How to clean the “Other” in memory Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: 7 working ways

The Other section in Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro memory is a real headache for many users, taking up gigabytes of space, but it doesn't tell you which files are hiding behind this mysterious category. It shows that memory is full, but neither photos, apps, nor downloads take up that much space. What's the matter?

In fact, "Other" is a hoard of cache applications, temporary files. MIUI, System logs, remnants of remote programs and even hidden messenger data. In this article, we will discuss all possible methods for cleaning this partition on Redmi Note 9 Pro, including hidden features. MIUI, Importantly, not all methods are safe — some can cause you to reset your settings or delete important data, so read the warnings carefully before every step.

If you have already tried the standard cleaning through the "Settings" → Memory, but the results were minimal -- don't despair. We're going to go deeper, from manual folder cleaning to engineering menus and even more. ADB-Teams for power users, ready to reclaim 5-15 GB of free space?

1.What is the “Other” in the memory of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and why it grows

On Redmi Note 9 Pro (codenamed joyeuse), the “Other” section is not just garbage, but a whole ecosystem of hidden files that are not just a part of the system. MIUI It's a system that makes it faster:

• 📁 App cache: Temporary files from YouTube, Telegram, Chrome and other programs. For example, Telegram can store up to 1 GB of media here, even if you did not save them.
• 🔄 Remains of updates MIUI: After each update, the system leaves backup copies of old versions, which can weigh up to 2-3 GB.
• 📜 Logs and dumps:.log and.dmp files that are created when crashes or debugging. accumulate over time and are rarely deleted automatically.
• 🗑️ Deleted files: MIUI It doesn’t always completely erase data after deletion – it can stay in the “basket” or hidden folders.
• 🤖 Android System Data: Dalvik-cache files, ART Other technical components that are regenerated when rebooted.

Feature Redmi Note 9 Pro - in its file system F2FS, For example, after deleting a large file (such as a video), the system may not immediately "realize" that the space has been vacant, and continue to show it in the "Other" section».

⚠️ Warning: If the Other takes up more than 20GB on your device, it's not normal. It could be a virus, file system failure, or a bug. MIUI. In this case, it is better to make a backup and perform a full reset.

2. Standard cleaning methods: what can be done without root

Start with safe ways that don't require superuser rights or deep technical knowledge, and these methods will work for beginners.

Cleaning through “Settings” → Memory»

The most obvious, but often underestimated, way to do this is:

1. Open the Settings → Memory.
2. Slip on "Other" (may be called "Other Files").
3. The system will prompt you to delete unnecessary files - confirm the action.

Usually this method removes 1-3 GB of garbage, but often MIUI «Hide deeper files that are not shown in this menu.

Cleaning up the app cache

Many apps (especially social media and instant messengers) accumulate gigabytes of cache to clean it up:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort by size (slip to three dots at the top) → «Sort by size»).
3. Select apps with large cache (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Google Play Services).
4. Click Clear Cache (not to be confused with Clear Data – it will delete accounts!).

Example: A user with Redmi Note 9 Pro Google Play Services took 1.8 GB of cache, and Telegram took 1.2 GB of media files that were not visible in the gallery.

Removing Downloads and Garbage through Files

Xiaomi’s Files app can find unnecessary files:

1. Open the Files app.
2. Go to the "Cleaning" tab (broom icon).
3. Select the categories: “Large files”, “Duplicates”, “Residues”.
4. Remove all unnecessary.

Pay attention to the Download folder - often there accumulate old ones APK-files, archives and documents that are not needed for a long time.

Backup of important data|Check the free space in the settings|Close all background applications|Connect charging (in case of a long operation)|Disable automatic update of applications-->

3. Deep Cleanup: Hidden Folders and Engineering Menu

If standard methods don't work, it's time to dig deeper. This section is a way for advanced users to be careful.

Hand-cleaning the folder Android/data and Android/obb

Many games and applications store their data here, which is not always deleted when uninstalled.

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as MiXplorer).
2. Move to the /sdcard/Android/data and /sdcard/Android/obb.
3. Remove the folders of applications that you have long removed or that take up a lot of space.

⚠️ Warning: Do not delete the folders of current applications - this will cause crashes! Only those that are related to remote programs.

Cleaning through the engineering menu (#4636##)

This menu is hidden from ordinary users, but allows you to manage system processes:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636##.
2. Go to the "Storage" tab.
3. Tap “Clear Data” (if the option is active).

This method resets some system caches, but does not delete user data.

Resetting the partition cache (Wipe Cache Partition)

A more radical way that doesn’t affect personal files, but resets the system cache is:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache (use volume buttons for navigation, power for selection).
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

This method helps if the Other is inflated due to update failures MIUI or errors in the operation of the system.

4. Advanced methods: ADB root-access

If you're willing to take risks for the extra gigabytes, these are the methods for you. They require unlocking the bootloader or the superuser rights.

Cleaning through ADB (no root)

With help. ADB You can remove system debris without getting root:

1. Install ADB on your PC (instruction: official Android site).
2. Connect the phone in debugging mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
3. Follow the commands: adb shell pm clear com.miui.cleanmaster # Clean up the standard adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.downloads # Clean up the adb shell rm downloads -rf /data/local/tmp/* # Deletion of temporary files

These commands will remove the cache of system applications and temporary files that are not normally visible to the user.

Remove unnecessary system applications (requires root)

MIUI installs a lot of pre-installed applications that take up space and aren't removed in standard ways:

• 📱 Use Root Explorer or Titanium Backup to remove system APK.
• 🚫 Do not remove apps called com.android. or com.miui. – this can break the system.
• ✅ Safe to delete: com.miui.analytics, com.xiaomi.midrop, com.miui.cloudservice (unless you use Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Note: Removal of system applications may result in inability to obtain OTA-updates or failures MIUI. Before deleting, make a backup copy through TWRP.

Clearing the folder. /data/log (root)

This folder stores system logs that can take up to 500 MB-1 GB:

1. Open Root Explorer and go to the /data/log.
2. Delete all files with extensions.log,.txt,.dmp.
3. Reboot the phone.

These files are not critical to the system and will be recreated if necessary.

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If the Other grows fast again after cleaning, check the apps for viruses with Malwarebytes or Dr.Web. Some Trojans disguise themselves as system processes and generate debris.

5.Extreme measures: reset to factory settings

If nothing has worked, the Other still takes up an unnecessarily large amount of space (e.g., 15).+ GB, you just have to reset it completely. It's a radical method, but it's guaranteed to clean up all the hidden files.

How to do the reset correctly

1. Backup: Save photos, contacts, and important files to your PC or cloud.
2. Sign-out: Delete Google and Mi Account in Settings → Accounts to avoid activation problems after reset.
3. Reset: Go to Settings → The phone. → Resetting settings → Erase all data.
4. Recovery: After reset, do not restore data from backup MIUI — It may contain the same garbage. You'd better transfer the files selectively.

On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, the reset takes 5-10 minutes. After that, the “Other” is usually reduced to 1-3 GB (normal size for a reset). MIUI).

What to do if the “Other” grows again after resetting

If the problem returns, possible causes:

• 🔄 File system failure: Try formatting memory through TWRP (Choose the Wipe → Format Data).
• 🦠 Virus: Scan your phone with antivirus before data recovery.
• 📱 Firmware problem: Install the latest version MIUI via Fastboot (instructions on the official website of Xiaomi).

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Factory reset is the only way to guarantee that the Other is cleaned if other methods have not worked, but it is an extreme measure that should only be resorted to after backing up.

6.How to prevent the re-accumulation of garbage

To prevent the Other from growing again, follow these tips:

• 📵 Limit the cache for applications: In Settings → Annexes → Application Management Choose the Application → «Limit background activity».
• 🔄 Turn off automatic app updates: Go to Settings on Google Play → Auto-update of applications → Never.
• 🗑️ Clean uploads regularly: Download folder is the main source of garbage. delete unnecessary files once a month.
• 📱 Use lighter versions of apps: Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Twitter Lite, for example, take up less space.
• 🔍 Monitor Memory: Install Files by Google or SD Maid for automatic garbage scanning.

It is also necessary to disable unnecessary system functions:

1. Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Confidentiality → Special permits → Autostart and disable autostart for unnecessary apps.
2. B Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud disable synchronization of unnecessary data (such as notes or calendar).

7.Alternative solutions: memory card and cloud storage

If cleaning doesn’t work, consider alternative ways to expand your memory:

Transfer of applications to SD-map

Redmi Note 9 Pro supports memory cards up to 512 GB to port applications:

1. Put it in. SD-map (preferably) UHS-I speed).
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Select the application → «Warehouse» → «Change» → «SD-map».

Note: Not all apps support portability, and some are slower after that.

Use of cloud storage

Services like Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex Disk allow you to free up space on your device:

• 📁 Upload photos and videos to the cloud with automatic cleaning of local copies.
• 🎵 Store music on YouTube Music or Spotify (offline cache can be restricted).
• 📄 Transfer documents to Google Docs or Microsoft OneDrive.

For example, if you migrate 5GB of photos to Google Photos (with the option “Free space” enabled), you will immediately receive a photo. +5 GB of free space.

Table: Comparison of cleaning methods "Other"

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning "Other" on Redmi Note 9 Pro