Cleaning up Xiaomi Cloud Storage on Redmi Note 10 Pro: The Complete Guide

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of Xiaomi's most popular smartphones, but even its owners are facing the problem of a lack of space in the Mi Cloud's cloud storage.The free 5GB is clogged with photos, backups and documents faster than it seems. In this article, we will discuss all working ways to clean the cloud, including hidden settings, synchronization optimization, and even bypassing restrictions through the cloud. ADB.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro features integration with Xiaomi’s ecosystem, where the cloud is used not only for backups, but also for synchronizing notes, contacts and even data from Mi Fit. Simply deleting files through the Mi Cloud application often doesn’t solve the problem: the system continues to create duplicates, and the quota is not updated. We will show how to forcibly reset the cloud cache and disable unnecessary synchronization to free up space without buying a premium tariff.

Why Xiaomi Cloud is Fast-Purple on the Redmi Note 10 Pro

The main reason is automatic synchronization, which Xiaomi includes by default.The smartphone saves to the Mi Cloud:

• 📸 Photo and video from the gallery (including screenshots and uploaded memes)
• 📱 Backup copies of applications, SMS and call logs
• 📝 Notes from Mi Notes and Documents WPS Office
• 🏃 Mi Fit data (if connected smart watch or bracelet)
• 🔄 Cache of system applications (for example, Mi Browser or Mi Video)

The second problem is file duplication, for example, if you edited a photo in Mi Gallery, the system can save both the original and the processed version, and the Redmi Note 10 Pro automatically creates thumbnails (.thumb) to speed up viewing, which take up up to 10% of the total volume of photos.

The third nuance is hidden files that don't appear in the standard Mi Cloud interface.

• 🔍 Error logs for system applications (e.g. com.miui.cloudservice)
• 📦 Temporary update files (OTA)
• 🎵 Cache music from Mi Music (if you used a cloud player)

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi Note 10 Pro with firmware MIUI Global, some cloud features may be different from the Chinese version, for example, the global build does not have the option to "Clear Cloud Cache" in the settings - it can only be enabled via the Chinese version. ADB.

Method 1: Delete files through the Mi Cloud application

The easiest method is to manually clean through the official app. Open Mi Cloud and follow the instructions:

1. Go to the "Storage" tab (bottom of the screen).
2. Click on the category you want to clear (e.g., “Photos” or “Documents”).
3. Select unnecessary files with a long tap or through the "Select" button.
4. Click "Delete" and confirm the action.

To speed up the process, use filters:

• 📅 By Date: Sort files by time of creation and delete old ones.
• 📏 By size: Click on three dots in the upper right corner → "Sort by size" → Delete the heaviest files.
• 🔍 By type: In the "Photo" section, you can separately delete screenshots or uploaded images.

After removal, it is mandatory to:

1. Close the Mi Cloud app through the latest task menu.
2. Restart the Redmi Note 10 Pro (this will update the free space data).

⚠️ Attention: Deleted files are put into the Recycle Bin and stored for 30 days, taking up space. To free up space immediately, go to Mi Cloud. → Bag and press "Clean the basket".

Method 2: Optimize synchronization (disabling unnecessary data)

Even after cleaning, the cloud will re-fill if you don't turn off automatic sync. Redmi Note 10 Pro does this in two places:

1. Mi Cloud settings

Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Cloud and:

• 📱 Turn off Contact Sync if you use Google Contacts.
• 📝 Turn off Notes and Calendar if you don’t use built-in apps.
• 🎵 Turn off Mi Music – it will prevent the cache of songs from loading.
• 📁 Turn off Backup for unnecessary apps (such as Mi Video or Mi Browser).

2 Gallery settings

The Mi Gallery app by default uploads all photos to the cloud.

1. Open the gallery. → Settings (three lines at the bottom) → Cloud.
2. Turn off "Photo Upload."
3. In the “Sync settings” section, select “Wi-Fi only” (this will reduce traffic consumption and occasional downloads).
4. Click Clear Cloud Cache (this option will appear after you turn off the autoboot).

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If you take pictures often but don’t want to clog the cloud, use Google Photos with the “High Quality” setting instead of Mi Cloud.

Method 3: Cleaning through the web version of Mi Cloud

Sometimes the mobile application doesn't show all the files or lets you delete them, and in such cases, the web version will help:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. In the "Storage" section, select a category (e.g., "Photos" or "Documents").
3. Use filters by date and size to find the heaviest files.
4. Remove the unnecessary and clean the Recycle Bin (referred to as “Recently Deleted” in the web version).

Advantages of the web version:

• 🔍 More flexible file sorting (can be filtered by extension, such as.apk or.zip).
• 📊 Accurate data on the occupied place (in the mobile application sometimes shows the wrong amount).
• 🔄 The ability to recover files from the shopping cart even after 30 days (in some regions).

If the web version does not load or if it gives an error "Service is temporarily unavailable", try:

• 🌐 Use a different browser (e.g. Chrome instead of Mi Browser).
• 🔄 Shut down. VPN (Some Xiaomi servers block traffic from virtual networks).
• 📡 Reconnect to another Wi-Fi or mobile internet network.

Method 4: Resetting the cloud quota through ADB (advanced)

If standard methods didn't help, and the cloud still shows "Not enough space," there are few files, the problem may be in the sync cache. ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

For this:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Redmi Note 10 Pro: Go to Settings → About the phone. Press 7 times on "Version." MIUI". Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers, activate Debugging by USB".

Command line.

Terminal

adb devices

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adb shell pm clear com.miui.cloudservice

adb shell pm clear com.xiaomi.cloud

Redmi Note 10 Pro

These teams:

• 🧹 Clear the cache of the cloud service.
• 🔄 Reset the counter of the occupied place (sometimes it "hangs" and shows incorrect data).
• 🔒 They won’t delete your files, but they can log you out of your Mi Account – be ready to re-enter your password.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB Mi Cloud may crash if you type in the wrong commands. Do not execute other adb commands from unverified sources, this can disrupt the firmware.

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Dumping through ADB — The only way to “reset” the meter of the occupied space if the cloud shows incorrect data after deleting files.

Method 5: Alternative clouds and data transfer

If even after all the manipulations, there is not enough space in the Mi Cloud, consider the options:

1.Photo transfer to Google Photos

Google Photos offers unlimited storage for compressed photos (up to 16 MP) and videos (up to 16 MP) 1080p). To move data:

1. Install Google Photos from the Play Market.
2. Log in to your Google account.
3. In the settings, select "Backup and Synchronization" → "High quality".
4. Wait until the download is complete and delete files from the Mi Cloud.

2. Use of Yandex Disk or Mail.ru Cloud

Russian services offer free 10-100 GB when registering:

• 📁 Yandex Disk: 10 GB free, there is an automatic download of photos.
• 📧 Cloud: up to 100 GB when connecting the tariff of mobile communication.

3. Local storage + storage

If the clouds don’t fit, save your files:

• 📱 Internal memory of Redmi Note 10 Pro (128/256 GB depending on the model).
• 💾 On microSD (smartphone supports cards up to 512 GB).
• 🖥️ On a PC or external SSD (through USB-cable or via Wi-Fi via Mi Drop).

To automatically sort files, use the following applications:

• 📁 Files by Google – Clears duplicates and unnecessary files.
• 🔍 SD Maid – Finds and removes garbage (including Mi Cloud cache).

What to do if the cloud is not cleaned

If none of these methods worked, the problem may be:

• 🔄 Sync failure: Try logging out of your Mi Account and logging in again.
• 📵 Account Lock: Check if you have sent too many requests to the server (e.g., when files are deleted by mass).
• 🛠️ Firmware error: On some versions MIUI Redmi Note 10 Pro has a bug that shows free space, so the solution is to upgrade to the latest version.

If the cloud shows "Server Error" or "Service Unavailable":

1. Check the status of Xiaomi servers at status.mi.com.
2. Try connecting through another. IP (For example, using the mobile Internet instead of Wi-Fi).
3. Write in support through Settings → Reviews → Problems with Mi Cloud.

In extreme cases, you can reset the network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
2. Confirm the action (this will remove stored Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices).
3. Restart your smartphone and try to log in to the Mi Cloud again.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning up Mi Cloud on Redmi Note 10 Pro