How to remove Xiaomi Cloud from your phone: 5 proven ways

Why users want to get rid of Mi Cloud and can it be done safely?

Xiaomi Cloud (or Mi Cloud) is built into the firmware of all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones as an integral part of the ecosystem, automatically synchronizing contacts, photos, notes and even SMS, offering 5 GB of free storage. However, many users face challenges ranging from the inability to completely delete an account without resetting their phone to suspicions of collecting unnecessary data, especially for those who buy used devices or want to switch to alternative cloud services.

It's important to understand that Mi Cloud is tightly integrated into MIUI — it can't be removed as a regular app through the menu. But there are workarounds, from turning off syncs to deep settings through ADB or even modifying firmware. In this article, we'll take a look at all the working methods, including those that Xiaomi doesn't advertise. We warn you that some actions may violate the warranty or lead to locking the device — read carefully!

Method 1: Standardly disable synchronization through settings

The safest and most recommended method is not to delete the Mi Cloud completely, but simply to disable all its functions. This will not free up space in memory, but will stop background activity and data collection. MIUI 12–14:

1. Open the Settings. → Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account).
2. Go to the Mi Cloud section.
3. Turn off the sliders opposite: 📱 Contacts (stop synchronizing the phone book) 📷 Gallery (disables photo backup) 📝 Notes and Records (if you use them) 🔄 Autosynchronization (Main Switch)

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⚠️ Note: After disabling Mi Cloud, new photos and contacts will no longer be saved to the cloud, but the data already uploaded will remain on Xiaomi servers. To delete them, you need to manually clean the storage through the web version of i.mi.com.

Method 2: Delete your Xiaomi account (full reset)

If you want to get rid of your Mi Cloud attachment completely, you'll have to delete your Xiaomi account from your device, and that will lead to:

• 🔓 Unlock the possibility of changing the firmware region (relevant for "gray" devices).
• 🚫 Loss of access to Mi Store purchases, themes, and features MIUI.
• ⚠️ Reset all data on your phone (unless you make a backup copy).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Account.
2. Select Delete Account (Password may be required).
3. Confirm the action via SMS or email.
4. After deleting the account, the phone will offer to reset to factory settings - agree.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Or the Redmi Note 11 Pro.+) After deleting the account, a blocking may work MIUI (Require you to enter your old password the next time you sign in. To avoid this, link another Xiaomi or Google account to your phone before you delete it.

Make a backup copy of the data|Remember/Save Password from Mi Account|Link an alternative email to your account|Make sure the phone is not on credit/leasing (may be blocked)-->

Method 3: Disable Mi Cloud via ADB (for advanced)

If standard methods do not help, you can use them. ADB-This will disable Mi Cloud system applications without root rights, but requires connecting the phone to a computer. MIUI 13–14 and most models Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB Tools.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to unlock the developer menu, then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 🔌 Cable USB (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the debugging permission.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the adb folder.
3. Enter the commands in turn: adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.cloudbackup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.account
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: After completing these commands:

• The Mi Cloud icon will disappear from the menu.
• Synchronization and backup functions will become unavailable.
• Some system updates can restore deleted packets – you will have to repeat the procedure.

Method 4: Using Magisk and the Disable Mi Cloud

For users with root rights (Magisk), there is a more radical way to install a special module that completely blocks the Mi Cloud at the system level, which is suitable for unlocked downloaders and requires the pre-installing of Magisk.

Instructions:

1. Download the Disable Mi Cloud module (available on XDA Developers or GitHub).
2. Open the Magisk Manager app and go to the Modules section.
3. Click Install from Storage and select the downloaded file.
4. Reboot the phone.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔒 Disable Mi Cloud completely without self-healing.
• 📉 Reducing background battery consumption.
• 🛡️ Blocking telemetry collection (if the module is configured accordingly).

⚠️ Warning: Installation of informal modules may lead to unstable work MIUI or problems with OTA-Update. Before installation, backup through TWRP Or OrangeFox.

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If after installing the module, the phone stopped updating "over the air", temporarily disable the module in Magisk, update, and then turn it on again.

Method 5: Switching to custom firmware (extreme case)

If you want to get rid of all the traces of Xiaomi, including Mi Cloud, Mi Account and other system services, there is only one option left - install custom firmware (for example, LineageOS, Pixel Experience or ArrowOS).

• 🔄 Remove all proprietary components Xiaomi.
• 📱 It offers a clean Android without unnecessary services.
• ⚠️ Deprives of warranty and may disrupt some functions (e.g, IR-blaster NFC).

Compatibility table of popular firmware with Xiaomi devices:

⚠️ Attention: Before installing custom firmware:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (can take up to 72 hours).
2. Install TWRP or another custom recaveri.
3. Make a full backup through TWRP → Backup.

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Custom firmware is the only way to get rid of Mi Cloud 100%, but it is only suitable for experienced users who are ready to lose the warranty.

What happens if you completely remove Mi Cloud: pros and cons

Before making a decision, weigh the consequences: Removing or disabling Mi Cloud has both obvious benefits and hidden risks.

Pros:

• 🛡️ Privacy: Data collection on your activity is stopped (according to independent research, Mi Cloud transfers information about your location, application usage, and even browser history to Xiaomi).
• 🔋 Performance: Reduces background activity and battery consumption (tests show that the Mi Cloud can consume up to 5% of its charge per day).
• 📱 Freedom: The ability to use alternative cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud) without conflict.

Cons:

• 🔄 Loss of features: Mi Share (fast file transfer), note synchronization, backup will stop working SMS.
• ⚠️ Lockdown risk: On some models (Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K60) Deleting your account may result in activation of the blocking MIUI (resetting).
• 🔧 Problems with updates: Systemic OTA-Updates may stop installing or require the Mi Cloud to be restored.

If you still decide to delete, we recommend first to test the synchronization disconnect (Method 1) and only then to proceed to radical measures.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing Xiaomi Cloud