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Xiaomi: Copy and Paste a Text Message

Need to reuse a phone number, code, or address from an SMS without retyping it? On Xiaomi phones the copy option for a text message only appears after a precise long press, and it is easy to miss if you tap the wrong spot on the bubble. Here is where the Copy command actually shows up inside the Messages app.

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Copy a Text Message auf Xiaomi

Copying a text message on a Xiaomi phone works the same way across MIUI versions, but the Copy option only appears after a long press directly on the message bubble, not on the conversation list.

Open MessagesChoose a ConversationTap and hold a MessageTap on Copy. The message text is now stored on the clipboard.

To paste it elsewhere, tap and hold an empty spot in the target text field. A pop-up appears with a Paste option that inserts the stored text.

This works for both SMS and MMS messages, and covers plain text, links, and numbers inside a message body.

If the Copy option does not show up after a long press, you likely tapped an image, sticker, or other attachment instead of the actual text. Try pressing slightly to the side of any media element, directly on the written text.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. After the long press, drag the selection handles that appear on the bubble to highlight just the section you need, then tap Copy.