Clearing the clipboard on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: the full guide

Why it’s important to clear the clipboard on the Redmi Note 5

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 clipboard is a temporary storage for the texts, links and images you copy while you're working with your smartphone. Many users don't even realize that this feature saves the history of all copied data, taking up precious RAM and creating potential privacy risks. For example, if you copied passwords, bank card numbers or personal correspondence, this information may remain available for buffer-enabled applications.

On MIUI (branded shell Xiaomi) clipboard is implemented differently than on "pure" Android. There are some nuances: the system can store up to 20 last elements in history, and some versions of firmware even synchronize this data with the cloud Mi Cloud. If you notice that the smartphone has become slower, or worry about security, it's time to figure out how to properly clean this cache.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to clean up the clipboard on the Redmi Note 5 (including the Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5A models) running on MIUI versions 9 to 14. You’ll learn how to do this manually, through system settings, using third-party apps, and even how to disable history saving altogether.

Method 1: Cleaning through the built-in clipboard menu

The simplest and most obvious method is to use the standard clipboard menu, which appears when you press the input field for a long time, which works on all versions of MIUI, but the interface may vary slightly depending on the updates.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open any application that has a text field (such as Messages, Notes, or Browser).
2. Tap the input field and hold your finger until a menu with the Insert, Cut, etc. options appears.
3. Click on the clipboard icon (usually an icon with two documents or a paper clip).
4. In the window that opens, you'll see the history of the copied elements. In the upper right corner, click three dots (⋮) And choose Delete everything.
5. Confirm the action by pressing OK in the dialog box.

This method only removes the items that are displayed in the current session, so if you want to reset the entire story, including hidden data, move on to the next one.

Close all applications with important data

Make a backup copy of the necessary notes

Check the MIUI version in the settings

Turn off sync with Mi Cloud (unless you need to save history)-->

Method 2: Reset via system settings (for MIUI 12-14)

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added a separate section to manage the clipboard in the system settings, which is a deeper cleanup that deletes all stored data, including those that are not displayed in the quick menu.

To take advantage of this method:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Clipboard (on some firmware, the path may be Settings → System and Device → Clipboard).
2. In the menu that opens, you'll see a list of all the items you saved. Click on the basket icon (🗑️) top-right.
3. Choose Remove All or mark individual items for selective removal.
4. If you need to disable the history saving at all, transfer the slider Save the history of the clipboard to the off position.

Important: on the Redmi Note 5 s MIUI 9-11 This section may not be available. In this case, use the method 1 or 3.

Method 3: Use of the Security application

Xiaomi’s Security app is a powerful system optimization tool that can also help with clipboard cleaning, which is suitable for all versions of MIUI and is guaranteed to delete all temporary data.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Security app (Icon with shield).
• 🔍 Go to the Optimization or Cleaning tab (the name may differ).
• 🧹 Click on Deep Cleaning (or Waste Cleaning).
• ✅ In the list, find the clipboard or input data and mark it.
• 🗑️ Click Clean and confirm the action.

The advantage of this method is that it not only removes visible history, but also hidden temporary files that may remain in the system. However, be careful: deep cleaning also removes the cache of other applications, which can lead to their slower operation on the next run.

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If there is no buffer in the Deep Clean list, try first clearing the cache of the Mi Keyboard app in the application settings. This often helps to reset hidden buffer data.

Method 4: Cleaning with Recovery Mode (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work, or you suspect that the clipboard is damaged (for example, after a system update), you can use Recovery Mode, which is only suitable for advanced users, since improper actions can lead to a reset of all data.

Here's how to do it safely:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold them until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection).
4. Select Wipe Cache Partition (this won’t delete your data, only temporary files).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
6. Reboot the device (Reboot).

⚠️ Warning: Do not choose Wipe Data or Factory Reset, this will result in a complete reset of the smartphone to the factory settings.

This method helps in cases where the clipboard is “hang” and not cleaned by standard methods, for example, after a failed update or install custom firmware.

Method 5: Third-party applications for clipboard management

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which offer advanced features: automatic cleaning, data encryption, cloud backup, and even virus analysis.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Redmi Note 5:

• 📋 Clipboard Manager allows you not only to clear the history, but also to categorize copied data (passwords, links, text.
• 🔒 Clip Stack is a minimalist application with a user-friendly interface and the ability to export history to a file. Supports a dark theme, which is relevant for the user. AMOLED-Redmi Note 5 screen.
• 🛡️ Clipper is one of the most secure open source solutions, it doesn't require Internet access, it doesn't collect statistics.

Before installing, check the permissions of the application. Avoid programs that request access to SMS, Contacts or Geolocation – these rights are not necessary to work with the clipboard.

⚠️ Note: Some buffer cleaning apps may conflict with the built-in Mi Keyboard.If after installation you notice lags when you type, try turning off battery optimization for this app in the settings.

How to turn off the history of the clipboard forever

If you don't want your smartphone to save copy history, you can turn it off completely, and not only will it free up memory, it will also increase privacy.

This can be done in two ways:

1. Through MIUI settings: Go to Settings → Additional → Clipboard. Turn off the slider Save Clipboard History. If there is Sync with Mi Cloud, also turn it off.

Through the keyboard settings:

• Open any text field and call the keyboard.
• Click on the gear icon (⚙️) on the keyboard to open its settings.
• Find the clipboard or Enter History section and turn off save.

This will return the keyboard to its original settings, but will not delete your personal details or passwords.

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