You can back up all data from your Xiaomi (MIUI/HyperOS) phone to a PC in 2025 using several methods, primarily through the MIUI local backup function or dedicated desktop programs like Mi PC Suite. The local backup process is reliable and widely supported on recent Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices.
Method 1: MIUI Local Backup + Manual PC Copy
- On your phone, go to Settings > Additional settings (or About phone) > Backup & restore > Local backups.
- Tap Create backup and select the items you want (apps, SMS, settings, etc.). Media files like photos and music must be saved manually [1] [2].
- The backup will be stored locally at Internal Storage > MIUI > Backup > AllBackup > [date-folder] [1] [2].
- Connect your phone to your PC using USB (select "File Transfer" or "MTP" mode).
- On your PC, browse to your device’s internal storage and copy the entire MIUI/Backup/AllBackup folder to your computer [1] [2] [5].
Method 2: Mi PC Suite (Mi Phone Assistant)
- Download and install Mi PC Suite on your Windows computer [1] [2] [6].
- Connect your Xiaomi device via USB and set it to Data Transfer mode.
- Launch Mi PC Suite. Your device will appear in the app.
- In Mi PC Suite, select the Backup tab, then click New Backup.
- Choose the data you wish to back up and proceed. The backup will be saved on your PC, typically under C:mi_assistant_backup [1] [2] [9].
- To restore, use Mi PC Suite’s Recovery tab.
Key Facts and Limitations
- Local (on-device) backups do not include media files (photos, videos), which should be copied manually [1] [2].
- Mi PC Suite backs up additional data types, including multimedia, contacts, messages, settings, and more [1] [2] [9].
- Restoring from backup is straightforward with either method: local backups require copying files back to the phone and restoring through Settings; Mi PC Suite has a dedicated recovery function [1] [2] [9].
- On new models or updated MIUI/HyperOS, locations and menus may slightly differ, but the core workflow remains the same [1] [2].
- Always copy backup files off the phone (to PC or USB drive) before a factory reset, as these are deleted during the reset process [5].
Third-Party Options
Alternative tools such as Xender, Titanium Backup, or Coolmuster Android Backup Manager are also available if you prefer third-party solutions [1] [4].
This workflow is current as of 2025 and remains the standard for comprehensive backup and restore between Xiaomi devices and PCs [1] [2] [9].