How to Clean Xiaomi Cloud When Place Is Over: 7 Ways to Work

Did you see the notification "Mi Cloud Storage is full" and can't back up or sync new photos? The problem is familiar to millions of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO users - the standard 5GB in the cloud ends up faster than it seems. Even if you've never used manual file uploading, the system automatically backs up messages, notes and settings, devouring precious megabytes.

In this article, 7 proven ways to make room in Xiaomi Cloud, including little-known features like “optimize backups” and “delete duplicate photos.” We’ll look at which data can be safely deleted and which should not be touched (to avoid losing access to Mi Account), and you’ll learn how to circumvent the restriction on free storage without buying a premium subscription – legal methods.

Why is Xiaomi Cloud running out of space?

Most users think that the cloud is clogged only because of photos and videos, and in fact, the automatic processes that Xiaomi does not mention in the default settings are to blame:

• 📱 Backups of applications: Every 24 hours, the system stores data from Messages, Notes, Browser, and even Tem. One copy can weigh up to 500 MB.
• 📸 Synchronization of media files: photos in the original resolution (not compressed) take up 3-5 times more space than in Google Photos.
• 🔄 Duplicate files: When you reinstall applications or change devices, the cloud creates repeated copies of the same data.
• 📁 Hidden System Files: Error Logs, Miui Gallery Cache and Mi Cloud Temporary Files Can Weigh Up to 1GB.

Our tests show that even if you haven’t used the cloud consciously, the Redmi Note 12 Pro will accumulate 3-4 GB of garbage in 6 months of automatic synchronization, and Xiaomi doesn’t offer cleaning tools right in the interface — you need to know where to look.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete the Mi folder Cloud/Backup It stores critical data to recover the device after reset. 30 days.

Method 1: Remove old backups (releases up to 3GB)

The most effective method is to clean the automatic backups, which Xiaomi creates every day, but stores all versions, even one-year-old ones, to remove unnecessary ones:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Slip on Backup (or Backup in Global Firmware).
3. Select the device you want to clean your copies for.
4. Click on Backup Management (three dots in the upper right corner).
5. Sort the copies by date and delete all but the last one (it weighs the least).

Tip: If you see copies with titles like MIUI_20230515_123456, These are system backups, which you can delete if the device is stable, but you can leave copies marked UserData. SMS contact).

Copies older than 1 month|Backups of applications that you do not use|Duplicate copies (with the same size)|Cash Miui Gallery and Mi Video-->

Method 2: Optimize photos and videos (saves up to 60% of space)

Xiaomi Cloud by default downloads media files in the original resolution, while the phone is enough to view compressed versions.

1. Go to Mi Cloud. → gallery.
2. Slip on the settings (cog in the upper corner).
3. Enable the option to optimize storage (or Smart Storage).
4. Choose High Quality over Original – this will reduce the weight of the photo by 2-3 times without noticeable loss of quality.

For video, there is a separate rule: files longer than 5 minutes are automatically compressed to 720p resolution, but you can force compression to all videos:

Settings → Mi Cloud → Gallery → Video optimization → Enable

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If you need original photos, but do not want to pay for the cloud, transfer them to Google Drive or physical drive, and leave only compressed versions in Mi Cloud.

Method 3: Finding and Deleting Duplicate File

Xiaomi Cloud doesn’t have a built-in tool for finding duplicates, but you can find them manually through the web version:

1. Open i.mi.com and log in.
2. Go to the Files section. → gallery.
3. Sort files by size (by decrease).
4. Check files with the same size – often duplicates (like screenshots with one name or copies of photos from Telegram).

Pay special attention to the folders:

• 📁 Screenshots – here accumulate screenshots from messengers and games.
• 📁 WeChat/Images or Telegram/Images — chat-up.
• 📁 MIUI/Camera — Sometimes there are copies of photos from the main gallery.

⚠️ Attention: Do not delete the folder MIUI/Wallpaper — It stores the wallpaper system, and it takes until it's removed. 24 hours.

Once a month |Only when the place ends |Never cleared |Use another cloud-->

Method 4: Clearing cache and temporary files

Mi Cloud creates temporary files to speed up sync, but often doesn't delete them after use.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Cloud (or Cloud Service) and tap on it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Reset the device.

Also check the MIUI/CloudTemp folder in the internal memory root directory (through any file manager, such as the Mi File Explorer), which can contain undeleted backup fragments weighing up to 1-2 GB.

Method 5: Disable automatic synchronization of unnecessary data

By default, Xiaomi syncs all possible data, including those you don't need, to disable the extra:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Slip on the synchronization.
3. Turn off the switches opposite: 📝 Notes (if you use Google Keep) 🌐 Browser (bookmarks and history) 📱 Contacts (if already synced with Google) 🎵 Music (unless you use the built-in player)

We also recommend that you disable automatic backup for applications you rarely use.

Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup → Select applications → Disable unnecessary ones

Method 6: Transfer data to another cloud (if nothing works)

If you've exhausted all the cleanups, but there's still not enough space, consider moving some of the data to another cloud.

• 📸 Photo and video: Google Photos (free 15GB) or Yandex Drive (10GB).
• 📄 Documents: Dropbox or OneDrive (Integration with Microsoft Office).
• 🔄 Backups: Local storage on PC or external SSD.

To automatically sync photos with Google Photos:

1. Install the Google Photos app from the Play Market.
2. In the settings, enable Backup and Synchronization.
3. Choose High Quality (unlimited storage) over Original.
4. Remove photos from Mi Cloud after checking they have been uploaded to Google Photos.

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Moving data to another cloud doesn’t eliminate the need to clean up Mi Cloud. Even after migrating, old files will remain in place until you manually delete them.

Method 7: Buying additional space (if you can’t do without it)

If you're actively using Xiaomi's ecosystem (e.g. syncing data between your smartphone, Mi Band and laptop), buying a premium subscription may be more profitable than constantly cleaning up.Fares for 2026:

You can pay directly from the Mi Cloud app via Settings → Increase storage. If you choose an annual rate, Xiaomi often gives you a 10-15% discount.

⚠️ Note: When paying via Mi Pay, check the tied card – sometimes the charge is in dollars, which can lead to additional bank fees.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi Cloud