Cleaning the browser cache on Xiaomi: full instructions for all models

Why Xiaomi Browser Cache Should Be Cleaned Regularly

Xiaomi smartphones are known for their performance, but even they eventually start to slow down due to crowded browser cache.Cache are temporary files that are stored on the device to speed up the load of web pages. However, over time, they take up gigabytes of memory, slow down the browser and can even lead to malfunctions in applications.

The problem is especially acute for owners of models with limited internal memory: Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Mi 11 Lite. On these devices, the browser cache can take up to 3-5 GB in a few months of active use, while the system does not always automatically clean out outdated data, which leads to the accumulation of “digital garbage”.

In this article, you will find step-by-step instructions for cleaning cache in all popular browsers on Xiaomi, including hidden settings and alternative methods, and we will also tell you how to set up automatic cleaning and avoid losing important data.

How to check how much space the browser cache takes

Before you start cleaning, you should assess the scale of the problem. Xiaomi has two ways to check the cache volume: through the browser settings and through the system storage menu.

The fastest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools:

1. Open the Settings → Memory.
2. Slip on the Apps at the top of the screen.
3. In the list, find your browser (such as Chrome or Mi Browser).
4. Look at the Cash line, and here's the exact amount of data that's been taken.

If the cache is more than 500 MB, it is definitely worth cleaning.For comparison, the table below shows the average values for different browsers on Xiaomi after 3 months of use:

Note that these values can vary depending on the version of MIUI and the model of the smartphone. For example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra with MIUI 14, the cache is automatically cleared when there is a lack of memory, and on budget models like Redmi 10A, this procedure must be performed manually.

Clearing the cache in the standard Mi Browser browser

Mi Browser is Xiaomi's proprietary browser, preinstalled on all MIUI devices. It's integrated into the system, so cleaning the cache here has its nuances. Unlike Chrome, there's no separate menu for managing data, everything is done through the application settings.

Cleaning instructions:

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap on the three dots in the lower right corner.
2. Select Settings → Privacy and Security.
3. Scroll down and click Clear Data.
4. Check the boxes: 🗑️ Cash (required) 📝 Journal (optional) 🍪 Cookies and website data (caution – this will be released from accounts)

Clean up

The important point is that if you clear cookies, you will have to re-sign in to accounts on the sites, and to avoid this, you can use selective cleaning:

Only tick "Cash"

Remove the ticks from "Journal" and "Cookie"

Press "Clear"

Reboot your browser-->

On some models (for example, POCO F4), after cleaning the cache, a notification may appear that you need to restart the browser. Follow the system hints - this will help avoid glitches during further work.

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If the sites load more slowly after cleaning the cache, it is normal for the browser to take time to re-store the frequently used data, the speed will return to normal in 1-2 days.

Cleaning up cache in Google Chrome on Xiaomi

Google Chrome is the most popular browser among Xiaomi users, but it is also known for its “gluttonous” cache. Unlike the Mi Browser, it has advanced cleaning settings, including the ability to delete data for a certain period.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Chrome and tap three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Choose a History. → Clear the data.
3. In the top drop-down menu, specify the period (recommended for all time).
4. Check the boxes: 🗑️ Images and other files stored in the cache 🍪 Cookies and website data (optional)

Clear the data

The feature of Chrome on Xiaomi: if you use sync with your Google account, then after cleaning the cache, the history of visits and bookmarks will be saved. However, passwords and autocomplete forms can be reset if you delete cookies.

For MIUI 13/14 users, there is an alternative cleaning method through system settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Chrome → Memory → Clear the cache

Automatic Cache Cleanup: Setup on Xiaomi

Manual cache cleaning is an effective but temporary method, and to avoid returning to this procedure every week, you can set up automatic deletion of unnecessary files, and MIUI has built-in tools for this, and some browsers have their own features.

Method 1: Using MIUI Settings

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Cleanup.
2. Activate the Auto Cleanup option.
3. In the Auto Clean Up Settings section, select Daily or When locking the screen.
4. Make sure your browsers are marked in the cleanup application list.

Way 2: Google Chrome in Google Chrome

Chrome doesn’t have a full automatic cleanup, but you can turn on the Traffic Saving feature, which reduces the amount of cache:

1. Open Chrome Settings → Save Traffic
2. Activate the Data Save Switch.
3. This will reduce the amount of cache stored by 30-50%.

Method 3: Third-party applications

For advanced users, utilities like CCleaner or Files by Google are suitable.

• 📅 Set up a cleaning schedule (e.g. every 3 days).
• 🔍 Analyze which files occupy the most space.
• 🚀 Clear the cache of all browsers with one tap.

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Autocleaning does not delete important data (such as bookmarks or passwords), but it can reset settings for some sites (such as a dark topic or language).

What happens if you do not clear the browser cache on Xiaomi

Many users ignore cleaning the cache until the phone starts to lag, but the consequences can be more serious than just slowing down. Here are the real problems Xiaomi owners face when cache is crowded:

• 🐢 Browser Slowdown: Pages are loaded into 2-3 Time after time, the video slows down.
• 🔥 Overheating of the device: the processor spends more resources on processing outdated data.
• 📵 Application malfunctions: the browser may suddenly close or not open some sites.
• 📲 Memory Lack: The system starts deleting important files (such as photos from a gallery) to make room.
• 🔒 Security vulnerabilities: Cache may store outdated login data that can be easily stolen through malicious applications.

For example, on the Xiaomi 12T with 128 GB of memory, users complained about spontaneous reboots due to a crowded Chrome cache. After cleaning, the problem disappeared. And on the POCO X3 Pro, there was a case where, due to a 6 GB cache, the phone stopped saving photos to the gallery.

⚠️ Warning: If you notice that after cleaning the cache, some sites (such as banking or social networks) require re-authorization, do not be afraid. This is normal - the browser simply deleted the saved sessions. Enter the data again and the problem will disappear.

How to Clear Cache for a Specific Site (Without Losing Data)

Sometimes you just have to delete the cache for one problem site without affecting the rest, like if VK or YouTube is getting a bug, but other resources are working fine, and then selective cleaning will help.

On Google Chrome:

1. Open a problem site (e.g. vk.com).
2. Slip on the lock icon in the address bar.
3. Select Site Settings → Memory.
4. Press Clear Data.

In Mi Browser:

1. Open the site, then go to Settings → Privacy → Site Data.
2. Enter the name of the site in the search bar (for example, ok.ru).
3. Slip to the site and select Clear Data.

This method is useful if:

• 🎵 Music services (for example, Yandex Music) have stopped playing tracks.
• 📺 Video on YouTube or Twice slows down.
• 🛒 Online shopping carts (e.g. Wildberries) are not updated.

⚠️ Note: Selective cleaning does not delete cookies, so you will remain logged in to the site.However, some settings (such as font size or color scheme) may be reset.

Frequent errors in cleaning cache on Xiaomi

Even a simple procedure like cleaning the cache can go wrong if you make mistakes.

• 🚫 Delete application data instead of cache: in the Settings menu → The apps have two options: Clear cache and Clear data. The second will delete all browser settings, including bookmarks and history!
• 🚫 Use "cleaners" from unknown sources: many applications from the APK They promise to “magic clean up” but they actually collect your data.
• 🚫 Clear cache while files are uploaded: This can interrupt downloads and damage files.
• 🚫 Ignore browser updates: new versions often fix caching bugs.

A common problem with Xiaomi is that after cleaning the cache, the browser starts to consume more traffic, because it has to reload all the elements of the pages.

• 📶 Use the Data Saving Mode in the browser settings.
• 🌐 Connect to Wi-Fi when you first visit frequently used sites.

If after all the manipulations the browser still works unstable, try resetting its settings:

Settings → Applications → [Your Browser] → Storage → Resetting Settings

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions