Where to Find Cloud Storage on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to Mi Cloud

Xiaomi’s cloud storage is not just a backup space, but a full-fledged tool for synchronizing data between devices in the Mi ecosystem. Many users do not even suspect that their smartphone, tablet or Mi Band smartwatch already automatically save photos, contacts and notes in the Mi Cloud — unless the feature was disabled when you first set up it. But where exactly to look for this storage, how to manage it and what to do if access suddenly disappeared — questions that require detailed analysis.

In this article, we will not only show all the ways to access the Xiaomi cloud (including hidden menus and the web version), but also analyze the nuances of tariff plans, restrictions by region, and even tell you how to bypass the Mi Cloud lock in Russia without any problems. VPN — A significant problem for users with 2022 If you're looking for a reliable backup solution, or just want to free up your phone's memory, read on: there are no general phrases, only specific instructions based on the latest updates. MIUI 14/15.

1. Official ways to access Mi Cloud on Xiaomi

The most obvious way is through the settings of the smartphone, but even here there are pitfalls: the location of the menu item depends on the version. MIUI on devices with a global version (Global) ROM) It looks like a path:

• 📱 Through phone settings: Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud. This shows occupied space, synchronized data list and manual backup button.
• 🌐 Web version: Go to i.mi.com and log in. Interface available at 10+ Languages, including Russian (despite sanctions).
• 🔄 Cloud app: On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) A separate Mi Cloud app is preinstalled – search for it in the menu or through a search system.

Important: if you use Chinese firmware (China) ROM), The path to the cloud may be different, such as settings. → Memory. → Cloud storage, which often requires Chinese phone number binding to fully activate your account.

Another nuance: on devices with MIUI for Russia (firmwareware) RU ROM) Mi Cloud access may be restricted due to sanctions, in which case it will help:

⚠️ Warning: If you see a “Service is not available in your region” error when you sign in to Mi Cloud, don’t be in a hurry to change your account region. → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache. 60 percent of the time, it solves the problem.

2 Hidden features of Mi Cloud: what can be stored besides photos

Most users use Mi Cloud only to back up photos, but the storage supports synchronizing a much larger list of data.

Few people know, but Mi Cloud also saves:

• 🎵 Mi Music Playlists: If you use a standard music app, your playlists and favorite tracks will be synced.
• 📍 Mi Fit data: Training history, steps and data with Mi Band/Amazfit (If linked to one account).
• 🔑 Passwords from Mi Browser: Saved logins and passwords from a standard browser (only when synchronization is enabled).

But there are limitations, like, you can't sync.

• 📁 Files from the Download folder (manually through "Backup" only").
• 🎮 Save games (except: games from Xiaomi Game Center).
• 📅 Calendar (only if you don't use Mi Calendar).

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To save files from the Download folder to the cloud, move them to the folder. DCIM/Camera — They will automatically load when the photos are synchronized.

3.Fares and prices: how much is the space in Mi Cloud in 2026

The baseline Mi Cloud offers 5GB for free, but it's only enough for contacts and notes. Photos and backups will have to be expanded. Current prices (June 2026) for the global region:

Important nuances:

1. Payment is accepted via Google Pay, PayPal or bank cards (Visa/Mastercard). In Russia, with 2022 There may be problems with payment in the year - see the section on circumvention of restrictions.
2. When buying an annual tariff, there is a discount of up to 20% (shares are available on Black Friday or New Year's Day according to the Chinese calendar).
3. If you do not renew the tariff, the data is not deleted immediately - you have 30 days to restore access or download files.

For users from Russia and Belarus, there is an alternative payment method:

⚠️ Note: If you see prices in yuan in the app (¥) Instead of dollars, it means that your account is tied to the Chinese region, in which case you can only pay through Alipay or Chinese bank cards, and to change the region, you have to create a new Xiaomi account with a new username. VPN.

4.How to bypass the Mi Cloud lock in Russia without VPN

Since 2022, many Xiaomi users in Russia have been faced with the error “Service is not available in your region” when trying to log into the Mi Cloud. IP-But there are a few working ways to get around the lock:

1. Use the Mi Cloud mobile application instead of the web version

2. Clear the Settings app cache (see instructions above)

3. Connect to the network via mobile Internet (not Wi-Fi)

4.Change DNS-server 1.1.1.1 or 8.8.8-->

The most reliable method (works in 90% of cases):

1. Open your phone’s settings and go to SIM cards and mobile networks.
2. Turn on your mobile data and turn off Wi-Fi.
3. Launch the Mi Cloud app or go through Settings → Xiaomi account.
4. If the error repeats, restart the phone and try again.

If nothing helps, you will have to use it. VPN, But there are pitfalls here:

• 🚫 Not working: Free VPN (Turbo VPN, Super VPN) — Xiaomi is blocking them IP-address.
• ✅ Paid services with servers in Turkey or Singapore (NordVPN, ExpressVPN).
• 🔧 Alternative: Manually configure proxy via ProxyDroid app (root rights required).

For users of Redmi and POCO There is another way to use custom firmware (Pixel Experience, LineageOS:

1. Install Magisk's "MiCloud Unlocker" module (available on the XDA forum).


2. Reset the device.




3. log into Mi Cloud via settings - the lock should disappear.

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Mobile Internet (3G/4G/5G) Mi Cloud often bypasses regional locks as traffic flows through other servers that are not subject to sanctions.

5. Backup in Mi Cloud: step-by-step instructions

Backup in Mi Cloud takes 5 to 30 minutes depending on the amount of data. Here's how to do it correctly:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup.
2. Click Create a backup and select data to save: 📸 Multimedia: Photo, video, audio. 📱 System data: Settings, applications, SMS. 📞 Contacts and calls: Call log, phone book.

Confirm the action and wait until it's done. Don't interrupt the process!

What to do if the backup is suspended:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (better to use Wi-Fi).
• 🗑️ Clear the Mi Cloud app cache in the settings.
• 📱 If nothing helps, try to create a copy through your computer (see the next section).

Important: Backup in Mi Cloud does not include:

• 🎮 Game data (except for individual titles from Xiaomi).
• 📁 Files from the root folder of the device (selective directories only).
• 🔒 Wi-Fi passwords (unless settings synchronization is enabled).

For a full backup, we recommend combining Mi Cloud with local backup via Settings. → The phone. → Backup and reset → Local backups.

6. Access to Mi Cloud from a computer: Web version and alternatives

You can manage files in Mi Cloud not only from your smartphone, but also from your PC.

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in to your Xiaomi account (confirm login via your account if necessary). SMS).
3. In the left menu, select a section: 📁 Files: Viewing and uploading photos, videos, documents. 📱 Devices: Managing tied gadgets. 🔄 Synchronization: Set up an automatic backup.

Limitations of the web version:

• 🚫 No way to edit files directly (download/delete only).
• 📥 Maximum file size to be downloaded is 2 GB.
• 📂 No drag-and-drop support for folders (only individual files).

If the web version doesn’t work (for example, because of a blockage), there are alternative ways to:

For power users: If you need to download all your data from Mi Cloud at once (like before changing your phone), use this trick:

1. Open the web version of Mi Cloud (i.mi.com).


2. Go to the "Files" section.




3. Press Ctrl + A (select all) → Download.




4. files are archived in ZIP (maximum 2 GB per archive).

7. Frequent Mi Cloud problems and their solutions

Even proven services have crashes, and here are the most common Mi Cloud bugs and how to fix them:

If you see the message "Account is blocked", it may be related to:

• 🔒 Suspicious activity (repeated failed attempts to enter).
• 📍 Changing your account region (for example, from China to Russia).
• 🕒 Violation of the rules of use (downloading prohibited content).

To unlock the account:

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/retrieve.
2. Choose the recovery method: email or linked phone number.
3. If the number is lost, contact support via the support.xiaomi.com form (answer is received within the following time frame). 3-5 days).

For users who lost access to the account due to a reset of the phone, there is a separate instruction:

⚠️ Note: If you sell or transfer your Xiaomi smartphone, be sure to untie it from your Mi Cloud account via Settings → Xiaomi account → Delete your account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to use the phone without your data!

FAQ: Answers to popular questions about Mi Cloud