How to clean up RAM on Xiaomi Redmi: effective methods for 2026

Your Xiaomi Redmi is slowing down, apps are spontaneously shutting down, and games are hanging over (RAM). Even with new models like the Redmi Note. 13 Pro+ or Redmi 12 Over time, background processes, cache and junk data accumulate, which eat up precious megabytes of RAM. But don't rush to the service center or buy a new phone - in the service center. 90% In some cases, the problem can be solved independently. 5-10 minute.

In this article, we will discuss 7 proven methods of cleaning. RAM Xiaomi smartphones – from basic to advanced, including hidden features MIUI, You'll learn how to free up memory without losing data, which apps eat it the most, and why the standard Clean button in the multitasking menu doesn't work well. RAM" Google Play and explain why they often make the problem worse.

Important: All methods tested on current versions MIUI (14/15) and adapted to the popular Redmi models (from Redmi) 9A Redmi Note 13). If you have an older firmware, some of the functions may be missing, but the basic techniques will remain working.

1.Why RAM is clogged: The main culprits

Before you clean. RAM, You need to figure out what exactly fills it up. MIUI There are 5 main "eaters" of the operative:

• 📱 Background application processes – even closed programs can remain active (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, instant messengers).
• 🗑️ Cash. MIUI — The system creates temporary files to speed up work, but often does not delete them on time.
• 🤖 Google Play Services and Google App can take up to 500MB RAM.
• 🔄 Autoboot – Some apps start when the phone is turned on and hang in the background.
• 🎮 Games and heavy apps - Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile or even Chrome with a dozen tabs.

Interesting fact: on Redmi with 4-6 GB RAM system MIUI reserve 1,5-2 GB for your needs (that's okay!) Problems begin when there's less free memory left. 500 MB – then the phone begins to “hang” and forcibly close the application.

To check the current state of affairs RAM, Open the settings. → The phone. → Memory (or use the Quick Settings widget) → If the "Free" column is less than 20% of the total, it's time to act.

Basic cleaning methods RAM (software-free)

Start with simple ways – they don’t require root rights and work on all Redmi models:

Manual cleaning through the multitasking menu

The most obvious, but often misused method is:

1. Click on the square button (or swipe up and hold on the screens with gestures).
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear the button "Clean" (or the icon of the basket).
3. Click on it – the system will close all background applications.

But! This way only cleans the user processes, and the system services. MIUI And Google is still active. The effect is ongoing. 10-30 minute.

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If there is no Clear button, swipe your finger up the multitasking screen to the end to close all the cards at once.

Rebooting the phone

Banal, but effective method: when restarting, the system resets all temporary data into the system. RAM. On Redmi with MIUI 14/15 It takes up ~20 After the restart:

• 📉 The memory will be free. 30-50% more.
• 🚀 The interface will speed up.
• 🔄 System caches will be updated.

Recommended frequency: 1 time 2-3 The day (or when the phone starts to slow down).

Clearing the cache MIUI manually

Temporary system files can be used up to 1-2 GB RAM. To remove them:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → "Show system-based".
3. Find applications: MIUI System, Security, Launcher.
4. In each click "Clear Cache" (not data!).

⚠️ Warning: Do not clean system application data – this can cause malfunctions MIUI!

3. Advanced settings MIUI optimizing RAM

Shell MIUI It hides a few useful functions for memory management, which you can't find in standard settings, you need to know where to look.

Setup of auto-cleaning memory

MIUI can release automatically RAM, And so we can turn on this function:

1. Open Settings → Special features → System settings.
2. Find the item "Memory Cleanup" (or Memory Optimization in English firmware).
3. Activate the switch and select the level of aggression: "Moderate" or "Aggressive".

On the Redmi Note 12 Pro and later, this feature works especially well thanks to Memory Fusion technology. RAM).

Limitation of background processes

MIUI It allows you to manually limit the number of background tasks:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management.
2. Select "Battery Optimization" → "Settings" (cog in the top corner).
3. Activate “Limit Background Processes” and set a limit (e.g., limit, 2-3 process).

⚠️ Note: This may cause some apps (such as instant messengers) to take longer to load when opened.

3.3. Disable animations (for experienced users)

Interface animations MIUI They not only slow down, they also take up the extra RAM to turn them off:

1. Activate Developer Mode (click 7 times on the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the items: "Scope of window animation" → 0.5x or off. “Scope of transition animation" → 0.5x or off. “Duration of the animator" → out.

This method releases up to 100-200 MB RAM and speed up the response of the system to 15-20%.

4. Cleanup RAM through the engineering menu (hidden method)

Few people know, but Xiaomi Redmi has a hidden engineering menu where you can manually manage memory. Be careful - wrong actions can lead to failures!

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the code ##4636## (test menu opens).
3. Select "Usage statistics" (or "Usage statistics").
4. Go to the Running tab, where all active processes are displayed.
5. Click on the unnecessary process → "Stop" (stops him forcibly).

Stopping them will cause the phone to restart.

Monitor only user processes (not system processes)

I don’t stop the process with “android” or “miui” in the title.

After cleaning, I reboot my phone.

I check my free memory in the settings.-->

5. Cleaning applications RAM: What works and what is cheating

Google Play has hundreds of boosters RAM", But 90 percent of them are either useless or harmful. We tested the top-end utilities on the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi 10 -- the results in the table:

Our verdict: it is better to use built-in tools MIUI Or Greenify (for power users). Avoid magic boosters like this. DU Speed Booster or Clean Master – These often show false memory release and consume resources themselves.

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Built-in application MIUI Security (shield icon) clears RAM It's not worse than third-party utilities, but it's not a risk to the system".

6 Radical methods: when nothing helps

If the phone is slowing down even after all the manipulations, it's time for serious action, and these methods require caution, but they have the maximum effect.

6.1 Cache reset via Recovery

This is not a factory reset, but a clearing of temporary system files:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. Choose your language (if required).
4. Go to "Wipe & Reset" → "Wipe Cache".
5. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

This method releases up to 500 MB-1 GB RAM and eliminates lags caused by damaged cache.

Disabling unnecessary system applications

MIUI It contains many pre-installed applications that run in the background, and can be disabled (but not removed!):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Tap on three points. → "Show system-based".
3. Find and disable (button "Disable"): 🎵 Mi Music (if you don't use it), 📺 Mi Video, 📰 Mi Browser (if you use Chrome), 🎮 Game Center (if you don't play).

⚠️ Attention: Don't turn it off:

• Google Play Services (will cause errors in the application work)
• MIUI System (breaks the interface),
• Security (responsible for system protection).

Update 6.3 MIUI last-minute

In the new versions MIUI (14/15) Optimized work with memory:

• 🔹 Memory Fusion (Virtual Extension) RAM).
• 🔹 Improved algorithms for cleaning cache.
• 🔹 Reduced consumption RAM system-services.

To update:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click "Check Updates."
3. If a new version is available, download it and install it.

After updating the free RAM will 10-15% More through optimizations.

7. How to prevent filling RAM future

To avoid clearing your memory every day, follow these rules:

• 📵 Close games and heavy apps after use (they take up to 1 GB) RAM even in the background).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone once in a while. 2-3 This is the day (this is the timeline data). RAM).
• 🚫 Don't set up boosters. RAM" Google Play – They often make things worse.
• 📲 Limit the autoload of applications in Settings → Auto-start.
• 🔋 Watch the temperature of the phone – overheating increases consumption RAM.

It’s also helpful to disable unnecessary widgets on the home screen (they’re constantly updated in the background) and use lighter versions of apps (like Facebook Lite instead of regular Facebook).

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Regularly restarting your phone is the easiest and most effective way to maintain your phone. RAM It's clean. It's enough to do it. 2-3 weekly.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning RAM Xiaomi Redmi