Cleaning up the browser cache on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide for all models

Slow-motion browsers, long loading pages and sudden crashes are familiar? On Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (including Note 12, 11, 10, 9 and others), these problems often arise from crowded browser cache. Cache are temporary files that are saved to speed up the loading of sites, but over time they accumulate and begin to slow down the device. In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for cleaning the cache in all popular browsers, and learn how to automate the process and avoid typical errors.

The feature of MIUI firmware is that it offers users both a standard MIUI Browser browser and the ability to install third-party applications like Google Chrome or Firefox. The cleaning methods for these vary, and we will discuss each option in detail, and you will learn why you do not always need to clear the entire cache and how to choose the optimal amount of data to delete so that you do not lose important information (for example, saved passwords or bookmarks).

Why do I need to clear the browser cache on Xiaomi Redmi?

Browser cache is not just garbage, it has an important function: it speeds up the loading of frequently visited sites, saving their elements (images, scripts, styles) on the device. However, over time, these files take up gigabytes of memory, which leads to:

• 🐢 Slowing down the browser – pages load longer, animations slow down, scrolling becomes unsmooth.
• 🔄 Failures and crashes – the browser may suddenly close or issue an error “Page does not respond".
• 📱 Overheating of the device – a crowded cache makes the processor work harder, which leads to an increase in temperature.
• 🔒 Security issues – outdated data in the cache may contain vulnerabilities that scammers will exploit.

On Xiaomi Redmi with MIUI 12/13/14 firmware, the browser cache can take up to 1-3 GB of storage, especially if you are actively using social networks, video hosting or online games. For example, YouTube cache in the browser can inflate up to 500 MB in a month of regular browsing, while the system does not always automatically clear this data, so the user has to do it manually.

⚠️ Cache clearing will delete temporary site data but will not affect your bookmarks, browsing history or saved passwords (unless you have selected the Clear All option.

How to clear cache in the standard browser MIUI Browser

The MIUI Browser is pre-installed on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones and integrated into firmware. Its cache clears slightly differently than it does in Google Chrome.

1. Open the MIUI Browser (Blue Globe icon).
2. Press three points. ⋮ in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Privacy and Security section.
4. Slap on the item Clear the data.
5. Put the boxes next to you: 🗑️ Cash (required) 📝 Journal (if you wish, if you wish to delete the history) 🍪 Cookies and site data (caution: this will log you off on all websites!)

Clean up

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If you want to clear the cache only for a specific site (such as VKontakte or Instagram), do the following:

1. Open the desired site in the browser.
2. Click on the lock icon 🔒 left.
3. Select Site Settings → Clear the data.

This method is useful if you notice that only one site is not working properly (for example, photos are not updated or videos are not playing).

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If after cleaning the cache, sites began to load more slowly, try to turn off the traffic saving mode in the browser settings.

Cleaning up the cache in Google Chrome on Xiaomi Redmi

Google Chrome is the most popular browser on Android, and on Xiaomi Redmi it is often installed manually by users.

1. Open Chrome and tap on three dots. ⋮ top-right.
2. Go to History → Clear the viewing data.
3. In the top drop-down menu, select the period (recommended All-Time).
4. Check the boxes: 🗑️ Images and other files stored in the cache 🍪 Cookies and site data (optional but recommended for complete cleanup)

Clear the data

Unlike MIUI Browser, Chrome allows you to configure the cleanup more flexibly, for example, you can delete the cache only in the last hour or day if you do not want to lose data for the entire period, and Chrome also has a Traffic Saving feature (in settings), which can conflict with the cache - it should be turned off if sites are displayed incorrectly.

⚠️ Note: If you use Incognito mode in Chrome, the cache for these sessions is cleared automatically after tabs are closed. However, this does not apply to downloaded files - they must be manually deleted through Files. → Downloads.

Automatic Cache Cleanup: Configuring in MIUI

Manually clearing the cache is good, but what if you forget to do it on time? MIUI has built-in tools for automatic memory management, including browser cache. Here's how to set them up:

1. Go to Settings. → Memory.
2. Slip on Memory Cleanup (or Optimization in newer versions of MIUI).
3. Enable the Auto Clean option and set up a schedule (e.g., Every day at 3:00).
4. In the Deep Clean section, tick MIUI Browser or Chrome (depending on which browser you use).

MIUI also has a Smart Cleanup feature that analyzes memory usage and suggests removing unnecessary data, including cache, to activate it:

1. Go to Settings → Special features → MIUI functions.
2. Enable Smart Cleanup and allow access to memory.

These tools will help keep the device clean without manual intervention, but they do not replace the complete cleaning of the cache, since only a fraction of temporary files are deleted.

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Automatic cleaning in MIUI does not delete cookies and authorization data, so you do not log on to the sites.

What to do if the cache is not cleared?

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where the browser cache is not cleared by standard methods, this can occur for several reasons:

• 🔄 The browser runs in the background – close it through recent apps (swipe up and hold).
• 🛠️ App Failure – Try reinstalling your browser (for Chrome or Firefox).
• 📱 Limitations MIUI — Some firmware versions block cache cleaning for system applications, and resetting browser settings will help:

To reset the MIUI Browser settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find MIUI Browser and tap it.
3. Select Storage → Clear all data (this will remove both cache and browser settings!).

If the problem persists, check if there are memory cleanup applications (such as Clean Master or CCleaner) installed on the device, which may conflict with the built-in MIUI features.

Cache Clearing via Recovery Mode (for power users)

If standard methods do not help, and the browser is still slowing down, you can clear the cache through the Recovery Mode, which is suitable for experienced users, since improper actions can lead to a reset of the device.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons at the same time and hold them for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset (use volume buttons for navigation and power button for confirmation).
4. Tap on Wipe Cache (Do not choose Wipe Data, otherwise you will erase all data from your phone!).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
6. Restart the device via Reboot.

This method clears the entire system cache, including browser data, but does not affect user files.

• Browsers began to issue errors en masse.
• The device is very slow even after manual cleaning.
• You recently updated the firmware and there were glitches.

⚠️ Note: Cache clearing via Recovery Mode does not delete application data, but may reset some system settings (e.g., regional settings or network settings.

How to avoid re-accumulation of cache?

Cleaning up the cache is good, but it’s even better to avoid over-accumulating it. Here are some tips for Xiaomi Redmi users:

• 🔄 Clear your history regularly – even if you don’t delete the cache, clearing your history reduces the amount of temporary data.
• 📱 Use lightweight versions of sites – many sites (such as Twitter or Facebook) have mobile versions (m.site.com) that consume less memory.
• 🛡️ Disable autoload media in messengers and social networks – this will reduce the amount of cached images and videos.
• 🔍 Check the cache volume once a week through Settings → Memory.

You can also configure your browser to store less data:

• Chrome: ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality → Pre-loading of pages → Turn off this option.
• V MIUI Browser: ⋮ → Settings → Additionally. → Saving traffic → set up data compression mode.

If you visit the same sites frequently, consider using Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) – they work as apps but take up less memory than browser tabs. For example, Twitter Lite or Google Maps Go can be installed through a browser and used without accumulating cache.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning cache on Xiaomi Redmi