How to Clean the Clipboard on Xiaomi Redmi Phone: The Complete Guide

Why clean up the clipboard on Xiaomi Redmi and what is stored there?

Your Xiaomi Redmi clipboard is a temporary storage facility that stores everything you copy, from passwords and card numbers to random memes and snippets of correspondence. Many users don't even realize that copy history can be stored for weeks, taking up space in memory and posing a privacy risk, for example, if you copied the code from an SMS to log in to a bank and then handed the phone to a friend, this data can be easily retrieved through standard MIUI tools.

On Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi Note, POCO and Mi lines), the clipboard works differently than on pure Android. The MIUI system defaults to retain up to 20 last copied elements (depending on the firmware version), some of which can be duplicated in the Mi Cloud. This is convenient for quick access, but creates vulnerabilities. In this article, we will discuss how to completely clean up history, disable its storage and protect personal data.

Method 1: Cleaning through the standard MIUI menu

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for most Xiaomi Redmi models (from Redmi 9 to Redmi Note 13 Pro+) and does not require the installation of third-party applications.

  1. Open any field to enter text (for example, in Messages or Notes).
  2. Touch and hold the blank field until the context menu appears.
  3. Slip on the clipboard icon (usually looks like two overlapping sheets of paper).
  4. In the upper right corner, click Control (or Edit in newer versions of MIUI 14+).
  5. Choose to Clean everything or mark individual items and remove them.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for European market) the Control point may not be available. In this case, use Method 3 with security settings.

Make sure your phone is 30%+ charged.

Close all applications that use the buffer (messenger, browsers)

Backup important data (if you have copied passwords)

Check the version. MIUI In Settings → The phone.-->

Method 2: Removal via Security (for MIUI 12–14)

If the standard method didn't work, try clearing the buffer through the Security section, which is suitable for MIUI 12 and later firmware, including HyperOS (which replaced MIUI in 2026).

  1. Go to Settings. → Security.
  2. Choose Cleanup (or Accelerate in HyperOS).
  3. Slip it on Deep Cleanup.
  4. In the list, find the clipboard or input data and activate it.
  5. Click Clean and confirm the action.

🔍 Note: On some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C or POCO X5) The item may be called the input cache. If it is not, then the history of the buffer is stored elsewhere (see Method 4).

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After cleaning, restart the phone – this will help free up the RAM that the buffer data occupied.

Method 3: Disabling clipboard history (forever)

If you don't want Xiaomi to keep its copy history, you can turn it off completely, which is true for users who often work with sensitive data.

  1. Open Settings → Additional (or Special Features in MIUI 14+)
  2. Go to System Settings → Clipboard.
  3. Turn off the switch to save the history of the clipboard.
  4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

⚠️ Note: Once this feature is disabled, you will not be able to see previously copied items. However, the current (last) copied text will be saved until the phone restarts or a new fragment is copied.

MIUI versionThe path to buffer settingsDoes the story blackout support?
MIUI 11 and olderSettings → Additional → Exchange bufferYes.
MIUI 12–13Settings → Special features → System settingsYes.
MIUI 14Settings → Applications → Exchange bufferYes (reboot required)
HyperOS (2026)Settings → Privacy → Input DataPartially (for system applications only)

Method 4: Cleaning through a file manager (for power users)

If standard methods don't work, you can manually delete buffer files, which requires access to Root or ADB, but is suitable for older models (Redmi 5/6/7) or custom firmware.

  1. Install a file manager with access to system folders (e.g. Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
  2. Go to /data/clipboard/ or (for newer MIUI versions): /data/user/0/com.miui.clipboard/files/
  3. Delete all files with the.clip or.db extension.
  4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Deleting files in system folders can lead to malfunctions MIUI. If after cleaning there are errors - reset settings through Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings.

What to do if the /data/clipboard folder is empty?
This means that your version of MIUI stores the buffer in the cloud or encrypted. Try: 1. Clear the clipboard app cache in Settings → Apps. 2. Disable sync with Mi Cloud in Settings → Xiaomi Account. 3. Use Method 5 with ADB.

Method 5: Using ADB for complete cleaning (advanced method)

For users who want to securely remove all traces of the clipboard, including hidden data, the command will be suitable via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method works on all Xiaomi Redmi models, but requires a connection to a PC.

  1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times to become a developer) → Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging over USB.
  2. Connect your phone to your computer and open the command line (CMD or Terminal).
  3. Enter the commands in order: adb shell pm clear com.miui.clipboard rm -rf /data/clipboard/* reboot

🔧 Explanation:

  • 📌 pm clear com.miui.clipboard – resets the system buffer application settings.
  • 🗑️ rm -rf /data/clipboard/* — Deletes all history files (Root rights required).
  • 🔄 Reboot – Reboots the phone to apply changes.

Once a week.

Only when memory ends

Never cleaned it up.

I didn't know what to do.-->

Frequent problems and their solutions

When cleaning up the clipboard on Xiaomi Redmi, users encounter common errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

  • 🔍 I don't see "Buffer" on the menu: Make sure you don't have lightweight firmware installed (MIUI Lite.Try to update the system through Settings → Update of the PO.
  • 🔒 You cannot remove individual items: This is a limitation MIUI. Use Method 2 (Deep Cleaning) or Method 5 (ADB).
  • ☁️ Buffer history syncs with Mi Cloud: Turn off sync in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization → buffer.
  • 🛠️ After cleaning, the buffer doesn’t work: Restart your phone or reset the clipboard app settings in Settings → Annexes.

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If none of these works, check to see if the phone has a third-party buffer management app (such as Clipboard Manager or Copy Bubble) that intercepts standard MIUI functions and requires separate cleaning.

Can deleted data be recovered from the clipboard?
No, you can't recover from the standard cleanup methods (Methods 1-3), but if you've used ADB or manual file deletion (Methods 4-5), you can theoretically try programs like DiskDigger or Recuva (Root required), and success depends on whether the data has been overwritten.
Why does Xiaomi’s clipboard save data longer than other phones?
This is a feature of MIUI firmware. Unlike “pure” Android, where the buffer stores only the last copied element, Xiaomi expands this feature for the convenience of users. In the settings, you can limit the number of saved items (see Settings → Additional → Clipboard → Number of elements).
Is it safe to turn off the clipboard history?
The only problem is that you can't quickly retrieve previously copied fragments, and for security, it's recommended that you turn off history if you often work with passwords, card numbers, or other sensitive information.
How to clear the clipboard on Xiaomi without accessing the settings (for example, if the phone is locked)?
If your phone is locked but you have access to Mi Account, try: Sign in to another device via account.xiaomi.com. Go to Devices → Your Redmi → Remote Management. Select Data Cleanup (this will remove the entire history, including the buffer). If you don't have access to your account, you only have to reset via Recovery Mode (hold Power + Volume up when you turn on).
Are there any apps for automatic buffer cleaning on Xiaomi?
Yes, there are utilities on Google Play like Clipboard Cleaner or Clear Clipboard: 🛡️ Some applications require unnecessary permissions (e.g. access to the app). SMS or contact). ⚙️ Nana MIUI They may be in conflict with the built-in buffer. 🔄 It is better to use standard methods or ADB.