How to Enable Auto-Sync Across All Xiaomi Devices Using Mi Account
If you own multiple Xiaomi devices, Mi Account sync keeps your contacts, notes, bookmarks, and more consistent across all of them automatically.
What Mi Account Syncs
| Data Type | Synced via Mi Account |
|---|---|
| Contacts | ✅ Yes |
| Call logs | ✅ Yes |
| Notes (Xiaomi Notes app) | ✅ Yes |
| Mi Browser bookmarks | ✅ Yes |
| SMS messages | ✅ Yes (with Messages backup enabled) |
| App data | ❌ No (use individual app backup) |
| Photos | ✅ Yes (via Mi Cloud) |
| Calendar | ✅ Yes |
Enable Mi Account Sync
- Settings → Mi Account → Sync.
- Enable Auto-sync data toggle.
- Toggle on individual data types you want to sync (Contacts, Notes, Browser, etc.).
- Tap Sync now to force an immediate sync.
Manage Sync on All Devices
Repeat the above on each Xiaomi phone or tablet signed in to the same Mi Account. All devices will stay in sync automatically.
Fix: Sync Not Working
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Sync stuck | Toggle off and on → Sync now |
| Data not appearing on second device | Check both use same Mi Account region |
| Contacts not syncing | Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync |
| Battery optimization blocking sync | Settings → Apps → Mi Account → Battery → No restrictions |
| Slow sync | Connect to Wi-Fi — Mi Account sync prefers Wi-Fi |
Mi Account vs Google Account Sync
| Feature | Mi Account | Google Account |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Cross-brand sync | ❌ Xiaomi only | ✅ Any Android |
| Photos | ✅ Mi Cloud | ✅ Google Photos |
| Notes | ✅ Xiaomi Notes | ✅ Google Keep |
| App data | ❌ | ✅ (select apps) |
Pro Tips
- Use both Mi Account and Google Account sync simultaneously — Mi Account covers Xiaomi-specific data, Google covers cross-platform data.
- If switching from one Xiaomi to another, ensure Mi Account sync completes before factory resetting the old device.
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