Changing a smartphone is always an exciting process, especially when you need to ensure a seamless transition of your entire digital life to a new device. Users are often faced with a dilemma: how to move contacts, photos, correspondence and settings from an old device to a new one as quickly and without loss as quickly as possible, be it modern Honor or popular Redmi. Fortunately, the ecosystem Android offers a variety of built-in and third-party tools that make this procedure intuitive even for beginners.
Depending on the model of your new gadget, the methods may differ slightly, but the basic principles remain the same. We will consider all current methods: from cloud synchronization through an account Google to the use of specialized utilities from manufacturers, such as Phone Clone or Mi Mover. It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on the amount of information and the speed of your Internet connection.
Some users are afraid of losing important files or encountering application incompatibility when switching between different brands. However, modern data migration algorithms are able to adapt settings to the new shell interface HyperOS or MagicOS. In this article, we will analyze each stage in detail so that you can choose the best option for your situation and avoid common mistakes.
Preparing devices for information migration
Before starting the copying process, you need to perform a number of preparatory actions that guarantee the success of the operation. First of all, check the battery level on both smartphones - it should be at least 50-60%, but it is better to connect both devices to a power source. Sudden shutdown of the phone while system files are being transferred may result in software corruption.
Also make sure that the Wi-Fi i Bluetoothmodule is enabled on both devices. Most modern data transfer utilities create a direct wireless connection between devices, requiring a connection to a router. If you plan to use cloud services, check the stability of your Internet connection and the availability of free space in your storage.
⚠️ Attention: Before starting the transfer, it is strongly recommended that you perform a complete backup of your important data to an external storage device or to the cloud. This is insurance against unexpected software failures.
Clear the cache of unnecessary applications on your old phone to speed up the transfer process. Go to Settings → Memory and delete temporary files, which will only take up extra time when copying. This is especially true if you are upgrading to a model with less built-in memory.
☑️ Ready to transfer
Using a Google cloud account for synchronization
The most universal method, suitable for any pair of devices based on Android, is synchronization via profile Google. This method is ideal for transferring contacts, notes, calendar and installed applications list. You don't need special cables or apps, just one Internet connection is enough.
On your old smartphone, go to menu Settings → Accounts → Google. Make sure that the switches next to the “Contacts”, “Calendar”, “Disk” and “Photo” items are activated. After that, click the "Synchronize" button to make sure that all data is uploaded to the company's servers.
When you first set up a new Honor or Redmi the system itself will offer to restore data from a backup copy. You will need to enter your login and password Google account. The system will automatically offer a list of applications that were previously installed and allow you to restore them in the background.
Photos and videos take up a lot of space in the cloud. To transfer them, it is better to use the Google Photos application, having previously enabled the "Backup and Sync" function there.
It is worth noting that this method does not transfer home screen settings, wallpaper and system preferences, since the interfaces of different manufacturers may differ. However, your personal data and the bulk of applications will be available immediately after logging in.
Specialized utilities: Phone Clone and Mi Mover
For deeper data transfer, including system settings, icon placement and even some Wi-Fi passwords, it is better to use proprietary utilities. The application is intended for devices Honor and Huawei and for the ecosystem Phone Clone, and for the ecosystem Xiaomi and Redmi — Mi Mover. These apps work faster than the cloud, as they transmit data over a direct communication channel.
If you are moving to Honor, install Phone Clone on both phones. On the new device, select the role “This is a new phone”, and on the old device - “This is an old phone”. Scan the QR code with the camera of your new device to establish a connection. You will be able to select specific categories of data to transfer.
In the case of moving to Redmi, the procedure is similar, but the application Mi Moveris used. It is often already preinstalled in the Tools folder. The utility can even transfer SMS messages and call history, which is critical for many users. The process takes from 10 to 40 minutes depending on the amount of information.
| Characteristics | Google Synchronization | Phone Clone / Mi Mover | Cable Transfer (USB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer speed | Depends on the Internet | High (up to 50 Mb/s) | Maximum |
| Move screen settings | No | Yes (partially) | Yes |
| Necessity of Internet | Required | Not required | Not required |
| SMS/Call transfer | No | Yes | Yes |
Manual transfer of multimedia via a computer
Sometimes automatic systems fail or work too slowly when faced with a huge volume of photos and videos. In such cases, the good old method of connecting to PC remains the most reliable. You will need a high-quality USB cable and a computer with enough free space on the hard drive.
Connect your old smartphone to the computer and select the USB operating mode in the notification"File transfer" or "MTP". Open Explorer on your PC, find the device and copy the folders DCIM, Pictures, Download and Music to a separate folder on your desktop.
Then disconnect the old phone and connect the new one (Honor or Redmi). Create a similar folder structure in the internal memory of the new device and paste the copied files there. This method ensures that the original quality of the media files will not be compressed by compression algorithms.
⚠️ Attention: When copying large amounts of data, do not remove the USB cable until the operation is completed. Interrupting the recording may damage the file system of the new smartphone.
After copying is completed, it is recommended to restart the new phone so that the system correctly indexes the new files in the gallery. If the photos are not displayed immediately, check the presence of the file .nomedia in the folders - its presence hides the contents from view. galleries.
Transferring data from instant messengers and banking applications
Messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram i Viberdeserve special attention, as well as banking applications. These apps store data in encrypted form and often require manual creation of a backup copy within the application itself. transfer.
For WhatsApp go to Settings → Chats → Chat backup and click "Create a copy". Make sure that it is saved on Google Drive. When installing the application on a new phone and entering the same number, the system will offer to restore the correspondence history from the cloud.
Banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff etc.) for security reasons do not transfer session data. You will have to re-authorize in each application using the login, password and code from. SMS. This is a standard measure to protect the user’s financial assets.
What to do if WhatsApp does not see the backup?
Make sure that on the new phone you are signed in to the same Google account that was used to create the backup. Also check the free disk space on your new device.
Some specific applications may not be supported on new versions of Android or may require updating. If after the transfer the application does not work correctly, delete it and download the latest version from the official store Google Play or AppGallery.
Troubleshooting and optimization after the transfer
After the migration is completed, you may encounter some nuances in the operation of the new device. For example, notifications from applications may not arrive immediately due to aggressive energy saving in shells MIUI or MagicOS. You need to go to the battery settings and allow auto-start for important apps.
The proximity sensor or fingerprint may require re-setting. Go to Settings → Security and delete old fingerprints, registering them again to improve recognition accuracy. This will take a couple of minutes, but will save you from false positives in the future.
If you notice that your new phone is quickly draining in the first days, give it time. The system performs background indexing of files and optimization of applications for the new processor. Typically, after 2-3 days, battery life will stabilize.
Full system optimization after data transfer takes up to 48 hours. Don't panic if the battery drains faster than usual on the first day.
⚠️ Attention: Interfaces and menu item names may vary depending on the firmware version and device model. If you do not find the item you need, use the search in the settings.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Can I transfer data if the old phone is broken and won’t turn on?
If the screen does not work, but the phone shows signs of life (vibration, sound), you can try connecting a mouse via an OTG cable for control. If the device is completely dead, you can only extract data through a service center by connecting the memory directly to the programmer, or remove the microSD memory card if the data was stored on it.
Will data be deleted from the old phone after the transfer?
No, all transfer methods (cloning, cloud, cable) involve copying information. The data on the old device remains safe and secure. However, before selling or disposing of your old phone, be sure to perform a factory reset.
Are passwords from saved sites transferred in the browser?
Passwords are transferred only if you used browser synchronization (for example, Chrome or Yandex.Browser) through your account. When simply copying files, system passwords of browsers are not migrated for security reasons.
What to do if the "Insufficient space" error occurs during the transfer?
Check the free space on the new phone. If there is little space, remove unnecessary pre-installed applications or transfer some of the heavy files (video) to a memory card or cloud storage before starting the main migration.
Is it possible to interrupt the transfer process and continue later?
Most utilities do not support resuming. If the process is interrupted, it will have to start again. The exception is synchronization via Google, which can resume after the connection to the network is restored.