How to view the clipboard on Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 14 and 15

The clipboard on Xiaomi smartphones is an invisible assistant that saves you time every day. You copy a password, text or link, and they're temporarily stored in the device's memory. But what if you want to return data that you copied an hour ago? Or how do you find the history of the buffer if standard methods don't work?

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can view clipboards on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from built-in MIUI 14/15 to third-party apps. You’ll learn how to turn on your copy history, where temporary files are stored, and why the buffer is sometimes reset after a reboot. And a unique method for recovering deleted data from the buffer via ADB, which is not even described in the official documentation.

1. Standard clipboard in MIUI: where to look and how to use

In the latest versions of the MIUI 14 and 15, the clipboard browsing feature is integrated into the Gboard (Google) or standard Xiaomi Keyboard. However, many users do not know that it exists - the interface is hidden behind a long hold.

To open up the story:

• 📱 Open any field to enter (for example, in messages or browser).
• 🔍 Hold your finger to nothing – a menu with the “Clipboard” option will appear").
• 📋 Click on the buffer icon and a list of the latest copied items (usually 5-20 pieces) will open).
• ⚙️ Configure the save: in some versions MIUI You can include a permanent history in the settings → Additionally. → buffer.

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If the clipboard is not displayed, check if it is disabled in the keyboard settings. For Gboard, the path: Settings → System → Language and input → Virtual Keyboard → Gboard → Clipboard.

Important: The standard buffer in MIUI does not save data after a reboot and has a limit on the number of items (usually 20). If you need to keep copies longer, read about third-party applications in the next section.

⚠️ Note: In some regional firmware (e.g. Europe), the clipboard function may be disabled by default due to the privacy policy. → Confidentiality → Special permits → Clipboard and turn on the option.

2. Third-party applications for advanced buffer management

If MIUI's built-in capabilities aren't enough, third-party tools come to the rescue.

• 🔄 Keep an unlimited copy history (thousands of items).
• 🔒 Encrypt sensitive data (passwords, bank details).
• 📤 Synchronize the buffer between devices via the cloud.
• 🧹 Automatically clean up the history on schedule.

Top.-3 apps:

How to install and configure:

1. Download the app from Google Play or APK-file.
2. At the first start, grant permission to Read the clipboard (required!).
3. In the settings, enable AutoRun and Display on top of other windows (for quick access).
4. To sync between devices, use your Google account or your own app cloud.

⚠️ Attention: Clipboard management applications require access to the Accessibility Service, which is necessary for copy tracking, but can be used by attackers. Only install verified utilities from official sources!

3. Hidden MIUI features: how to enable extended buffer

Few people know that MIUI 14/15 has a hidden clipboard mode with advanced features, which is activated through the codes of the engineering menu or the developer settings.

Instructions for activation:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the engineering menu, select Usage statistics → Clipboard.
3. Activate the option Extended Clipboard History.
4. Reset the device.

After that, in the standard buffer will appear:

• 📅 History of the last 7 days (instead of 20 minutes).
• 🖼️ Support for images and files (not just text).
• 🔍 Search for copy history.

Note that the enhanced buffer does not work on custom firmware devices (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience) and may conflict with third-party buffer managers before activating them.

4. How to recover deleted data from the clipboard

If you accidentally cleared the buffer or rebooted your phone, you still have a chance to get the data back, and in MIUI, the temporary buffer files are stored in the system folder, and you can manually extract them.

Method 1: Through a file manager (for rooted devices)

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Manager.
2. Cross the path: /data/clipboard/ or (for new versions) MIUI): /data/user_de/0/com.android.providers.media/clipboard/
3. Copy files with the.clip extension to a safe location.
4. Open them through a text editor (like QuickEdit).

Method 2: Through ADB (without root)

If you don’t have root rights, you can try extracting data from Android Debug Bridge:

adb shell


su




cat /data/clipboard/clipboard.db | grep -a "your_keyword"

Replace. your_keyword The text fragment you were looking for.

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Data recovery from the buffer is possible only within 24 hours after copying, after which the files are automatically cleared by the system.

⚠️ Note: Working with system folders through ADB or root may cause a loss of warranty or unstable operation of the device.Before experimenting, make a backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup.

5 Why the Exchange Buffer on Xiaomi is Not Working: Reasons and Solutions

Sometimes the clipboard suddenly stops storing data or displaying history, and let's look at the typical problems and how to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the keyboard settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Language and input.
2. Select your keyboard (such as Gboard).
3. Press Resetting.
4. Reset the device.

Check if the buffer is included in the keyboard settings

Update MIUI to the latest version

Clear the cache of the Keyboard application (Settings → Applications → Application Management)

Turn off the energy saving mode for the buffer manager

Try another keyboard (e.g. Microsoft SwiftKey)

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6. Alternative ways: cloud, notes and automation

If the standard clipboard does not suit, alternative methods of saving the copied can be used:

1. Cloud services

• 📱 Xiaomi Cloud: automatically syncs text notes between devices. Copyed text can be pasted into a note and saved.
• 🌐 Google Keep: Create a note with the #buffer tag and all copies will be saved there via Tasker or Automate.
• 🔗 Pushbullet: transmits a clipboard between the phone and the computer in real time.

2 Automation with Tasker

With the Tasker application, you can configure automatic saving of all copied text into a file:

1. Create a new task (Task → New Task).
2. Add the condition Event → UI → Clipboard Set.
3. Add the action File → Write File with a path /sdcard/Clipboard/clip_%DATE.txt.
4. In the "Text" field, specify the %CLIP variable.

3. Quick notes at MIUI

MIUI 15 has a Quick Notes feature (Settings → Additional → Quick Notes) that allows you to:

• Save the copied text with one swipe.
• Add tags and categories.
• Export to PDF or DOCX.

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For quick access to the clipboard on Xiaomi, set up a launch gesture. For example, in Gboard you can assign a buffer history opening to double-press the Shift key.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the exchange buffer on Xiaomi