Overview: This article will introduce 8 simple and effective methods to migrate the data of old mobile phones to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro, and recover the lost or deleted data from your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Recently, the new mobile phone market is very lively. All major mobile phone brands have released their own new mobile phones, among which Xiaomi 12 series is of course the most eye-catching. The new Xiaomi 12 series includes Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Pro.
As the digital flagship of Xiaomi's new generation, Xiaomi 12 series has many bright spots in many aspects, with a 6.28-inch curved hole-digging screen design in appearance, a Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor in hardware, and an AI camera combination with 50 million main cameras in the rear. The overall strength is relatively comprehensive and strong. More importantly, Xiaomi 12 series continues to have a good cost performance, so once it is released, it attracts many consumers to buy it. There is no doubt that you are no exception. Therefore, as an new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro user, you must also be interested in how to manage your Xiaomi 12 data during use. Next, please follow our tutorial to learn these useful skills.
Methods Outline
- Part 1. Sync Data from Android/iPhone to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
- Part 2. Transfer WhatsApp/Wechat/Line/Kik/Viber to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
- Part 3. Sync Data from Backup to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
- Part 4. Restore Data from Mi Cloud to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
- Part 5. Sync Data to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro with Mi Mover
- Part 6. Recover Data on Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro without Backup
- Part 7. Restore Data from Backup Files to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
- Part 8. Retrieve Data on Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro with Best Data Recovery
Part 1. Sync Data from Android/iPhone to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
Without exception, when asked how to transfer data between different smartphones, we all recommend you using Mobile Transfer.
Mobile Transfer is the world 1st data transfer and management software that not only allows you to transfer all data including photos, contacts, contact blacklist, text messages, voicemail, voice momos, videos, call logs, calendar, reminders, alarm, bookmark, wallpaper, ringtone, apps, music and more between any Android and iOS devices, but also help backing up and restoring your phone data in a click. Without further delay, please download the corresponding version of Mobile Transfer to your computer according to your computer system and follow the prompts to install it.
Step 1. Launch the Mobile Transfer, then tap on "Phone Transfer" > "Phone to Phone" in the main interface.
Step 2. Use the USB cable to connect both of your old Android/iPhone device and the new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro to the same computer. Please follow the prompts displayed on your phones' screen to make your phones being recognized.
Tip: If your device(s) just connected but not being recognized, please don't worry, click the "Cannot recognize the device" which under the corresponding device panel to get more help. Once your devices are detected, please make sure that your phones are displaying on the correct position, if not, click on "Flip".
Step 3. Now, please check the file types that you wanting to transfer to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro, then click on "Start" to begin the data transfer process.
Part 2. Transfer WhatsApp/Wechat/Line/Kik/Viber to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
As the common social tools, WhatsApp/Wechat/Line/Kik/Viber plays an important role in our daily life. When you change your new mobile phone, you certainly hope that you can use your new mobile phone without barriers, so we also need to transfer the chat history and attachments of WhatsApp/Wechat/Line/Kik/Viber to the new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro. Obviously, Mobile Transfer can help you the most.
Step 1. Run Mobile Transfer, then tap on WhatsApp Transfer > WhatsApp Transfer in the primary page.
Tip: If you want to transfer other Apps data like Line, Kik, Viber or Wechat, you need to tap on WhatsApp Transfer > Other Apps Transfer, and choose the corresponding app as you like.
Step 2. Connect both of your old and new phone to the same computer using their USB cables, and make them displayed on the corresponding panels respectively.
Step 3. When your devices are recognized, check the file types as you need, including messages, group SMS, starred messages, photos, videos, audio, others, then click on "Start" to begin the data transfer process.
Part 3. Sync Data from Backup to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
In addition to the above two data transfer methods, if you have backed up your mobile phone data through this software before, then you can also use it to extract the backup data and restore it to your new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro superior. Please note that if you have backed up your mobile phone data, you may need to restore the backup data to your original device before transferring it to the new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Backup data may vary depending on the type and size of the backup, so refer to the documentation for your device or software for detailed steps. Once you successfully restore the backup data to your new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro, you can use it for all data transfer operations on the new device, including uploading and downloading apps, accessing social media, cloud storage and Other online services. This way, you can access your important data anytime and anywhere and restore them if necessary.
Step 1. Return to the homepage of Mobile Transfer, then tap on "Backup & Restore" in the menu bar at the top of the page, and click on the "Restore" button inside of the "Phone Backup & Restore" panel.
Step 2. Skip to the next page, please choose a backup file as you like, and click on the "Restore" button following it. The program will automatically extract all the restoreable file inside of the selected backup file and list in the middle panel.
Step 3. Connect your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro to computer via a USB cable. Then select the file types as you need, and click on "Start" to begin to sync the data to your phone.
Part 4. Restore Data from Mi Cloud to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
Mi Cloud is a cloud storage service provided by Xiaomi for its users. If you have backed up your mobile phone data to Mi Cloud before, you can easily restore them to your new Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Tip: Please ensure that you've signed in to your Mi account on your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro, and your phone have been connected to a stable WIFI network.
Step 1. Unlock your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro, open the Xiaomi Cloud app on your phone.
Tips: By default, the Xiaomi Cloud app is located in the "System" app folder on your Home screen. Open it and follow the onscreen instructions to sign in. (Alternatively, you can also sign in by touching "Add account" on the "Settings" menu.)
Step 2. Tap on "Restore data from backup" on the page. Then on this interface you can see the devices you have backed up in the past. Select the backup file you need to restore, and then click "Restore" to restore the data to your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Part 5. Sync Data to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro with Mi Mover
Mi Cloud is a cloud storage service offered by Xiaomi for its users to securely store their valuable data. If you have previously backed up your mobile phone data to Mi Cloud, you can easily restore it to your new Xiaomi 12, 12X, or 12 Pro .With Mi Cloud, you can rest assured that your data is stored in a secure and safe environment. Our cloud infrastructure is designed to provide the highest level of data protection and security, ensuring that your data is protected from unauthorized access and data breaches. When you restore your mobile phone data to your new Xiaomi 12, 12X, or 12 Pro, you can access it with the same ease and flexibility as you would with your original device.
Step 1. Download, install and run the Mi Mover app on both your old iPhone/Android phone and the Xiaomi Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Step 2. Please tap on "I am Sender" on your old phone, and tap on "I'm a receiver" on the Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Step 3. Use this app on your old phone to scan the QR code that display on the Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro to establish a connection between your phones.
Step 4. After successful connecting, select the files you wish to transfer on the old phone, and tap on "Send" to transfer them to your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro. Please keep patiently and wait for the transfer to finish.
Part 6. Recover Data on Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro without Backup
This article emphasizes the importance of data recovery over data transfer. If you're still unsure about how to retrieve lost data on your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro, we strongly recommend using Xiaomi Data Recovery software. This software is highly efficient in data recovery and can help you regain files lost due to various reasons like user error, virus infections, and more. Additionally, Xiaomi data recovery software supports various file types, including documents, images, audio, and video files, catering to your diverse needs. So, if you need to recover lost data, consider giving Xiaomi Data Recovery software a try; it's likely to provide satisfactory results.
Xiaomi 12 Data Recovery allows you to directly restore deleted and lost files including contacts, text messages, photos, videos, call logs, audio, WhatsApp messages, documents and more from any Xiaomi/Redmi phone without backup, as well as restoring data from a backup file to any supported Xiaomi/Redmi phone. Besides, Xiaomi Data Recovery also allows you to backup your phone data, and fix the abnormal operating system to restore it to normal.
Step 1. Download, install and run the Xiaomi Data Recovery on your computer, then click on "Android Data Recovery" on the homepage.
Step 2. Enable the USB debugging mode on your phone and connect your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro to computer using a USB cable. The program will detect your phone soon, if your device is connected but not recognized successfully, please don't worry, just tap on “Device connected, but can’t be recognized? Get more help.” to get more methods for establishing a successful connection.
Step 3. Once your phone is recognized, you will be asked to choose the file types that you wanting to restore, just do it and click on "Next" to go on.
Tip: Then the program will automatically analyze your device. You will be prompted to install the rooting tool and authorize the program to access your phone before scanning. After that, the program will automatically scan your mobile phone for the lost contents.
Step 4. When the scanning is complete, click to preview all the scan result, then choose the files that you need to recover, and click on "Recover" to save them all back.
Tip: Because the program executes the Standard Scan mode by default, if you can't find the data you want, click "Deep Scan" button on the right bottom corner to get more lost data.
Part 7. Restore Data from Backup Files to Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro
If you have ever backed up your phone data with Xiaomi Data Recovery, then you can try restoring your phone data by following the below steps.
Step 1. Return to the homepage of the software, then click on "Android Data Backup & Restore".
Step 2. Connect your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro to computer and tap on "Device Data Restore".
Step 3. Choose a backup file from the list and click on "Start" to begin extracting all the restoreable from the selected backup file.
Step 4. Once it's done, select the files as you need, then tap on "Restore to Device" to save them back to your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Part 8. Retrieve Data on Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro with Best Data Recovery
Best Data Recovery is another good choice for you to recover your deleted and lost data including photos, videos, audio, documents, email and more from your Xiaomi 12/12X/12 Pro.
Step 1: Download, install and run Best Data Recovery on your computer, and connect your Redmi Note 11/11 Pro/11 Pro+ to your computer via its USB cable.
Step 2: Select the type of file you want to scan, then select the phone's disk name from the homepage, then click the "Scan" button to begin scanning for lost data on your Redmi Note 11/11 Pro/11 Pro+.
Step 3: After all the data found will be listed, selecting the desired file, and click “Recover” to save it back to your computer.
Note: If you can't find the files you need, you can click “Deep Scan” to scan more files.