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3 Ways to Transfer Data from Old Xiaomi Phone to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

With the popularity of Xiaomi phones in recent years, it has been fully recognized by many Android users. More and more Android users tend to get one. Since the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has been already released and its configuration is also in line with the positioning of the high-end flagship of the MIX series, are you also planning to purchase it to replace your old Xiaomi phone? However, how to deal with old mobile phone's data, that is a question. I think the first thing you want to do might be data transfer. We need to transfer our important personal data like contacts, photos, etc from old Xiaomi phone to the new Mi MIX 3 first. Well, how to do it. Let me guide you.

In this post, we will show you two simple but effective solutions to directly transfer photos, music, video, contacts, SMS, call history, apps and more from old Xiaomi phone like Xioami Mi Mix/Mix 2/Mix 2s, Xiaomi Mi Max/Max 2, Mi Note/Note 2/Note 3, Redmi 2/2A/3/3X/3S Prime/3S/3 Pro/4/4X, Redmi Note 4/5/6/7/8/8T, etc. to Mi MIX 3.

tipsSolution 1: One-Click Transfer Data from Old Xiaomi Phone to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 via Syncios Data Transfer

Syncios Data Transfer provides you more convenient and efficient way to sync photos, text messages, music, videos, call history, contacts, apps from old Xiaomi phone to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 in one click. It fully supports a variety of Android devices including ViVo, Samsung, iPhone, HUAWEI, ZTE, OPPO, LG, SONY, Lenovo, Xiaomi, HTC, Motolora and so on.

As a professional and powerful phone to phone data transfer tool, it also allows you to transfer data from iOS to iOS, iOS to Android, Android to iOS. Plus, you are also able to restore all of your iTunes or iCloud backup to Android phone and tablet with only a simple click. Apart from transferring data between phone and phone, it also gives you ability to back up mobile phone data to computer/Mac. So it's a piece of cake to move your data from any Xiaomi phone to Mi Mix 3 by using this versatile transfer program. Now, let's get started.

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Step 1 : Run Syncios Data Transfer

Install and run this Old Xiaomi to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 data transfer tool on computer/Mac, three modules on the program homepage will pop up automatically. Select Transfer mode on the main interface, then the program will turn to the old Xiaomi to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 transfer window.

data transfer window

Step 2 : Connect Your Old Xiaomi Phone and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to the Computer/Mac

Get both of your old Xiaomi device and new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 connected to computer/Mac via USB cable or Wi-Fi Network.

You might need to enable  USB debugging mode on Xiaomi phone to allow Syncios to connect it. Any other phone detection problem please click here: Android detection problem to help you out.

Note: Your old Xiaomi phone will be listed on the left side (source position) while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 will be on the right side (target position). If not, you can change the position of source device and target device by clicking Flip button.

connect Old Xiaomi and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Step 3 : Transfer the Selected Data to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Hit on Next button, you will enter into the Select data to transfer window. Simply tick & load data you need to transfer. After the program loaded selected data successfully, tap on "Next" button.

Now, you will get a prompt "During transfer, please do not disconnect either phone" from the popup Tips window, simply click "OK" to start the data transferring process.

sync Android data to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

After a while, the selected files would be fully moved to your Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

transfer old Xiaomi data to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Supported with latest Android OS

Supported Files: Contacts, Message Chats, Video, Call History, Pictures, Audio, Apps, Calendar


tipsSolution 2: Selectively Transfer Data from Old Xiaomi Phone to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with Free Syncios Mobile Phone Manager

If you want to migrate specific data from old Xiaomi device to the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Free Syncios Mobile Phone Manager should be a nice choice. With this free mobile data management tool, you can transfer mobile content including Apps, contacts, SMS, Photos, videos, music from one phone to another (Android to Android, iOS to iOS, iOS to Android, Android to iOS) visually. Besides, it does you a great favor to organize, create, edit or delete contacts, messages, WhatsApp, call logs, notes, bookmarks and more on your mobile devices. More importantly, it supports backing up and restoring your mobile phone data selectively. Various handy tools such as ringtone maker, audio converter, video converter, video downloader, GIF maker are also available on the Toolbox.

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Step 1 : Run Syncios Mobile Phone Manager

Launch this mobile Phone manager and connect your old Xaiomi phone to your computer/Mac. After your phone is successfully detected, you can find Apps, Contacts, SMS, Media, Photos tabs on the left panel.

Xiaomi mobile manager

Step 2 : Export Data from Old Xiaomi to Computer/Mac

This Mobile Manager enables you to back up your old Xiaomi phone data to computer or Macbook selectively. You are allowed to select certain data to back up to computer/Mac via clicking different buttons. For example, if you need to transfer your music from old Xiaomi phone to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, then you can click Media, select the music you want to sync and press Export button to sync your music from old phone to computer/Mac.

transfer music from old Xiaomi to PC

Step 3 : Transfer Data from Computer/Mac to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Unplug your old Xiaomi device, connect new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to computer/Mac. To transfer music from old Xiaomi to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, under Media tab, click Add button, and there are two options available - "Add files" and "Add folder". Under "Add files", you can choose specific audio files one by one as you like, or select multiple audio files to import at one time by holding Ctrl/Shift key. Under "Add folder", you can choose music folder to import. After you choose the music files you want and click "Open" or "OK". Wait for a while, and all the songs will be moved to your Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

transfer old Huawei music to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Supported with latest Android OS

Supported Files: Apps, Contacts, SMS, Photos, Videos, Music


tipsSolution 3: Wirelessly Transfer Data from Old Xiaomi Phone to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with Mi Mover APK

Features of Mi Mover

Step 1: It is necessary to download and install Mi mover on both the old and new devices from Google Play store.

Step 2: Launch the app on both devices. Tap I’m the Sender from the Old phone and tap I’m the receiver on Xiaomi Mi Mix 3.

Step 3: On the sending device, scan the QR code that has appeared on the screen.

Step 4: Following, find and select the apps and other information you need to transfer. Tap Send when everything is selected.

Step 5: Wait until the whole process complete. Tap Finish when you think everything is settled.

wirelessly transfer old files to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Though these three ways can help you transfer data from old Xiaomi device to Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Syncios Data Transfer is easier to sync data between two Xiaomi phones. It does a great job in migrating data from old Xiaomi to the new Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. The entire transfer step is simple, you can get all data from old phone to the new Mi Mix 3 in one simple click. Syncios Mobile Phone Manager takes much time and steps to do the data transfer task and supports limited contents. Therefore, Syncios Data Transfer is highly recommended to transfer mobile files for both home and professional users.

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