How to speed up Xiaomi Redmi Go: proven methods for a weak smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Go

Redmi Go’s performance depends on three key factors: RAM load, internal memory fragmentation, and energy saving settings. Even on Android 8.1, the Oreo Go Edition can be smooth if you set up the system correctly. In this article, 10 proven ways to speed up your smartphone, from basic to advanced, with step-by-step instructions and risk warnings.

⚠️ Important: Redmi Go is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and only 1 GB of RAM. Some methods (for example, disabling animation) will give a minimal increase, but in the complex the effect will be noticeable. If the phone is slowing down due to physical wear (bloated battery, damaged memory), software solutions will not help - you will need repairs.

1.Cache and garbage cleanup: the first step to speeding up

App cache and system debris are the main “brakes” for Redmi Go. Over time, temporary files take up up to 30% of internal memory, which leads to lags. Cleaning should be carried out at least 1 time a month, and with active use - once every 2 weeks.

Start with the built-in tools:

1. Go to Settings. → Warehouse.
2. Click "Clean" in the "Junk Files" section.
3. Select “App Cache” and confirm the cleanup.

For deep cleaning, use the side of the utility:

• 🧹 SD Maid – deletes residual files after uninstalling applications.
• 🗑️ Files by Google – Finds duplicates and large, unnecessary files.
• 🔍 CCleaner – Clears the cache and optimizes autoboot.

⚠️ Note: Do not clean the cache of system applications (e.g. com.android.systemui) manually through Settings → Applications. This can cause interface failures!

2. Autoboot Optimization: What You Can Disable

Redmi Go automatically triggers up to 20 background processes when turned on, which eats up precious 300-500MB of RAM. Disabling unnecessary autoboots will speed up the system start-up and reduce heating.

List of safe applications to disable:

• 📱 Mi Video, Mi Music – if you don’t use standard players.
• 🌐 Browser – if you use Chrome or Firefox.
• 📊 Analytics, Feedback – System Data Collection Services.
• 🎮 Game Center – if you don’t play games from Xiaomi.

How to turn off autoboot:

1. Install Autostarts (root rights required) or Greenify (no root required).
2. In the list, find the apps from the table below and disable them from auto-starting.
3. Reboot the phone.

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After disabling autoboot, check the notifications in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram). Some applications may stop showing push messages.

3. Customization of animation: speeding up the interface

System animations in MIUI look beautiful, but they slow down weak smartphones, and turning them off reduces the time to open apps by 15-20%, which requires activating the developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on MIUI Version 7 times until the notification “You are a developer” appears.
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the section "Animation"
5. The scale of window animation → Disable

The effect will be noticeable immediately: menus will open instantly, and switching between applications will be smoother. On Xiaomi Redmi Go, disabling animations gives a greater increase in performance than on flagships, due to a weak processor.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the developer menu (such as Do not turn off the screen or background processes) – this can lead to battery discharge or overheating!

4. Lightweight versions of applications

The standard versions of Facebook, Messenger or Instagram consume up to 400 MB of RAM each, which is critical for Redmi Go. Replace them with the Lite version or web app:

• 📘 Facebook Lite – Weighs 2MB instead of 150MB.
• 💬 Messenger Lite – works without background processes.
• 📷 Instagram Lite – no stories and reels, but consumes 3 times less resources.
• 🌐 Hermit – creates web applications from websites (for example, VC or Twitter).

How to install Lite versions:

1. Open Google Play.
2. In the search, type the name of the app + “Lite” (for example, “Facebook Lite”).
3. Remove the old version before installing the new one.

To save memory, use the application separation:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Select a heavy app (like Chrome).
3. Click on “Storage” → “Clear Data” (remove cache and settings).

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5. Transfer of applications to SD-map

Xiaomi Redmi Go supports memory cards up to 128 GB, but by default applications are installed in internal memory. Transfer of some software to SD will free 1-3 GB, which is critical for a weak device.

How to move applications:

1. Put it in. SD-map (format) FAT32 exFAT).
2. Go to Settings → Applications.
3. Select an app (like Spotify) → Storage → Change.
4. Press «SD-map and confirm the transfer.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not all apps support portability (such as WhatsApp or Google Play Services).
• ❌ Widgets will stop working.
• ❌ Speed of downloading applications with SD lower than the internal memory.

⚠️ Attention: Don't put it on SD-System application map (e.g. com.android.settings) – this will cause failures!

6.Reset to factory settings: a last resort

If all the methods didn't work, and Redmi Go is still slowing down, do a hard reset. It will delete all the data, but it will return the smartphone to factory speed. First, back up!

How to reset your settings:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset.
2. Select "Settings Reset."
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

What to do after the discharge:

• 🔄 Recover contacts and photos from backup (Google Account or Mi Cloud).
• 🚫 Don’t install all apps at once – add 2-3 a day to track your brakes».
• ⚡ Turn off auto-update in Play Market (Settings) → Auto-update of applications → Never).

If you have left the lags behind, there is a hardware problem (flash wear, processor malfunction) and only replacement of the components will help.

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Factory reset removes viruses, cleans the cache, and restores standard energy saving settings, the most effective way to speed up Redmi Go if the brakes were caused by software rather than hardware.

7.Alternative firmware: a risky but effective way

Stock firmware MIUI Go Edition is optimized for weak smartphones, but contains a lot of unnecessary software. Installing custom firmware (for example, LineageOS or Havoc-OS) can speed up work by 30-40%, but requires unlocking the bootloader and skills to work with fastboot.

The advantages of custom firmware:

• ✅ No pre-installed garbage (bloatwer).
• ✅ More recent versions of Android (like Android 10 instead of 8.1).
• ✅ Flexible performance settings (cores, schedulers).

Cons and risks:

• ❌ Loss of warranty (if it is still valid).
• ❌ Possible brick (turning the phone into a “brick”) when a firmware error.
• ❌ Certain functions (e.g, IR-blaster FM-radio may not be operational.

If you decide to firmware, follow this algorithm:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires a Xiaomi account).
2. Install TWRP Recovery for Redmi Go (version 3.3.1 or later).
3. Download firmware from XDA Developers (e.g. forum.xda-developers.com).
4. Fly through fastboot or TWRP.

⚠️ Warning: Unofficial firmware cancels warranty and may result in loss IMEI. Before you start, check the firmware compatibility with the Redmi Go model (codename - tiare)!

8. Hardware causes of brakes: when software methods do not help

If Redmi Go is slowing down even after all the optimizations, the problem may be in the hardware.

• 🔋 Worn-out battery – when the discharge is below 20%, the processor automatically reduces performance.
• 💾 Damaged flash memory – broken sectors cause lags when reading/write.
• 🔥 Overheating of the processor - due to dried thermal paste or dust clogging.
• 📶 Failed communication module – a constant search network loads the system.

How to diagnose hardware problems:

1. Check the battery status in ##4636## → Battery Information. If the wear level is above 50%, the battery needs to be replaced.
2. Test your memory with MemTest86 (root required).
3. Measure the temperature with AIDA64. Normally for Snapdragon 425 - up to 60 ° C under load.

Cost of repair (example prices for 2026):

If the phone is older than 3-4 years, repairs may not be cost-effective, in which case consider buying a used Redmi 9A or Poco C31 – they are 2-3 times more powerful than the Redmi Go at a similar price.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the acceleration of Xiaomi Redmi Go