To transfer data from your Xiaomi Redmi 9 to your PC, follow these steps:
- Use a compatible cable to connect your Xiaomi Redmi 9 to your PC.
- After installation, a series of options will appear on your phone’s screen.
- Click on the "File Transfer" option to manage your data.
Using Mi Mover
Xiaomi provides a data transfer program called Mi Mover for its customers. This easy-to-use program allows you to transfer all your contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, and other files from your previous Xiaomi devices to your newer ones.
Sharing Files with ShareMe
ShareMe, previously known as Mi Drop, is one of the most popular file transfer apps on the Play Store, with over a hundred million downloads. This application uses Wi-Fi Direct to share files between phones and is also available for laptops and computers.
Saving Images
When saving images, you have different options:
- Use a USB cable to transfer photos from your phone to your computer.
- Use a micro SD card to transfer photos from your phone to your computer.
- Save images from your phone to an external storage device.
- Use Google Photos to transfer images.
- Use Google Drive to save images.
Saving Photos to a USB Flash Drive
To save photos to a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
- Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port of your computer.
- Wait for the self-installing drivers to be installed and for the operating system to recognize the USB flash drive.
- Right-click on the folder containing the photos and select "Copy" to load your photos onto the USB flash drive.
Transferring Photos to a USB Flash Drive from Your Phone
To transfer photos from your phone to a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
- Select the photos you want to transfer to the USB flash drive.
- Click on "Export" and then "Export to PC" at the top.
- In the window that opens, you will find the disk of your USB flash drive. Save all the photos to it.
Troubleshooting USB Connection Issues
If your computer cannot read the USB cable, it may be due to one of the following conditions:
- The currently loaded USB driver is not working properly or is damaged.
- The PC needs to be updated to resolve issues with an external USB hard drive and Windows.
Transferring Data from Redmi to PC
To transfer data from your Redmi phone to your PC, follow these steps:
- Connect your Xiaomi smartphone to the computer using a USB cable.
- You will receive a message on your phone.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel.
- Tap on "USB options" and select "File Transfer".
Using Mi Mover to Transfer Data
Xiaomi has created Mi Mover to facilitate data transfer. You can use this program to transfer all your contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, and other files from your old Xiaomi phones to the new ones. Mi Mover is extremely user-friendly.
Storing Photos in the Cloud
The best cloud services for saving smartphone photos include:
- Dropbox: Probably the best image manager in the cloud currently available.
- iCloud Photo Library.
- Flickr.
- Amazon.
Saving Photos to a USB Flash Drive
To save photos to a USB flash drive, follow these steps:
- Select the photos you want to transfer to the USB flash drive.
- Click on "Export" and then "Export to PC" at the top.
- In the window that opens, you will find the disk of your USB flash drive. Save all the photos to it.
For more information on transferring photos from iPhone/Android to a computer, read "How to Transfer Photos from iPhone/Android to Computer".