Xiaomi and Redmi smartphone owners often face a situation where the accumulated volume of text messages begins to occupy a significant place in memory or simply interfere with the navigation of dialogues. The standard shell of MIUI provides flexible tools for managing content, but the functions of mass cleaning are not always obvious at first glance. Understanding how to delete all texts on Xiaomi is necessary not only to free gigabytes, but also to ensure data privacy when selling a device.
The removal process can vary depending on the version of the Android operating system and the modification of the HyperOS interface. Some users prefer to use third-party utilities for deeper cleaning, while others have standard system tools. It is important to know that the complete deletion of correspondence is irreversible, so before starting the procedure, make sure that important information, such as confirmation codes or addresses, is not available.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all available methods for cleaning the message history, you will learn how to work with a standard application, how to use the multi-item selection mode, and what are the nuances of working with Google Messages, and will also touch on the issues of data recovery and prevention of overflow of memory with junk notifications.
Use of the standard application Messages on MIUI
The basic way to delete all your SMS on Xiaomi is built directly into the system application, which is pre-installed on all the devices of the brand. The interface may vary slightly on different models, but the logic of the operation remains the same for the entire Xiaomi ecosystem.
The dialog list that opens up, you need to find a specific correspondence or a group of messages that you want to delete. The standard algorithm requires a long press on one of the dialogs, which puts the interface in a selection mode, and then additional control tools that allow you to manipulate the selected objects become active.
- 📱 Press and hold your finger on the dialogue until it is ticked off.
- 🗑️ In the upper or lower corner of the screen will appear the icon of the basket or button “Delete».
- ✅ To select all messages, look for the All button or the corresponding icon in the menu.
- 🔙 Confirm the action to irrevocably erase selected data from the device.
⚠️ Note: Messages deleted through the standard menu do not enter the shopping cart and cannot be recovered by standard system tools.
If you only need to clear a portion of the correspondence inside the dialogue, go inside the chat. Here the mechanism is similar: long-clicking on a particular message highlights it, then you can select the remaining snippets of text or use the "Select All" function on the menu to clear the history of the dialogue completely, which is especially convenient when you need to leave contact, but remove the history of communication.
Mass removal through the control menu
For those looking for a way to delete all Xiaomi Redmi texts as quickly as possible, there is a special control menu that allows you to cover all the available dialogues at once without going through them one by one, a feature that is critical when preparing a smartphone for resale or deep cleaning the system from accumulated debris.
To activate this mode, open the message app and find a menu that is often hidden under three dots in the corner of the screen or called by a swipe. In some versions of MIUI, just click on the menu icon and select "Manage" or "Select several." Once the mode is activated, checkboxes will appear on the screen opposite each dialog.
| Action. | Description | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Long press. | Selection of one dialogue | Activation of the selection mode |
| The "All" button | Allocation of all correspondence | Preparedness for mass removal |
| Basket icon | Starting the erasure process | Irreversible deletion of data |
| Cancellation | Exit from the choice mode | Saving all communications |
Once you have selected all the necessary dialogs (or used the “Secret All” feature), a delete button will appear on the screen. The system can request confirmation of the operation, warning that the data will be lost.
☑️ Checklist before removal
It's worth noting that some global firmware versions may have different interfaces. If you don't find the All button, try scrolling through the list of highlighted items to the end -- sometimes the group selection feature is hidden there. Also, newer versions of HyperOS have made management more intuitive, and highlighting the entire list is often available with a single swipe.
Cleaning up history in Google Messages
Many users prefer to replace the standard app with Google Messages, which replaces the native client in the new models of Redmi and Poco. The principles of work here are similar, but there are peculiarities in organizing menus and accessing cleaning functions. This application is often updated and gets new features before others.
To start a mass cleanup in Google Messages, you need to open the app and click on your avatar or three dots in the upper right corner. In the menu that opens, you should select Settings, then go to the Messages section or immediately look for the cleanup option if it is in the main menu. However, the fastest way is again a long press.
- 👆 Hold your finger on any dialogue on the list.
- 📋 Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the panel that appears.
- ✅ Select the “Select All” option to instantly mark all correspondence.
- 🗑️ Click on the basket icon for final removal.
⚠️ Note: In Google Messages, deleted messages can be temporarily stored in an archive or cart for 30 days if the corresponding feature is enabled.
Google Messages is a feature of cloud integration. If you have sync enabled, deleting messages on your device may affect how they appear on other devices that are logged in to the same account. So before you delete all texts on Xiaomi, make sure you understand the implications for synced data.
Hidden features of Google Messages
Removal through system storage settings
There's an alternative method to delete all your text messages on Xiaomi, which is to clean the application's own data through system settings, which is radical, because it resets the application to factory status, removing not only the messages, but also the settings and drafts.
To do this, go to your smartphone’s Settings menu. Find the Apps or All Apps section. Search for Messages (or Messages) from the installed program list. Select Memory or Storage within the app card.
Here you need a Clean button or Clear Data, and the system will warn you that all application data will be deleted, which is equivalent to reinstalling the application without actually deleting it, and after pressing the button and confirming it, all text messages will be erased from the device.
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Before clearing the application data, take a screenshot of important numbers or redirect settings, as they may reset to standard values.
The advantage of this method is that it's fast and total, and it's guaranteed to delete everything, including hidden or corrupted messages that might not be on the list, but it also means losing all of the spam blocking settings and the fixed dialogs that you have to reset.
Using third-party cleaning applications
If the built-in tools seem inconvenient, you can use specialized software from the Play Market Store. There are many utilities, such as SMS Backup & Restore or Clean Master, that allow you to manage messages more flexibly. They often provide packet deletion functions by date or sender.
One popular solution is SMS Backup & Restore, which allows you not only to back up, but also to manage existing messages. From the app menu, you can select the option to delete, tick all messages and clear the database, which is especially useful if a standard application is bugged or hangs when you try to highlight a large number of dialogs.
When using third-party software, be sure to pay attention to the permissions requested. The application needs access to your messages to delete them, which is a critical level of access to personal information. Trust only trusted developers with high ratings and a large number of reviews.
- 📥 Download the app SMS Backup & Restore from Play Market.
- 🔐 Provide the necessary permissions to access SMS.
- 🗑️ Find the “Delete” or “Delete” function in the menu».
- ✅ Check the dialogs to delete or select "Select All».
Cleaning should not only be effective, but also safe for your digital hygiene.
Recovery of deleted messages and backup
Before you finally decide how to delete all SMS on Xiaomi, you should think about creating a backup. What if among the thousands of messages lost code from the Internet Bank or an important address? MIUI has a built-in backup function that allows you to save data to the cloud Mi Cloud or to the computer.
To create a copy, go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Restore. Choose to create a new backup and make sure that (check) is opposite to Messages or SMS/MMS. Once you create a backup, you can safely delete the data, knowing that you can return it if necessary.
⚠️ Note: Backing up to the cloud can be time-consuming with a large amount of data.It is recommended to use a Wi-Fi connection to download a backup.
Recovery is done through the same backup menu. Select the file you created earlier, enter the password (if it was set) and start the process. Messages return to the application as if they were never deleted. This is the only reliable way to return data after cleaning through settings or mass deletion.
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Regularly backing up before a radical cleanup is the only way to ensure that important data is returned in case of an error.