'Other' on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro eats up memory? full cleanup guide

You opened up storage on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, and instead of photos and apps, there's a mysterious "Other" section that takes up gigabytes of space? This is a typical problem for MIUI smartphones, where the system hides caches, temporary files, remnants of remote applications and even instant messenger data under this category. Unlike the obvious "Music" or "Video", "Other" does not have a clear structure, and its cleaning requires a comprehensive approach.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to free up space: from built-in tools MIUI hand-cleaned ADB You'll learn which files can be deleted without risk to the system and which cannot be touched, and we'll also explain why The Other returns over time and how to minimize its growth. 10 Pro (models) sweet/sweetin) with regard to the features of its firmware.

Warning: Some methods require root or PC access. If you're new, start with secure methods (sections 1-3) and then move on to advanced ones. To make things clear, we've added screenshots from the real MIUI 14 interface and a table decrypting file types in "Other."

1.What's lurking beneath "Other" on the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

The Other section of MIUI is the garbage bin of the operating system, where files that cannot be clearly classified as standard categories (photos, videos, documents) are placed. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, this usually includes:

• 🗑️ Application cache and systems are temporary files that should self-destruct but often remain (especially after updates).
• 📁 Remnants of Remote Applications – Folders /data/app-lib and /data/data They are not always completely cleaned.
• 💬 Media files from messengers – stickers, GIFs, voice messages from Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber, which are stored in hidden folders.
• 🔄 Logs and dumps of the system – debugging files (.log,.dmp), which are created when crashes or updates.
• 🎮 Game data - saves, cache Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile and other heavy projects.
• 📱 APK-Files – application installers left over after updates via Google Play or Mi App Store.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro with 128 GB of memory, the Other can take up from 5 to 20 GB, depending on the intensity of use. For example, active Telegram users often find that the messenger quietly downloads media in the background, clogging storage. And after a major update to MIUI (for example, from 12 to 13 version), old system files up to 3-4 GB may remain in the Other.

To understand what exactly eats up space on your device, use the built-in storage analyzer:

1. Open the Settings → Storage.
2. Slip on the "Other" schedule.
3. The system will show the distribution by file type (if supported by your version of MIUI).

2. Safely clean the Other through built-in MIUI tools

Start with the simplest methods that don’t require additional programs or root rights. The Redmi Note 10 Pro has two built-in cleaning tools:

Clearance through the "Storage"

This is the fastest way to delete unnecessary files:

1. Go to Settings. → Warehouse.
2. Click on “Clean” (or “Free space”, depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Select categories for cleaning: 🧹 Application cache – securely deletes temporary data. 📥 Downloads – check if there are any important files. 🗑️ Recycle Bin – deletes files sent to the Recycle Bin more than 30 days ago.

"Clean it up."

This method removes up to 1-2 GB of garbage, but does not affect deep system files.

2.2 Security App (Security App)

The Security app (shield icon) in MIUI has advanced cleaning features:

1. Open the Security app.
2. Go to the Cleanup section (or Acceleration → Deep Cleanup).
3. Select “Deep Clean” and wait for analysis.
4. Check the boxes: 🗃️ Residual files – Remnants of remote applications. 📁 Large files – media and documents over 50MB. 🔍 Recommended files – the system will tell you what you can delete.

"Clean it up."

This method is more effective than standard, as it analyzes /data and /cache partitions, but it still does not delete certain types of files (for example, Google Play Services cache or MIUI data for personalization).

Make a backup copy of important data

Close all applications

Connect the charger (the process can take 10-15 minutes)

Check the space available (needs at least 1 GB for temporary files)-->

3. Manual deletion of hidden files (without root)

If the built-in tools don't work, you'll have to manually search and remove garbage. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, you'll need a file manager with access to system folders (such as Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).

3.1 Cleaning the Download folder

Often, the “Other” hides downloads that you have long forgotten:

1. Open Mi File Manager.
2. Go to the internal drive → Download.
3. Sort files by size (click on three dots → “Sort” → “By size”).
4. Delete unnecessary files (especially.apk,.zip,.rar).

Removal of messenger cache

Telegram, WhatsApp and Viber store media in hidden folders to clean them up:

1. In the file manager, enable the display of hidden folders (in Mi File Manager: three dots → Settings → Show hidden files).
2. Go to: Internal drive → Telegram (or WhatsApp, Viber Media). Delete the folders Telegram Images, Telegram Video, etc.

"Clear the cache."

⚠️ Note: Do not delete the entire Telegram folder, this will lead to the loss of chats.

3.3. Cleaning the folder. Android/data and Android/obb

It stores app and game data, and you can only delete remote program folders.

1. Go to the internal drive → Android → data.
2. Find folders with app names you’ve deleted long ago (e.g., com.tencent.ig for PUBG Mobile).
3. Delete these folders.
4. Repeat the same for Android → obb (more game files are stored here).

4.2 Clearing the cache through ADB

Connect the Redmi Note 10 Pro to your PC and execute the commands:

adb devices

(Your device name should appear. If not, check the drivers.)

adb shell pm trim-caches 1000G

This command clears the cache of all applications. To remove the cache of a particular application (for example, Google Play Services):

adb shell pm clear com.google.android.gms

⚠️ Note: Do not use the adb shell pm clear command for system applications (e.g. com.android.settings) – this may disrupt the work MIUI.

4.3 Delete temporary update files

After the MIUI updates, the Other files with the.zip or.tmp extension remain in the "Other".

adb shell rm -rf /data/local/tmp/*


adb shell rm -rf /cache/*.zip

These commands are secure and do not touch critical data.

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Cleaning through ADB removes up to 3 to 5 GB of garbage that is not available through standard MIUI tools. However, this method requires caution - the wrong commands can disrupt the system.

5. Cleaning the Other with root rights (for experienced)

If you're ready to get root rights, there's more cleaning options available. On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, you can do this through Magisk or through the Internet. TWRP. ⚠️ Attention: Getting root voids warranty and can lead to a device blink if incorrect actions.

Removal of unnecessary system applications

Many pre-installed Xiaomi apps (Mi Browser, Mi Music, GetApps) take up space and create cache to remove them:

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Manager.
2. Go to /system/app or /system/priv-app.
3. Remove folders of unnecessary applications (e.g. Browser, Music).
4. Reset the device.

5.2. Cleaning of folder /data/log

Here are stored system logs that can take up to 1 GB:

1. Open the Root Explorer.
2. Go to /data/log.
3. Delete all files with the.log or.txt extension.

Optimization of Dalvik-cache

The /data/dalvik-cache folder contains the cache of the Android virtual machine, and cleaning it will speed up the system:

su


rm -rf /data/dalvik-cache/*




reboot

After restarting, the system will restore the necessary files automatically.

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Before removing root-righted system files, always back up via TWRP or Orange Backup, which will allow you to restore the device in case of an error.

6. How can we prevent the growth of the Other in the future?

Even after cleaning, the Other will grow back over time, to minimize this:

• 📵 Limit the cache of messengers: In Telegram: Settings → Data and memory → Clear cache (set automatic cleaning). on WhatsApp: Settings → Warehouse → Storage management.
• 🔄 Turn off automatic media download in messengers.
• 🗑️ Clean the cache regularly through Settings → Annexes → Application management (select “Clear Cache” for heavy applications).
• 📥 Use cloud storage for photos and videos (Google Photos, Mi Cloud).
• 🛡️ Update. MIUI — In new versions, the work with cache is optimized.

It’s also useful to track “Other” with third-party analyzers like Storage Analyzer or Files by Google, which show which files are taking up space and offer cleanup options.

FAQ: Frequent Questions About The Other on Redmi Note 10 Pro