How to Transfer All Data from iPhone to Xiaomi / Redmi Phone

Moving from iOS to Android is easier than ever in 2025. Follow these steps to transfer everything from your iPhone to your new Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone.

Method 1 – Google Account Sync (Easiest for Contacts & Calendar)

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings → [your name] → iCloud and enable Contacts, Calendars, Notes.
2. Open Settings → Mail → Accounts → Add Account → Google and sign in.
3. Toggle on Contacts and Calendars to sync them to Google.
4. On your new Xiaomi, sign in to the same Google account — contacts appear automatically.

Method 2 – Move to Android App (Google's Official Tool)

1. Download Move to Android from the App Store on your iPhone.
2. On your Xiaomi, go through initial setup and tap Copy data from iPhone.
3. Follow on-screen instructions to connect both devices via a cable or Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Select: Contacts, Photos, Videos, Messages, Accounts, and Apps.
5. Wait for the transfer to complete (can take 15–45 minutes for large libraries).

Note: This method works best during Xiaomi's first-boot setup wizard.

Method 3 – iCloud Photos Export

1. On your iPhone, open Settings → [your name] → iCloud → Photos and enable iCloud Photos.
2. Visit icloud.com on a PC, download your photos.
3. Transfer to your Xiaomi via USB cable or upload to Google Photos and sync.

WhatsApp Transfer (Special Step Required)

• Use WhatsApp's built-in transfer feature: on iPhone, go to Settings → Chats → Move Chats to Android and follow the instructions with a USB cable.
• Alternatively, purchase Dr.Fone – Phone Transfer to move WhatsApp history, call logs, and app data between iOS and Android in one click.

App Replacements After Switching

Pro Tips

• Export iCloud contacts as .vcf (iCloud.com → Contacts → Export vCard) and import on Xiaomi via the Contacts app.
• Sign out of iMessage on your iPhone BEFORE switching, or texts from other iPhones may still route to iMessage and never reach your Android SIM.

💡 Dr.Fone Tip: Need to transfer WhatsApp chats, call logs, or app data in full? Dr.Fone – Phone Transfer supports one-click iOS-to-Android migration including encrypted WhatsApp backups.