Cache Clearing on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is slowing down, apps are opening for a long time, and memory is filled with incomprehensible files? Most likely, the overflow of cache — temporary data that the system and programs accumulate to speed up work. Without regular cleaning, the cache turns into digital garbage, slowing down the smartphone by 30-40%. In this article, you will find 5 working ways to clean the cache — from standard MIUI tools to advanced methods through ADB and Recovery Mode.

The Redmi Note 10S (model M2101K7AG) is a hybrid firmware based on Android 11/MIUI 12.5+, where the cache is divided into three types: system (from OS), applications (program data) and Dalvik cache (optimization for ART). Cleaning each type requires different approaches, we will analyze them all - from the simplest to technically complex, with an explanation of when to apply.

1. Clearing the cache of individual applications through settings

The safest way to do this is to remove the cache of specific programs without affecting system files, which will help if you slow down one or two apps (like Facebook or Instagram) and the rest of the system is working fine.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type the name of the problem app (e.g. Chrome).
• 🗑️ Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache (not to be confused with the "Clear Data" button - it will delete all program settings!).
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone to apply changes.

⚠️ Note: Do not clear the cache of system applications (e.g. com.android.systemui or com.miui.home) unless absolutely necessary. MIUI.

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If the application has become slower after cleaning the cache, it is normal. For the first 1-2 launches, the program will restore temporary files, so it can slow down.

2. Mass cleaning of cache of all applications

If the smartphone is slowing down “generally” rather than in individual programs, it makes sense to delete the cache of all user applications at a time.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Memory of the device.
2. Click on Cache Data (in some versions of MIUI it is called Garbage Files).
3. Wait for the analysis (may take 10-30 seconds).
4. Click Clean and confirm the action.

This method only removes the user cache (500MB to 2-3GB depending on use).The system cache and Dalvik remain intact.

3. Clear cache via Recovery Mode (without data loss)

When standard methods don’t help and the smartphone keeps getting “glutty,” it’s time to move to hardware tools.Recovery Mode on the Redmi Note 10S allows you to clear the Dalvik cache and system cache without deleting personal files. This method is useful after MIUI updates when the system starts to work unstable.

Step-by-step:

Battery charge > 50% | Save important data on PC| Make sure you know the Mi-account password (in case of reset) | Disconnect all cables from your smartphone

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1. Turn off the Redmi Note 10S.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up simultaneously and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select the language and go to Wipe & Reset.
4. Select Wipe Cache (not to be confused with Wipe All Data!).
5. Confirm the action and wait until the completion (it will take 1-3 minutes).
6. Reboot your smartphone with Reboot → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Warning: If after this procedure, the smartphone loads longer than usual (up to 10 minutes) - this is normal. The system restores the Dalvik cache. Do not interrupt the process or turn off the device forcibly - this can lead to a cycle of reboots.

4. Advanced cleaning through ADB (for power users)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) allows you to clean the cache selectively, including hidden system partitions that are not available through standard settings, which is useful if you suspect that the brakes are caused by corrupted files in /cache or /data/dalvik-cache.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠️ Installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers → Debugging by USB)

Cleanup commands:

adb shell


su




rm -r /data/dalvik-cache/*




rm -r /cache/*




reboot

⚠️ Attention: Rm teams -r They delete files irrevocably. If you go wrong (e.g., type in) /data/ instead /data/dalvik-cache/), This will cause a complete reset. Use the method only if you are confident in your actions!

5. Automatic cache cleanup with third-party applications

If you don't want to go through the settings, you can trust the cleaning to specialized utilities. Redmi Note 10S is suitable for:

🔹 Tip: Before using third-party cleaners, check reviews on Google Play – some apps (especially little-known ones) can collect user data.

6.When cleaning the cache doesn't help: alternative solutions

If the Redmi Note 10S continues to slow down after all the manipulations, the problem may lie deeper:

• 🛠️ Memory fragmentation: Over time, files on the drive "tear" into pieces, which slows down reading.
• 🦠 Viruses/malware: Some malware masquerades as cache. Run a scan through Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light.
• 🔋 Storage wear: Redmi Note 10S fitted UFS 2.2-The sanctuary that after 2-3 years of heavy use may degrade. ADB command: adb shell dumpsys diskstats bad_blocks > 0 — It is time to replace the memory module.
• 🔄 Outdated Firmware: In Older Versions MIUI (below 13.0.5) were cache management bugs.Update via Settings → Updating the system.

💡 Key takeaway: Cache cleaning is an ambulance for a smartphone, not a panacea. If brakes appear regularly, check battery status (via ##4636###), processor load (app) CPU Monitor and chip temperature (normal for Helio) G95 — 45°C to the plain).

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Regular cache cleaning (once every 1-2 months) prolongs the life of flash memory, as it reduces the number of data overwriting cycles.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning the cache on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S