How to Clean RAM on Xiaomi Redmi: From Hand-Brushing to Automatic Tools

Why Xiaomi Redmi is “braking” and how it relates to RAM

Have you noticed that your Xiaomi Redmi has become slower to respond to touch, apps take a long time to open, and games start to “lay down”? 90% of the time it is to blame for overloaded RAM. Even on new models like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Redmi K70 with 12-16 GB of RAM, the system over time “clogs” with background processes, cache and “junk” tasks. But unlike the iPhone, where memory management is hidden from the user, Xiaomi has tools for manual and automatic optimization.

In this article – 7 proven ways to clean RAM, including hidden features MIUI, We won't advise "remove all apps" or "reset the phone" - only working methods that don't require ROOT-And at the end, we'll discuss why some "internet tips" are not just useless, but harmful to your Redmi.

⚠️ Important: If the phone is still slowing after cleaning the RAM, the problem may be a filled storage (internal memory) or a worn-out battery, in which case cleaning the RAM will give a temporary effect - you need a comprehensive diagnosis.

The easiest and safest way to do this is to use a built-in MIUI tool called Cleanup, which removes unnecessary background processes and frees up memory without the risk of damaging system files.

Open the Security app (the shield icon).
Click on the Cleanup icon (in the bottom menu).
Select the RAM tab (or Memory in older versions of MIUI).
Slip the Clean button (usually illuminated in blue).

🔹 What gets cleaned: application background processes, system services cache, hanging tasks. What doesn't clear: active applications (the ones you're using right now), system critical processes.

Save open tabs in the browser

Close important applications (messaging, banking)

Connect your phone to charge (if the charge is below 20%)

Check if the files are downloaded.-->

⚠️ Warning: Do not clean the RAM too often (e.g. every hour). MIUI Optimized to work with background processes, and their forced closure can increase battery consumption – the system will have to reload data into memory.

2.Automatic Cleaning: Acceleration setting in MIUI

Xiaomi offers a built-in tool for automatic RAM optimization, the Acceleration feature, which runs in the background and closes unnecessary processes when memory is filled to a critical level, which is enabled by default, but can be customized to your needs.

How to set up:

Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shoot 7 times to activate Developer Mode if you haven’t already done so).
Return to Settings → Additional → Acceleration.
Activate the Autoclean switch.
Click Cleaning Settings and select: 🔄 Clean up when blocking the screen (recommended) 📉 Clean at low charge level (useful for battery saving) 🚀 Deep cleaning (can close messengers - use carefully)

📊 Efficiency: According to the Redmi Note 12 Pro, automatic cleaning reduces the load on RAM by 20 to 30% without losing performance.+ Apps, it is better to disable deep cleaning.

Once a day.

Only when the phone starts to brake

Never clean.

Using automatic cleaning.-->

3. Hidden commands for cleaning RAM (without ROOT)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use hidden commands through an engineering menu or ADB. These methods are more radical and require caution, but they clear memory deeper than built-in MIUI tools.

Method 1: Commands via the “Phone” application

Open the standard Phone app and type in:

##4636##

In the menu that opens, select Battery Information → click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Clear RAM.

Method 2: ADB-Teams (for advanced teams)

If you have an ADB (Android Debugging Tool), connect your phone to your PC and do:

adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS


adb shell input keyevent 187

These commands simulate clicking the “Clear Everything” button in the multitasking menu.

What to do if the teams are not working?

If nothing happens after entering ##4636##, check: 1. You have the official MIUI firmware installed (custom firmware can block the engineering menu). 2. There are no restrictions from the operator (on some firmware for Russia / China, commands are disabled). 3. Try entering the code through the Google Calls app instead of a standard call.

⚠️ Attention: Teams through ADB They may interrupt background tasks, including downloading files or updating applications, and do not use them during important transactions (for example, transferring money in a banking application).

4. Optimization of background processes in the developer settings

The developer menu contains options that limit the number of background processes. This does not clear RAM directly, but prevents it from overloading in the future. Suitable for models with 4-6 GB of RAM (for example, the Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 10).

How to set up:

Activate Developer Mode (if you haven’t already): Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (shap 7 times).
Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
Find the parameters: 🔧 Process limit → Select the Maximum 2 process (for weak phones) or the Standard limit (for 8)+ GB RAM). 🔄 Don't keep up → Disable (this will kill all processes when you close the application). 📱 Background processes → Limit to a maximum of 4.

Parameter	Recommended value	For which models?
Process limit	Maximum 2	Redmi 8/9/10 (4GB of RAM)
Process limit	Standard limit	Redmi Note 11/12/13 (6–8 GB of RAM)
Background processes	Maximum 4	All models.
Not to keep up the action	Disconnected.	Only if you need maximum savings of RAM

⚠️ Attention: Restricting background processes may interrupt notifications in messengers (such as WhatsApp or Telegram). If push notifications are important to you, leave the standard settings.

5. RAM cleaning applications: what works and what is a dummy

There are hundreds of apps on Google Play that promise to “speed up your phone 300%” or “free up 100% of RAM,” 95% of which are useless or harmful. They either duplicate built-in MIUI features or show false notifications of “critical memory load.”

✅ Greenify – suspends background processes without closing them (saves RAM and battery). ROOT fully functional.
✅ SD Maid - clears cache and junk files that may take up RAM. paid version is worth it.
❌ Clean Master / CCleaner – aggressively shut down processes, which increases battery consumption (the system has to reload data).
❌ Any “boosters” with advertising – often contain viruses or spyware.

🔍 How to choose: If you have Redmi with 6+ GB of RAM, no additional cleaners needed - enough built-in tools. for phones with 3-4 GB (for example, Redmi) 7A) You can try Greenify, but without it. ROOT His abilities are limited.

The rating should be ≥4.5.

2. the Last update is not older than 3 months.

3.Reviews should not have complaints about "pop-up ads" or "battery discharge».-->

6. Radical methods: cache reset and factory retracement

If all previous methods failed, the problem could be the system cache or application conflicts, in which case a cache reset or a complete reset will help, these are extreme measures - use them only if the phone has become unbearably slow.

Method 1: Clearing the partition cache (without data loss)

Turn off the phone.
Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Method 2: Complete reset (Hard Reset)

⚠️ Note: This method deletes all data (photos, contacts, messages) and backups first via Settings. → Google → Backup.

Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
Choose to erase all data.
Enter your password (if required) and confirm.

📌 When it helps:

🐢 Phone "hangs" on the Mi logo and does not load.
🔄 Apps are constantly being sent out with the error “Stop».
📱 RAM loaded to 90%+ even after hand cleaning.

💡

Resetting the partition cache is safe and does not delete personal data.

7.Prevention: How to Prevent RAM Overload in the Future

Cleaning RAM is like treating symptoms, not causes. To keep the problem from coming back, follow these rules:

📱 Close unused applications manually (swipe up the multitasking menu), especially for games and heavy apps like Photoshop or CapCut.
🔄 Update. MIUI — In new versions, optimized memory. Check the updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
⚙️ Turn off auto-run of unnecessary apps: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Select an app (like Facebook or TikTok) Press Autorun and turn off the switch.

Do not install “optimizers” from unverified sources.

💡 Gamers’ Advice: If You Play Heavy Games (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile:

Close all background applications.
Activate Game Turbo mode (in the notification curtain).
Connect your phone to charging (games need a lot of RAM and processor).

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning RAM on Xiaomi Redmi

❓ Why does the phone stop after 10 minutes after cleaning the RAM?

This is normal: Android dynamically manages memory. If RAM is cleared too aggressively (like through Clean Master), the system has to reload data, which causes the brakes. Use built-in MIUI tools or set up automatic cleaning in Acceleration.

❓ Can I clean the RAM without restarting the phone?

Yes, all the methods in this article (except for cache reset via Recovery) work without rebooting. The quickest way is to swipe apps up in the multitasking menu or use the ##4636## command.

❓ Why Redmi Note 11 always loads RAM on 70-80%?

It's a feature. MIUI And Android: it tries to load as much RAM as possible to speed up applications. ≠ If the phone doesn't brake, you don't have to clean anything. The RAM has to be loaded, that's okay!

❓ How to Clean RAM on Redmi with Broken Screen?

If the screen doesn't respond to touch, but the phone turns on: Connect the phone to the PC and use ADB-commands (see section 3). or connect the mouse through OTG-You can use the adapter to control the phone, and if the screen is completely black, try going to Recovery. + Volume up and make Wipe Cache.

❓ Is it true that RAM cleaners ruin the phone?

Yes, many Google Play SEOs are harmful: They aggressively shut down processes, which increases battery consumption (the system has to re-run them), some contain adware or viruses, they interfere with MIUI, which optimizes memory itself, use only built-in tools or proven applications like Greenify.