Help Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 – messages are full

[EnglishProtutor]

I have just acquired a: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

I keep getting a "messages are full"; warning me that I can't receive any more SMS until I've made room.

I don't have many apps, photos or files loaded on the phone.

I have 2 SIM cards installed, however, it seems the phone tries to store my SMS messages onto my primary SIM card.

How can I get the phone to store SMS messages locally (64 GB memory) ?

I’ve looked under Messages → Settings, there’s no option to change the storage location for messages.

Many thanks.

 

[Dannydet]

Settings, apps, messaging, clear cache, clear data

 

[EnglishProtutor]

Thanks. Tried that, only temporary fix. Need to set the default storage location to local storage.

 

[nu2andy]

You can use Xiaomi Cloud Storage.

 

[nu2andy]

I have since my earlier Post used Transfer Companion to transfer Text messages from my phone to my comp and print out what I wanted.
To transfer Messages, Music and other files between your Phone and your PC you need to install Droid Transfer onto your PC and Transfer Companion on your Android device. You can use your USB cable or WiFi to do the transfer. Worked great for me.