How to permanently disable Xiaomi Cloud: 5 proven ways

Why users want to get rid of Mi Cloud and what happens after the shutdown

Xiaomi Cloud (or Mi Cloud) cloud storage is integrated into MIUI firmware so deeply that many owners of Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi smartphones have trouble deactivating it. The service automatically synchronizes contacts, photos, notes and even SMS, consuming traffic and battery power. But the main complaint is the binding to the Mi Account, without which you can not use some functions of the phone.

Once you shut down the cloud completely, you lose access to backups, sync between devices and some branded services (such as Mi Fit or Mi Home), but the phone will run faster, stop sending data to Xiaomi servers, and the battery will last longer. It is important to understand that deleting a Mi Account does not equal turning off the cloud - these are different procedures with different consequences.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways from partially disabling sync to completely removing cloud services from your phone, including hidden MIUI settings and bypassing restrictions through ADB.

Method 1: Partially disable synchronization via Mi Cloud settings

If you just need to stop automatically sending data to the cloud, but save your Mi Account for other services (such as Mi Band), use this method. It does not require a phone reset and works on all versions of MIUI from 12 to 14.

Go to: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud

Here you'll see a list of all the data that's synchronized. Turn off the unnecessary items by moving the sliders to the left:

• 📱 Contacts – Stop Duplicating the Address Book
• 📷 Gallery – Stop uploading photos to the cloud
• 📝 Notes – Disables the Synchronization of the Notes app
• 🔄 SMS and call history – prevents personal information from leaking
• 📍 Location – prohibits sending geodata

After the synchronization is disabled, it is recommended to clear the cloud cache.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Find Mi Cloud in the list
3. Press the Warehouse → Clear the cache

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If data continues to be sent after sync is disabled, check the permissions for the Mi Cloud application in Settings → Privacy → Application permissions. Disable access to contacts, storage and location.

Method 2: Completely delete your Mi Account (resetting your cloud binding)

This method radically removes your Xiaomi account from your phone, which automatically disables all cloud services.Warning: After this procedure, you will lose access to Mi Store purchases, branded themes and some camera features (for example, you will lose access to Mi Store purchases, branded themes and some camera features, AI-regimes).

⚠️ Note: Deleting your Mi Account will reset all data on your phone if you don’t have a local backup, and it can also block access to Find Device (phone search) and Mi Unlock (bootloader unlock).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi Account
2. Slip on the account avatar at the top of the screen
3. Select Delete Account (Password may be required)
4. Confirm the action via SMS or email
5. Wait until the process is completed (the phone will restart)

If the option to delete the account is inactive (in gray), then:

• 🔒 Reset protection is enabled on the phone (you need to turn off the Settings). → Additionally. → Protection and discharge)
• 📱 The device is tied to corporate policy (e.g., work phone)
• 🔄 The phone is in guest account mode (check Settings). → Users)

Backup on PC |Remember the username/password from Mi-account |Detach the phone from Mi Band/smart devices |Deactivate two-factor authentication |Check if the phone is tied to Mi Credit-->

Method 3: Block Mi Cloud via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., on firmware for POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12 with regional restrictions), you can block the cloud via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB-driver
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version)
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)

Steps:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your debugging permission
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Run the command to lock Mi Cloud: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice
4. To completely disable synchronization add: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.cloud
5. Reboot your phone: adb reboot

Once you reboot, the Mi Cloud icon will disappear from the settings menu and all the cloud background processes will stop. To bring it back, use the command:

adb shell pm enable com.miui.cloudservice

Method 4: Disconnect via Recovery Mode (for locked phones)

If the phone is locked (for example, after a reset without detachment of the account), and Mi Cloud requires authorization, you can try to disable the cloud through recovery mode.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe All Data (use volume buttons for navigation).
4. After reset, the phone will prompt you to log in to your Mi Account. At this stage: Connect to Wi-Fi Enter the wrong password 5 times - will the option Forgot the password appear? Follow the instructions for resetting the password (access to email/SMS will be required)

Settings → Xiaomi account

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi) 9A, POCO M3) After resetting via Recovery, anti-theft protection (Anti-Theft) may work, in which case the phone will require the old password even after deleting the account.

Method 5: Using third-party firmware (for advanced users)

The most radical way to get rid of Mi Cloud is to install custom firmware, such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience, which will completely remove all Xiaomi services, including the cloud, but require unlocking the bootloader and losing warranty.

Advantages of the method:

• 🚀 Complete absence of Mi Cloud and other Xiaomi system applications
• 🔒 No link to Mi Account
• 📱 Updates can be made directly from the community (without waiting for official patches)

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty)
• 🔧 Risk of "bricking" if installed incorrectly
• 📱 Some Camera Functions (AI-modes, Ultra HD) They're worse off

Installation instructions (briefly):

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires waiting 7-15 days after the account is linked).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model.
3. Download the appropriate firmware (for example, from the XDA Developers website).
4. With TWRP, run Wipe → Format Data (this will delete everything, including internal memory!).
5. Install firmware and GApps (if you need Google services).

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Comparison of Xiaomi Cloud Disconnection Methods

What to do if the Mi Cloud continues to work after shutdown

Sometimes, even after all the methods have been used, Mi Cloud continues to send data or appears in settings.

• 🔄 Auto-update MIUI — After the update, services can be restored.
• 📱 Enterprise applications (Theme, Security) that restart the cloud.
• 🔒 Operator policies (on some firmware for Redmi with reference to a mobile provider).

Decisions:

1. Freeze applications via ADB: adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.cloud adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics
2. Use Firewall (like NetGuard) to block internet access for com.miui.cloudservice.
3. Reverse to the older version of MIUI, where the cloud is less aggressive (e.g. MIUI 12.5 instead of 14).

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If Mi Cloud is still active after all the manipulations, check your phone for hidden admin apps in Settings → Passwords & Security → Device Administrators. Sometimes there are services hiding there that restart the cloud.

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