Overview: As we all know, data transmission is your first job when you change your phone. Looking for a simple and effective way to transfer your data from the old Android/Samsung or iPhone to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)? Next, we will tell you some efficient and safe methods.
Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) will be launched on the market soon. In terms of core configuration, the Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) series is equipped with a Snapdragon 888 processor with 5nm process technology, so there will be greater changes in photography, games and other aspects. The most surprising thing is its screen. Mi 11(Pro) will have a QHD (2K) resolution version with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a color depth of 10bit. Equipped with a 108 megapixel camera. In terms of battery capacity, Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) is 4900mAh, which supports fast charging.
When you get a new Xiaomi Mi 11, you might want to move your data from your old Samsung/iPhone phone to Xiaomi mi 11. We know it can be confusing, so we made a detailed guide to help you. Don't worry, we've got you! Our guide will show you how to transfer your data from Samsung/iPhone to Xiaomi Mi 11 or 11 Pro. It will make sure your switch to the new phone is easy and stress-free.
Are you attracted by the configuration of Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)? Want to own Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) and also want to transfer data from your old phone to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)? Then I will introduce you some simple and safe methods.
Methods Outline
- Part 1. Directly Transfer Data from Android/iPhone to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
- Part 2. Restore Data from Backup to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
- Part 3. Sync Data to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) with Mi Mover
- Part 4. Restore Data to Google Cloud to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
- Part 5. Restore Data to Mi Cloud to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
- Part 6. Backup Data from Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) to PC with Mobile Transfer
- Related: Recover Deleted Data from Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Part 1. Directly Transfer Data from Samsung to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Mobile Transfer is now a very popular data transfer software, and its praise is very high. Its functions are as follows: First, its operation is very simple and fast. Next, Mobile Transfer can transfer many types of data in mobile phones, such as contacts, text messages, photos, videos, audios, voice memos, music, applications, etc. In addition, its compatibility is very good, not only can be transmitted between various Android devices, but also between iOS devices, and between Android and iOS devices.
- Supported Xiaomi Phone: Mi 11(5G), Mi 11 Pro(5G), Mi 10T Pro(5G), Mi 10T(5G), Mi 10T Lite(5G), Mi 10 Lite, Mi Note 10 Lite, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10, Mi Note 10, Mi A3, Mi 9 Lite, Mi 9T Pro, Mi 9 SE, Mi MIX 3(5G), Mi 9, Mi MIX 3, Mi 8 Pro, Mi 8, Mi 8 Lite, Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, Mi MIX 2S, etc.
- Supported Android Device: Xiaomi, Redmi, Samsung, Huawei, Honor, vivo, OPPO, Realme, OnePlus, HTC, LG, Sony, Lenvo, ZTE, Motorola, Nokia, Google, Meizu, Tecno, ASUS, ect.
- Supported iOS Device: iPhone 12/12 Pro/12 Pro Max/12 mini, iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max, iPhone XR, iPhone XS/XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone 8/8 Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 6S/6S Plus, iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPhone 5S/5/5C, iPhone SE, All iPads, iPod Touch 4/5, etc.
Step 1: First download, install and run Mobile Transfer on your computer. Click the "Phone To Phone Transfer" button on the main interface, and then click "Start".
Step 2: Now, please use USB to connect Android/iPhone device and Mi 11(Pro) to the computer. After the connection is successful, Android/iPhone device is displayed on the left of the main interface, and the Mi 11(Pro) is displayed on the right.
Note: If the order is wrong, in order to ensure that the next steps can be carried out, you need to click the "Flip" button to swap the positions of the two phones.
Step 3: Next, the data type list will appear on the main interface. Please select the data you need to transfer, and click "Start Transfer" to transfer the data to your Mi 11(Pro) after previewing confirmation. At this time, you can see the transfer progress bar on the main interface.
Note: If you want to delete the existing data of Mi 11(Pro) before transferring, you can select the "Clear data before copy" button. Please do not interrupt the connection between the phone and the computer during the transfer. Please be patient, the transmission speed depends on the amount of data.
Part 2. Restore Data from Backup to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Mobile Transfer can not only transfer data from phone to phone, but also backup and restore Android/iPhone data. Therefore, if you have ever backed up Android/iPhone through iTunes, iCloud or this Mobile Transfer software, you can use the following methods to restore data from the backup to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro). It is worth mentioning that this method is very suitable for users who are not around with their old phones.
1. Restore Data from MobileTrans/Kies/iTunes/BlackBerry Backup to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Step 1: Run Mobile Transfer on the computer. Then, click on "Restore from Backups" in the main interface and then select "MobileTrans/Kies/iTunes/BlackBerry" among all the projects.
Note: The premise of selecting "MobileTrans" is that you have used this Mobile Transfer software to back up data from your old Android/iPhone device. In the same way, if you've backed up your iPhone with iTunes, backed up your Samsung with Samsung Kies, backed up your BlackBerry with BlackBerry Desktop software, then you can also choose the corresponding backup file here. In this part, we just take "MobileTrans" as an example.
Step 2: Choose a backup file from the list and connect your Xiaomi Mi 11 or Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro to your computer with USB cable.
Step 3: The program will extract all transferable files from the selected backup file and display them in the middle panel. Once your device is recognized by the program, please select the file type you need to transfer, and click on "Start Transfer" to sync them to your Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
2. Restore Data from iCloud Backup to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Step 1: Run Mobile Transfer on your computer, then click "Restore from Backups" on the page, and finally select the "iCloud" option.
Step 2: Now, log in to your iCloud account and connect Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) to the computer.
Step 3: Check an iCloud backup file as needed, and then click "Download" to download it to the computer.
Step 4: After the download is complete, select the file type to be transferred, and then click "Start Transfer" to click to sync it to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro). You need to be patient, the transmission speed depends on the amount of data.
3. Restore Data from OneDrive Backup to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
If you have used a Windows phone before and you have synced your phone data to OneDrive, then you can also restore the data to your new Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Step 1: Run Mobile Transfer > Tap on "Restore from Backups" > Select "OneDrive".
Step 2: Sign in your OneDrive account and follow the prompts to authorize the premission.
Step 3: When you are told that the analysis is successful, all the transferable files from the loginned account will be extracted and listed, please check the box near the data type and click on "Start Transfer" to sync them to your Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Part 3. Sync Data from Android/iPhone to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) with Mi Mover
Mi Mover is an application developed by Xiaomi for files transfer and data migration. It connects through its own hotspot and can transfer files such as contacts, call records, photos, videos, audio and more from other smartphones/tablets to Xiaomi phones. Next, it is about how to use Mi Mover to sync data from Android/iPhone device to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Step 1: First, you need to download, install and launch the Mi Mover application on both of your old Android/iPhone phone and Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Step 2: Click "I'm a sender" on the old Android/iPhone phone, and then click "I'm a receiver" on the Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Step 3: Open the viewfinder of the old Android/iPhone phone to scan the QR code displayed on the screen of Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro). Please be patient and wait for the connection to succeed.
Step 4: Now, please select the apps and other data you want to transfer to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro). When finished, press "Send" to start synchronizing data.
Step 5: After completing the whole process, click "Finish" to exit the application.
Part 4. Restore Data to Google Cloud to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Before using this method, please ensure that you have backed up your data using Google Cloud before.
Step 1: Unlock your Xiaomi Mi 11 or Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro, then go to "Settings > Accounts", click "Add Account", and log in to your personal account
Step 2: Follow the instructions on the screen, and then select the desired backup device on "Show Backup".
Step 3: If you want to restore everything from Google Cloud Backup, please click "Restore" and then click "Restore All"; otherwise, please press the "arrow" icon next to Restore All and perform the restoration selectively.
Part 5. Restore Data to Mi Cloud to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro)
Mi Cloud is a cloud storage service developed by Xiaomi for its users. It allows you to manage and store your contacts, text messages, photos, notes and other data online, and synchronize them to your mobile devices, and you can also find you Phone location and lock content. If you've ever backed up your old Xiaomi/Redmi phone to Mi Cloud, then you can easily restore the backed up data to Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Step 1: Unlock your Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro), then go to Settings > Mi account.
Step 2: If you haven't logged in, sign in to your Mi account which previously was used to backed up your old device's data.
Step 3: Tap on Mi Cloud > Restore from Backup, then select the backup file that you going to restore from Mi Cloud.
Step 4: Tap on "Restore using this backup" to restore the selected backup to your Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro).
Tips: To ensure that the recovery process is not interrupted, please make sure that your device is always connected to a stable network until the whole process is finish.
Part 6. Backup Data from Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) to PC with Mobile Transfer
Using Mobile Transfer can help us back up data, such as contacts, text messages, voice memos, call logs, photos, music, videos, application data, etc. from Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) to the computer. Create backups safely, complete, and quickly. The whole process only takes a few minutes.
Step 1: Run Mobile Transfer on the computer and select "Back Up Your Phone" in its main interface.
Step 2: Connect the Xiaomi Mi 11 or Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro to the computer using USB cable.
Step 3: Tick the required data, and then click "Start Transfer" to export the data from Xiaomi Mi 11(Pro) to the computer.
Tips: You can modify the save path of the backup file in the "Settings" menu bar.
Conclusion
This tutorial will show you some useful ways to move your contacts, photos, messages, music, videos, and other stuff from your Samsung, Android, or iPhone to your Xiaomi Mi 11. It doesn't matter if you have a Xiaomi Mi 11 or not; you can use the same steps. This guide will be helpful when you want to back up, restore, or transfer data on your phone. First, make sure your Samsung/iPhone and your Xiaomi Mi 11 are connected to the same network. This makes the data transfer process smooth and uninterrupted.