Xiaomi clipboard: where to store, how to find and clean up history on MIUI

You copy important text, a link, or a phone number, but you don't have time to paste it -- and the data disappears from the clipboard? On Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO), the copy history is stored longer than it seems, but access to it is hidden in non-obvious menus. Unlike "clean" Android, where the clipboard is reset after a reboot, MIUI's firmware offers advanced features - provided you know where to look.

The problem is that the clipboard location depends on the MIUI version and the device model. On new flagships like Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+, copy history is integrated into system services, and on budget devices (for example, POCO M6 Pro) you may need to install additional applications. In this article, current ways for MIUI 12-15 and Android 11-14, including hidden chips that are not written in the official documentation.

Official method: system clipboard in MIUI

The easiest method is to use the built-in "Clipboard Notes" feature, which is available on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later, to find it:

1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Browser).
2. Touch and hold an empty space in the text box until the menu appears.
3. Slip on the clipboard icon (usually looks like two superimposed squares or a document with an arrow).
4. In the window that opens, you will see the history of the last 5-20 copies (depending on the model).

If there's no clipboard icon, it's disabled in the settings.

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Clipboard (on some devices, the path may differ: Settings → System and device → Clipboard).
2. Turn on the "Customer History" switch.
3. Optionally, activate “Synchronization between devices” if you want to access copyed text on other Xiaomi gadgets under the same Mi Account.

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On some models (such as Xiaomi 13T), the clipboard history is automatically cleared after 1 hour. To avoid this, in the buffer settings, turn off the Auto Clean option.

Important: in MIUI 14+, the clipboard history may not be displayed if you copied data from secure applications (e.g., banking or encrypted messengers), this is a security limitation - such items are marked with a lock icon and are not saved.

Hidden clipboard: how to find through "Security"

Few people know, but on Xiaomi devices, copy history is duplicated in the Security app (or "Security" on global firmware), which works even if the system clipboard is disabled.

• 🔍 Open the Security app (shield icon).
• 📋 Go to Optimization or Cleaning (name depends on version) MIUI).
• 🔄 Scroll down to the "Buffer" or "Copy History" block".
• 📑 All copied items from the last 7 days will be displayed here, including those that do not show the system menu.

The advantage of this method is the ability to selectively delete individual records (as opposed to completely clearing through settings), for example, if you copied sensitive information and want to delete only it without affecting the rest of the history.

Alternative methods: third-party applications and ADB

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you (for example, because of a restriction on the number of saved items), you can use third-party utilities.

For advanced users, there is a way to access the clipboard via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is useful if you want to export copy history to a PC.

adb shell content query --uri content://com.miui.clipboard/clipboard


adb pull /data/data/com.miui.clipboard/databases/clipboard.db

Note: ADB requires USB debugging enabled and can lead to data loss when commands are incorrect, a method recommended only for advanced users.

How to Clean Up the Exchange Buffer on Xiaomi

If you have copied sensitive information (passwords, card numbers, personal data), it should be deleted from the history.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the clipboard through settings MIUI If you want to delete only individual items, use the method with the "Security" app (described above).

• 🧹 Through Settings: Settings → Additionally. → buffer → Clear history.
• 🔄 Through the system menu: when the clipboard is open (in the input field), click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Clear everything".
• 🛡️ Using "Security": Open the Cleaning section → Clip the clipboard and click "Delete" next to unnecessary entries.

On some devices (e.g. POCO F5), after clearing the clipboard, a notification may appear: “Clipboard history is empty.” This is normal – the system simply informs about the successful deletion of data.

Open any text field | Hold your finger until the menu appears |Tap on the buffer icon |Click "Clear everything" |Confirm action-->

Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi users often find that the clipboard does not work or the history is not saved. Consider the typical errors and ways to fix them:

If the clipboard stopped working after the MIUI update, try resetting the Security settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find "Security" and select Warehouse.
3. Click on "Clear Data" and "Clear Cache".
4. Reset the device.

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On devices with MIUI 13+, the clipboard history syncs with the Mi Account cloud. To disable this, go to Account Settings → Sync → Clipboard and deactivate the option.

Buffer exchange on different models Xiaomi: features

The functionality of the clipboard may vary depending on the series of devices.

• 📱 Flagships (Xiaomi) 13/14, Mix Fold: Supports extended history (up to) 50 elements), synchronization between devices and saving images.
• 📲 Mid-size segment (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5): History is limited to 20 elements, no multimedia support.
• 💰 Budget models (Redmi) A2, POCO C55): clipboard resets after rebooting, no cloud synchronization.
• 🖥️ Tablets (Xiaomi Pad 6): Copy history integrated with multitasking (you can drag text between windows).

On global firmware devices (e.g. Xiaomi 12T Global), the clipboard menu may be called Clipboard instead of the usual "Clipboard" and on some models for the European market, the copy history function is disabled by default due to GDPR requirements, in which case it must be manually activated, as described in the first section.

Tips for Effective Use of the Exchange Buffer

To make the most of the clipboard capabilities on Xiaomi, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Use gestures: On some models, you can swipe your finger left on the Gboard keyboard to quickly open the history of the buffer.
• 🔗 Save frequently used phrases: In applications like Clipboard Manager, you can pin items to "Favorites".
• 🔒 Protect sensitive data: After copying passwords or card numbers, clear the buffer immediately (see section above).
• 🌐 Sync between devices: If you have multiple Xiaomi gadgets, enable cloud sync in your Mi Account settings.

For users who often work with text (such as translators or programmers), it is useful to configure the hotkeys for quick access to the buffer. On devices with MIUI 14+, this is done as follows:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → Gestures and movements.
2. Select “Fast Actions” and add a new gesture.
3. Set the action Open the clipboard to double tap on the back of the phone or another convenient combination.

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If you copy text from web pages frequently, install the browser extension "CopyFish" that allows you to extract and copy text even from secure sites (for example, PDF or images with text).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions