How to remove data from Xiaomi Cloud in whole or in part: Instruction 2026

Xiaomi Cloud Cloud automatically stores your photos, contacts, notes and smartphone backups, freeing up space on your device. But what if you want to delete unnecessary files, free up space in the cloud, or even clear your account before selling your phone? In this article, we will discuss all the ways to delete data, from selectively clearing individual folders to completely resetting cloud storage.

It’s important to understand that deleting files from Xiaomi Cloud can affect synchronization of data on all your Xiaomi devices. For example, if you delete contacts from the cloud, they will disappear on your smartphone if synchronization is enabled. So before cleaning, be sure to check the synchronization settings and make local copies of important data.

We will look at official methods of deleting through the Mi Cloud app, the web version of the service, and alternative ways for users who do not have access to the linked phone number, and separately focus on hidden data that can remain in the cloud even after visible cleaning, and explain how to detect it.

Why data stays in Xiaomi Cloud after being deleted from your phone

Many users are faced with a situation where files deleted from their phone continue to take up space in the cloud, due to the independent storage system Xiaomi Cloud.

• 📱 Automatic sync: Photos, contacts and notes are duplicated in the cloud in the background. Deleting a file from a phone does not mean removing it from the cloud unless sync is disabled.
• 🔄 Cloud Recycle Bin: Deleted files are placed in a special folder and stored for up to 30 days (for free accounts.
• 📁 Backups: System backups (such as Miui Backup) may contain data that you have already manually deleted.
• 🔒 Hidden Application Data: Some applications (such as Mi Fit or Mi Home) store data in the cloud separately from the main storage.

To really make room, it's not enough to just erase files from your phone, you go to the web version of Xiaomi Cloud or the app and manually clear the unnecessary data, and some types of files (such as backups) can be hidden in the depths of the menu - finding them requires separate actions.

How to remove files from Xiaomi Cloud from your phone

The easiest way to clean up the cloud is to use the official Mi Cloud app, pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones.

1. Open the Mi Cloud app (cloud icon on a white background).
2. Sign in if required (use the same account as you do on your phone).
3. Go to the Warehouse or Management tab (depending on the version of the application).
4. Select a data category: 📷 Photo/Video – to delete media files. 📇 Contacts - to clean the phone book. 📝 Notes - to remove notes from Mi Notes. 🔄 Backups – to manage system backups.

Delete

Confirm the action in the dialog window.

Note that deleted files first enter the Xiaomi Cloud Recycle Bin, which is stored for 30 days, and to make room immediately, you need to:

Go to the Cart section in the Mi Cloud app|

Select all files or select the right ones|

Click Clean the cart or Delete Forever|

Confirm the action in the pop-up window-->

An important caveat: if you delete a photo or video, check if the Autoboot option is enabled in the Gallery settings, otherwise deleted files can be re-loaded to the cloud the next time you connect to Wi-Fi. → Synchronization with Mi Cloud → Autouploading media files.

Delete data via the web version of Xiaomi Cloud (from PC or phone)

The Xiaomi Cloud web interface provides more file management capabilities than the mobile app, for example, it can massively allocate files, sort them by date or size, and view hidden backups to take advantage of the web version:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. In the menu on the left, select the Warehouse or Data Management section.
3. List of categories will open: 📁 Cloud storage – all your files are stored here (photos, documents, videos). 📱 Devices - backups of smartphones and tablets. 🔧 Applications – data from Mi Fit, Mi Home and other services.
4. To delete files: Tick any unnecessary items. Tap Delete (basket icon at the top menu). Confirm the action.

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Basket

Clear it all up.

In the web version, you can also filter files by size to quickly find the largest and delete them.

1. In the Cloud Storage section, click on the filter icon (☰).
2. Choose the size of the size (in descending order).
3. Delete the largest files (usually video or backups).

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If you don’t see some files in the web version, try changing the interface language to English (Settings). → Language → Sometimes the Russian version hides separate sections.

How to remove Xiaomi backups (Miui Backup) from the cloud

Miui Backup is one of the main space eaters in Xiaomi Cloud, which are created automatically when you update your system or manually through Settings. → The phone. → Backups: You can only delete them through the web version or through a special menu in the application.

Instructions for removing backups:

1. Go to the web version of Xiaomi Cloud.
2. Go to Devices (or Backups in English).
3. You will see a list of all backups sorted by date and device model.
4. Click on the right backup, then select Delete (or Delete).
5. Please note that it will be impossible to recover data from this backup!

If there are no old backups on the list, but the cloud is still occupied, check the hidden system copies.

• System Backup is a complete copy of the system.
• App Data is the data of applications.
• Settings Backup – Settings of the phone.

To remove them:

1. In the web version, go to Data Management → Annexes.
2. Find the Miui Backup or Backup section.
3. Delete all unnecessary copies.

Xiaomi Cloud Cleanup: How to Delete Everything at Once

If you want to completely erase all data from the cloud (for example, before deleting your account or transferring your device to another person), use the Clean Everything feature.

• 📲 Download important files to your computer or external drive.
• 📇 Export contacts to.vcf file.
• 📝 Save notes manually (e.g., copy text into document).

Step-by-step instructions for complete cleaning:

1. Go to the web version of Xiaomi Cloud.
2. Go to Account Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Select Data Management → Clear all data.
4. Enter the password from the account for confirmation.
5. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

The process can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of data.

• All files, including photos, videos and documents, will be permanently deleted.
• Backups of devices will be unavailable for recovery.
• The data from the apps (Mi Fit, Mi Home) will also be erased.

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A full cloud cleanup does not delete your Xiaomi account.To fully deactivate your profile, you need to request the deletion of your support account separately.

Note: if you use Xiaomi Cloud on multiple devices (e.g. smartphone) + tablet, after cleaning, the data will disappear from all gadgets where synchronization is enabled. Before the procedure, turn off synchronization in the settings of each device:

Settings → Accounts and Synchronization → Mi Cloud → Disable Synchronization

How to delete Xiaomi Cloud data without phone access

If you lose your phone or don't have access to your linked number, you can clean the cloud via the web version or by contacting support.

Method 1: Through the website (if you remember the password)

1. Go to i.mi.com from any device.
2. Sign in to your account using your email or previous phone number (if not blocked).
3. Delete the instructions from the previous sections.

Method 2: Xiaomi Support (if you forget your password)

1. Go to the support page: account.xiaomi.com.
2. Select Forgot Password? and try to restore access through a backup email.
3. If recovery is not possible, click Contact Support and fill out the form stating: Reasons for contact: Loss of access to your account. Verification data: IMEI phone, date of last activity, linked email.

Wait for a response (usually 1-3 days) Support may request additional documents (such as a check for a phone purchase).

Method 3: Using the Mi Cloud app on another Xiaomi device

1. Take any Xiaomi smartphone (like a friend or relative).
2. Install the Mi Cloud app (if not available).
3. Sign in to your account through another account.
4. Delete the data according to the standard instructions.

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If you sell a phone and can’t remove data from the cloud, be sure to reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Resetting settings. This will untie the device from the account, but the data in the cloud will remain.

Hidden data in Xiaomi Cloud: what remains after cleaning

Even after deleting all visible files, Xiaomi Cloud may still have hidden data that is not displayed in the main sections, including:

To completely erase all traces, including hidden data, follow the following steps:

1. Delete all visible files through the web version.
2. Clear the basket.
3. Delete your profiles in Mi Fit, Mi Home, Mi Browser (if you used synchronization).
4. Contact support with a request for complete deletion of the account (this will delete all data, including logs).

Important: Even after deleting your account, some data may be stored on Xiaomi servers for up to 90 days in accordance with the company’s privacy policy. GDPR), Clarify this point in support.

Frequent errors when deleting data from Xiaomi Cloud

Many users have problems trying to clean the cloud, and here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them:

• ❌ Deleting files from your phone alone doesn't clean up the cloud. You have to log into Mi Cloud separately.
• ❌ Ignoring the Recycle Bin - Files stay in it for 30 days and continue to take up space.
• ❌ Deleting your account instead of data will result in loss of access to all Xiaomi services (including Mi Fit and Mi Home).
• ❌ Unverified Third Party Programs – Some Cloud Cleaners Can Be Fraudulent.
• ❌ No backups – Before clearing the cloud, save important data locally.

How to avoid mistakes:

• 🔍 Before deleting, check what data is synced to the cloud (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Cloud).
• 📡 Use a stable Internet connection – if a bad signal is sent, files may not be completely deleted.
• 🔄 After cleaning, restart your phone so that the changes take effect.
• 📧 If you delete your account, link backup email to restore it.

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If the cloud is not freed up after deleting the data, check the Backups section – often there are old backups that occupy gigabytes.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions