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Turn off Xiaomi Cloud sync on Xiaomi HyperOS 1

Cloud backup

Sensitivity 5/5

Default: On

Phones / Xiaomi HyperOS 1 / Xiaomi Cloud sync

This cloud solution provides online storage and synchronization for private information generated on Xiaomi handsets. Its activation requires manual sign-in to a Mi Account and can be managed per data category.

Goes to
Xiaomi
Default
On
Control
Can be switched off
Effort
a few seconds
Needs
account

How to do it

Open Settings, tap Xiaomi Account, select Xiaomi Cloud, and turn off syncing for all listed categories.

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Device settings and data will no longer sync with Xiaomi servers.

What is collected

Contact lists, sms records, photographs, browser bookmarks.

The service is intended to back up user personal data and make it available across compatible Xiaomi devices.

Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.

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