| Tool | Purpose | Platform | Active | |------|---------|----------|--------| | | Phone-to-phone data transfer (Wi-Fi direct) | Android app | Yes | | Mi Flash Tool | Flash fastboot ROMs (unbrick/clean install) | Windows | Yes | | USB File Transfer (MTP) | Copy photos, music, documents | Windows/macOS | Yes (built-in OS) | | Xiaomi Account Backup | Cloud backup of contacts, SMS, settings, Wi-Fi | Cloud (web/phone) | Yes |
The official Mi PC Suite development has been stagnant for a long time. As a result, the software often fails to detect phones running Android 10 or higher. Many users see the "You need to update the suite" error message, even when they have the latest version installed. pc suite mi
For users needing full backup, app management, or data recovery from a PC, these tools work reliably with Xiaomi devices (tested on MIUI/HyperOS): | Tool | Purpose | Platform | Active