How to Clean Xiaomi Cloud Storage: The Complete 2026 Guide

Why Xiaomi Cloud is Filling and How to Fix It

Xiaomi’s Mi Cloud cloud storage is a handy tool for syncing data between devices, but it’s limited. Even 5GB of free space (or 100GB for premium users) can fill up quickly if you don’t follow the content. The main space eaters are automatic backups, duplicate photos, outdated surveillance camera recordings, and app cache that sync to the cloud.

Complicating the problem is that Xiaomi defaults autosynchronization for many services: Gallery, Notes, Contacts, and even Conversation Records (if you use a built-in voice recorder), which often leads users to a “Storage full” notification without understanding what data is taking up space. In this article, we will discuss how to effectively clean up the Mi Cloud without losing important information, and configure the storage so that it is not clogged with garbage.

Important: the cleaning procedure differs depending on whether you are using a Xiaomi smartphone, tablet or the web version of the Mi Cloud on your computer.We will consider all options, including hidden settings that are not written about in the official documentation.

How to check the occupied space in the Mi Cloud

Before you start cleaning, you need to understand what kind of data is taking up space, and there are three official ways to do this.

• 📱 Through the mobile application Mi Cloud on a smartphone (the most convenient option).
• 💻 via the web version on i.mi.com (suitable for PC).
• 🔧 Through account settings in the Settings menu → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud.

Let us consider each method in detail.

1. Verification through the mobile application:

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (if not, download it from Google Play or AppGallery).
2. Sign in with your Xiaomi account.
3. At the top of the screen you will see a diagram of occupied space broken down by categories: Photos, Videos, Backups, etc.
4. Click on any category to see a detailed list of files.

Verification through the web version:

Go to i.mi.com, log in, and select the Warehouse tab, and it shows the same diagram, but it can sort files by date and size, and it's easy to delete.

Step-by-step: how to delete unnecessary files

Once you've identified which data is taking up the most space, you can start cleaning up, and let's start with the simplest thing, which is to delete junk files.

1. Deletion of photos and videos

Photos and videos usually take up the lion's share of the space.

1. Open the Mi Cloud → gallery.
2. Select an album or folder (e.g. Screenshots, Downloaded).
3. Click Control (or the Recycle Bin icon) and mark unnecessary files.
4. Confirm deletion. The files will be sent to the Recycle Bin, where they will be stored for 30 days before final deletion.

Tip: If you are afraid of losing important photos, download them to your device or external drive beforehand. In the Mi Cloud web version, select files and click Download.

2. Cleanup of backup copies

Backups are created automatically and can weigh several gigabytes to remove:

1. Go to Mi Cloud → Backup.
2. Select the device for which the copy is created (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro).+).
3. Click on the date of the copy and select Delete.

Warning: Deletion of the backup cannot be reversed. If you plan to reset your phone to factory settings, first check if there is an up-to-date copy.

3. Deletion of notes, contacts and other data

Synchronized Notes, Contacts and Calendar also take up space, albeit not so much, to clear them:

• 📝 Notes: Open Mi Cloud → Notes, select unnecessary entries and click Delete.
• 📇 Contacts: Removal of duplicate contacts is possible only through the Contacts app on your smartphone (in the cloud editing is limited).
• 📅 Calendar: Old Events Are Deleted in Mi Cloud → Calendar.

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If you use Google Contacts instead of Mi Contacts, turn off Contact Sync in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization so that they do not duplicate.

How to Disable Autosynchronization and Stop Cloud Filling

Even after cleaning, the Mi Cloud can quickly fill up again if you don't turn off automatic sync.

1. Disable synchronization of photos and videos:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Choose the Gallery.
3. Turn off the slider Sync photos and Sync videos.
4. In the Gallery Settings menu, turn off Autoboot when connecting to Wi-Fi.

2. Disabling backup:

To prevent the system from creating automatic copies:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup.
2. Turn off automatic backup.
3. In the Copy Settings section, uncheck the boxes for unnecessary data (e.g., Call Logs or Messages).

3. Application synchronization management:

Some Xiaomi apps (e.g. Records, Health) automatically sync data to stop it:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Scroll down to the Application Data Sync section.
3. Turn off sync for unnecessary applications.

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Disabling autosynchronization does not delete data that has already been downloaded, it only stops adding new ones, so to make room, you need to manually delete files from the cloud.

Cleaning the cloud through the computer: the web version of the Mi Cloud

If you don't feel comfortable managing a lot of files on your smartphone, you can use the web version of Mi Cloud on your computer, which is especially useful for mass deleting or sorting files by date/size.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select the Storage tab (or Storage if the site is in English).
3. At the top of the screen, you'll see a diagram of occupied space. Click on a category (like Photos) to open a list of files.
4. Sort files by size (click on Size column) or date.
5. Tick the unnecessary files and click Delete.

Advantages of the web version:

• 🖥️ A convenient interface for working with large amounts of data.
• 🔍 Possibility to search by file name.
• 📊 Detailed statistics on the occupied place.

Limitations:

• ⚠️ You can not delete backups of devices (only through the mobile application).
• ⚠️ No video preview function (Photos only).

Mi Cloud Hidden Features: What You Can Uninstall Without Consequences

There's data in Mi Cloud that takes up space, but is rarely used, and it can be safely deleted if you're not using it:

What can not be removed without risk:

• 🔑 Contacts – if they are not duplicated in Google Account.

Critical information: If you delete the backup of your device, you will not be able to restore applications and their data (for example, game progress or settings) when you next reset to factory settings MIUI).

What to do if Xiaomi’s cloud isn’t cleaned

Sometimes, after deleting files, the space in Mi Cloud is not freed up.

• 🔄 Data caching – changes are not immediately displayed.
• 🚫 Synchronization errors – files deleted locally but not on the server.
• 📦 Hidden system data that is not displayed in the interface.

Decisions:

1. Update the page (in the web version) or restart the Mi Cloud app.
2. Log out and log in to Xiaomi’s account again.
3. Clear the app's cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Mi Cloud → Warehouse → Clear the cache
4. Check the Recycle Bin - deleted files are stored there for 30 days and take up space.

⚠️ Note: if after all the manipulations the space is not free, contact Xiaomi through the form on the website mi.com/support. Include in the request a screenshot of the Warehouse section and a description of the problem.

Mi Cloud Alternatives: Where to Move Data

If 5-100GB of Mi Cloud isn’t enough, consider alternative cloud storage:

How to transfer data from Mi Cloud to another service:

1. Download files from Mi Cloud to your computer (via the web version).
2. Upload them to a new cloud service.
3. Set up autosynchronization on your smartphone (e.g. Gallery) → Settings → Autoboot in Google Photos).

⚠️ Note: when transferring backups, please note that you can only restore them to another device via Mi Cloud. MIUI.

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