase them manually only after you make sure that everything works on the new Redmi Note 10.
What to do with the SIM card when transferring?
It is recommended to insert the SIM card into the new phone only after completing the setup and transferring data via Wi-Fi. This will avoid network conflicts during the migration process. After the transfer, simply reboot the phone with the SIM card installed.
Are the alarm and call settings transferred?
Yes, when using Mi Mover, the alarm settings, ringtones and even the arrangement of icons on the desktop are completely transferred. This is one of the key features of the MIUI shell, making the transition as comfortable as possible.