Where to watch memory on Xiaomi Redmi 6A: a complete guide with photos and secrets

Xiaomi Redmi 6A is one of the most popular budget smartphones, released in 2018, but still in demand due to its reliability and simplicity. However, over time, users face a lack of memory: applications are slowed down, photos are not saved, and the system gives notifications about overflow storage. If you are wondering how to check memory on Redmi 6A, this article will help you to understand all the nuances from standard methods to hidden MIUI functions.

We will look not only at where to see the total amount of RAM and ROM, but also how to analyze memory usage in detail, find junk files, and even check the real amount of storage (which sometimes differs from the manufacturer’s stated), and pay special attention to the specifics of MIUI firmware – why incorrect data can be displayed in the settings and how to fix it.

Important: Redmi 6A came in several versions with different memory capacity (16/32 GB ROM and 2 GB RAM). If you are not sure about your version, there is a way to determine it without disassembling the phone.

1. Standard method: Memory verification via MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It is suitable for all firmware versions (including MIUI 9/10/11, which were installed on the Redmi 6A).

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select the About Phone section.
3. Stick to the item Warehouse (or Memory in older versions of MIUI).
4. Wait for the data to load – the system scans the occupied and free space.

The screen will show:

• 📱 Internal memory – total ROM (for example, 16 GB or 32 GB).
• 🔄 Occupied – how much space are used by apps, cache and media files.
• ✅ Free – Available space for new data.
• 🔍 Recommendations — MIUI automatically prompts you to clear the cache or delete unnecessary files.

⚠️ Note: In some of the firmware Redmi 6A This may show incorrect memory (for example, 14 GB instead of 16 GB), because part of the storage is reserved for system files and recovery. To see the real volume, use the methods in the following sections.

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2.RAM (Ram Memory) Check on Redmi 6A

RAM is responsible for multitasking and speed of the phone. The Redmi 6A has 2GB of RAM, but over time, some of it can be used in the background.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap the MIUI version several times (usually 7-10 taps) until you get a message: You are a developer!
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new section for developers.
4. Find Memory or Use of RAM.

On the screen you will see a graph with:

• 📊 Total RAM – 2 GB (can be displayed as 1.9–2.1 GB due to system redundancy).
• 🔴 How much memory is currently occupied.
• 🟢 Free – available for new tasks.
• 🔄 Cacheted – temporary data that can be cleaned.

💡 Useful advice: If the free RAM is less than 200-300 MB, the phone will start to hang:

• 🛑 Close the background apps (swipe up in the multitasking menu).
• 🧹 Clear the cache through Settings → Annexes → Select the application → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone – it will free up the “hang” processes.

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3. Alternative methods: engineering menu and codes

If the standard settings do not show the full information, you can use the engineering menu or USSD-These methods give more detail, but they require caution -- don't change parameters unless you're sure they're useful!

Method 1: Engineering Menu (MTK)

The Redmi 6A is built on the MediaTek Helio A22 processor, so there is an engineering menu available for it:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##4636##
3. Select the item Phone Information.
4. Scroll down to the Memory block.

Method 2: Code for checking the storage

Enter in the telephone application:

##36446337##

This code will open the MMITest menu, where the Storage section will show:

• 💾 Total RAM — total RAM.
• 📁 Internal Storage – Full ROM (including hidden partitions).
• 🔋 Battery Info – battery charge (additional).

⚠️ Warning: Do not press other buttons in the engineering menu, this can cause a reset or damage to the firmware. If you accidentally change the setting, restart the phone immediately.

4. Third-party applications for memory analysis

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can install specialized utilities that not only show the amount of memory, but also help optimize the use of memory. 6A:

🔹 How to use it AIDA64:

1. Install and open the application.
2. Go to the Warehouse tab.
3. In the Internal Memory block, the real volume will be specified (for example, 14.9 GB out of 16 GB).
4. In the Memory tab, data about RAM.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like SD Maid or CCleaner can delete important system files if you use them without care. Don't manually clean folders with system, vendor or data names, which will cause your phone to crash.

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If memory is quickly filled up again after cleaning, check the applications for viruses with Malwarebytes. Some Trojans create hidden files that take up gigabytes.

5. How to check memory through a computer (ADB)

For advanced users, there is a way to get memory data through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which is useful if the phone is buggy and does not show information in the settings.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB debugging on your phone (Settings → Developer).
2. Connect the Redmi 6A to your computer.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Linux/Mac) and type:

adb devices

(The name of your device should be displayed).

adb shell df -h

This command will show a memory markup indicating:

• /data – user data (applications, files).
• /system – System files (cannot be changed!)
• /sdcard – internal storage (photo, video).

💡 Example of inference:

Filesystem      Size  Used  Avail  Use%  Mounted on




/data           14G   8.5G  5.5G   61%   /data




/system         2.1G  1.8G  300M   86%   /system




/sdcard         14G   10G   4G     71%   /sdcard

⚠️ Note: Do not follow the commands adb shell rm -rf Or similar – it will delete all data from the phone without the possibility of recovery!

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ADB is a powerful tool, but it's dangerous. Use it only if you're confident in the commands. Standard methods or AIDA64 are enough for normal memory testing.

6 Why Redmi 6A memory is “disappearing” and how to get it back

Many Redmi 6A users are faced with a problem: where does memory go? For example, a 16GB phone only shows 10GB of free space, even though you didn't install anything.

• 🗑️ System sections — MIUI reserve ~3-5 GB for firmware and recovery.
• 📱 Pre-installed apps – Xiaomi installs its services (Mi Store, Mi Community, etc.) that take up to 1-2 GB.
• 🔄 Cache and garbage – temporary application files (especially messengers and browsers).
• 📸 Media files - high-resolution photos, videos, music.
• 🔍 Hidden files – some applications create hidden folders (e.g..thumbnails for sketches).

How to make room:

1. Remove unnecessary apps: Go to Settings → Apps, sort by size, and remove the “heavyest.”
2. Clear the cache: In the same menu, select the app → Clear the cache.
3. Move the files to SD-map: 📷 Photo/Video: Use the Gallery → Select the files → Move it to SD. 🎵 Music: In the Music app, select Settings → Storage folder.

Turn off auto-update applications:

Play Market → Settings → Auto Update → Never

Use cloud storage:

Google Photo

Mi Cloud

🔹 If the phone says “Memory is full” but you don’t see the big files, check the Download folder and DCIM/.thumbnails — Gigabytes of unnecessary data are often accumulated there.

7. How to check the real amount of memory (without cheating)

Smartphone manufacturers (including Xiaomi) sometimes specify “rounded” memory values. For example, the 16GB Redmi 6A actually has ~14.9GB of available space. To find out the exact physical volume, do the following:

Method 1: Through AIDA64

1. Open the app and go to the Warehouse tab.
2. Find the line Internal Memory (eMMS).
3. Look at the value of Total volume — this is the real size of the memory chip.

Method 2: Through the Engineering Menu (MTK)

1. Enter the code ##36446337##.
2. Go to MMITest → Storage.
3. The eMMC Total Size bar will specify the exact volume (e.g. 15.9 GB).

Solution: Turn off auto updates, clear the cache regularly, and check your phone for viruses.