Cleaning Chrome cache on Xiaomi phone: full instruction with photos and nuances

Why Xiaomi Chrome Cache Should Be Cleaned Regularly

Have you noticed that over time, Google Chrome on your Xiaomi starts to slow down, pages load longer and the browser suddenly closes? 90% of the time, overflowing cache — temporary files that accumulate every time you visit sites. On Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 11 smartphones with limited memory, this is especially critical: cache can take up to 1-2 GB without you knowing.

Chrome’s cache has a useful function of speeding up the loading of frequently visited pages. But when it exceeds 500 MB, problems begin, from slow browser performance to errors in rendering web pages. For example, on Xiaomi 13T with MIUI 14, users complain about “white screens” when opening tabs, a typical symptom of overloaded cache.

Another hidden danger: cache stores login data, cookies and browsing history. If you use public Wi-Fi on POCO F5, this data can become vulnerable to attackers. Regular cache cleaning is not only optimization, but also an element of digital hygiene.

Method 1: Standard cleaning through Chrome settings

The simplest method that works on all Xiaomi models, from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. You do not need root rights or third-party applications.

1. Open Chrome and tap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
2. Select the item History → Clear the data....
3. In the menu that opens, tick the boxes: 🗑️ Cookies and website data 🖼️ Cached images and files

Time range

All the time.

Clear the data

Remember passwords from important sites (they may reset)|

Close all tabs with unfinished forms (data will not be saved)|

Make sure you have a stable Internet connection (when cleaned, the pages will load more slowly)|

Check the available space on the device (minimum 200 MB)

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On Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14, after cleaning the cache, a notification “Chrome is slower” may appear – this is normal. The browser needs time to cache frequently visited sites again. Usually, performance is restored after 10-15 minutes of active use.

⚠️ Note: If you sync with your Google account, your passwords and bookmarks will remain, but autocomplete forms (such as online delivery addresses) will have to be re-entered.

Method 2: Deep Cleaning through Android Settings

If Chrome still slows down after a standard cleanup, the problem may lie in the app's system cache, a technique that works for all Xiaomi devices, including the Black Shark 5 and Redmi K60. It deletes not only user data, but also temporary files created by the system.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Chrome in the list (you can use search).
3. Slip it on the vault. → Clear the cache.
4. For a complete reset, click Clear Data (⚠️ This will remove all browser settings!).

On Xiaomi with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), after deep cleaning the cache, it is recommended to restart the device.

Once a week |

Once a month |

Only when the browser starts to slow down |

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Method 3: Automatic cleaning with MIUI Optimizer

MIUI has a built-in optimization tool called MIUI Optimizer (formerly called Security) that can analyze and clean the cache of all applications, including Chrome, which is suitable for users who do not want to dig into the settings manually.

How to use:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to the Optimization or Acceleration tab.
3. Slip on Deep Cleanup → Garbage Files.
4. Wait for the analysis to be completed and press Clean.

MIUI Optimizer not only removes Chrome cache, but also:

• 📁 Residual files of remote applications
• 🗃️ Empty folders in the vault.
• 📱 Cache of system services (e.g. Google Play Services)

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X3 NFC) after deep cleaning MIUI Optimizer can reset performance mode in battery settings. check settings after procedure!

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If Chrome still slows down after clearing the cache, try turning off the #enable-parallel-downloading flag in the experimental browser settings. To do this, type chrome://flags in the address bar, find this option and select Disabled.

What to do if the cache is not cleared

Xiaomi users sometimes face a situation where Chrome cache is not deleted by standard methods, and the reasons can be different from MIUI malfunctions to conflicts with antivirus software.

1. Check Chrome rights: Go to Settings → Apps → Chrome → Permissions. Make sure that Warehouse and Memory permissions are enabled.
2. Turn off battery optimization: In Chrome settings, select Battery → No restrictions. On Redmi Note 11 and later, this item may be called AutoRun.

Reset the network settings:

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network reset

This will help if the problem is related to DNS-cash.

If none of the methods worked, try reinstalling Chrome:

1. Remove all Chrome updates in Settings → Apps.
2. Download the latest version from Google Play.
3. After installation, do not restore data from the backup.

How to reduce the cache load on Xiaomi memory

Instead of cleaning the cache every week, you can optimize Chrome to generate less temporary data. This is especially useful for Xiaomi devices with 64GB or 128GB storage, where every gigabyte counts.

Here are the most effective settings:

• 🔄 Turn off page preloading: Chrome → ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality → Pre-loading of pages → Turn it off. It'll reduce the cache on 30-40%.
• 🌙 Use the "Light version" mode: Turns on automatically when the Internet is slow, but you can make it work always through the Internet. chrome://flags/#enable-lite-mode.
• 🗑️ Set up automatic cleaning: Apps like Files by Google or CCleaner can clean cache on schedule.

Xiaomi with MIUI 14 has a hidden function called Cache Optimization, which limits its size to individual applications.

1. Activate Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Go to Additional Settings → For Developers → Restricting App Cache.
3. Set a 50MB limit for Chrome.

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On Xiaomi with a MediaTek processor (like the Redmi 10C), the Chrome cache can take up 15-20% more space than on devices with Snapdragon.

Frequent errors in cleaning cache on Xiaomi

Many Xiaomi users make the same mistakes that not only don’t solve the cache problem, but can make it worse.

• ❌ Delete data instead of cache: Click Clear data instead Clear cache leads to loss of all bookmarks and settings. Always check what exactly you are clearing!
• ❌ Ignoring system updates: Xiaomi 12T And the newer Chrome cache is managed through Android System WebView. If that component is outdated, cleaning the cache won't work. Update it to Google Play.
• ❌ Frequent cleaning for no reason: Cache speeds up the browser. If you clean it daily, pages will load longer. Optimal frequency is once in a while. 2-3 weekdays.

Another common mistake is using Google Play cleaners, where apps like Clean Master or DU Speed Booster often delete not only cache, but also important system files, which can cause MIUI to crash, such as widgets on the home screen.

If Chrome stopped opening some websites (such as banking services) after clearing the cache, check:

• Have you reset your date and time (should be automatic)?
• Does MIUI Browser Guard (the built-in ad blocker in MIUI) block?
• Is traffic saving mode enabled in Chrome (can break site scripts)?

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions