Cleaning up RAM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: the full guide

Why is Redmi Note 10 slowing down due to a lack of RAM?

Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is getting hung up, apps are spontaneously shutting down and animations are twitching? 90% of the time, it's overloaded RAM. Despite 4-8 GB of RAM in different versions of the model, MIUI actively caches background processes, which over time leads to a shortage of free resources, especially after a year of use, when garbage from updates, app cache and system logs accumulates.

The manufacturer says that Redmi Note 10 is optimized for multitasking, but in practice, even 6 GB of RAM may not be enough when running Telegram, YouTube, games like Genshin Impact and 10+ background services. The key problem is memory leaks in MIUI 12-14 firmware, which are not always patched. In this article, we will discuss unique methods for cleaning up RAM for Redmi Note 10, including hidden MIUI functions and secure ADB commands.

1. Built-in RAM cleaning through the MIUI menu

The easiest way is to use the system's regular tools, and MIUI has a hidden partition for memory management that many users miss.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Tap 5 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and select a new item for developers.
4. Scroll to the Memory block and press Clear RAM.

This method resets the application cache and removes background processes, but does not affect system services. To completely clean, repeat the action 2-3 times at intervals of 10 seconds, so even “stuck” tasks will be removed.

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If you don't have Clear RAM, upgrade to MIUI 13.0.4+ or later, and in older versions, this feature is hidden deeper, and can be called through ADB (see Section 5).

2. Forced stop of "gluttonous" applications

Some programs (e.g. Facebook, TikTok, Xiaomi Cloud) consume up to 500-800 MB of RAM even in the background.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Sort the list by RAM Use (tap on three dots in the upper right corner).
• ⚡ Choose a high-consumption app (such as Mi Video or Google Play Services).
• 🛑 Press Forced Stop and Confirm Action.

⚠️ Warning: Do not stop system processes called com.android., miui. or android.process.media. This can lead to an interface crash or device reboot. Also avoid stopping Google Play Services - without them push notifications and sync will stop working.

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3. Optimization of application autoloading

Many programs automatically start when you turn on your smartphone or after you restart, taking up RAM before you even start using them.

1. Settings → Applications → Application Management → Autoboot.
2. Turn off sliders from unnecessary apps (such as games or instant messengers that you rarely use).

For a deeper setup:

• 🔧 Use the AutoStart (No Root) app from Google Play – it shows hidden services that are not available. MIUI It does not appear in the standard menu.
• 📊 In Developer Settings, Limit Background Processes: Limit Background Processes → Maximum 2 of the process.

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4. reset the /data partition cache (without data loss)

App cache and system logs take up to 1-2GB of RAM over time, even if you regularly clean your phone through the Security App.

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up to enter Recovery Mode.
3. Select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache (use volume buttons for navigation, power for confirmation).
4. Reset the device.

This procedure does not delete personal data, but resets temporary files that can take up up to 30% of RAM in the background. Once cleaned, the smartphone will start faster, and free RAM will be 200-500 MB more.

5. Advanced cleaning through ADB (no root)

For power users, there is a way to force free RAM using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which does not require superuser rights, but you need to install Minimal ADB and Fastboot on your PC.

Connect Redmi Note 10 to your computer, enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI → 5 taps → Developer → USB Debugging) and execute the commands:

adb shell


su -c "echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches"




su -c "sync"




su -c "echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/compact_memory"

These teams:

• 🧹 Clearing the core cache (drop_caches).
• 🔄 Synchronize the file system (sync).
• 📉 Reduces memory fragmentation (compact_memory).

⚠️ Note: The su command may not work without root rights, but even without them, the first two lines (drop_caches And sync will work. Once you do, reboot your smartphone.

6. Optimize swap (virtual memory) on Redmi Note 10

MIUI uses zRAM (RAM compression) technology, which creates a virtual swap file, which is 20 to 30 percent of physical memory by default, but can be increased to allow better multitasking.

For this:

1. Activate Developer Mode (see Section 1).
2. Go to For Developers → Memory → Size of zRAM.
3. Set a value of 2 GB (if you have 4-6 GB of RAM) or 3 GB (for 8 GB).
4. Reset the device.

Increasing zRAM will help avoid “killing” background applications, but watch the temperature of the processor – active memory compression can increase heating by 2-3 ° C.

- 4 GB of RAM → 1.5-2 GB of zRAM

- 6 GB of RAM → 2-2.5 GB of zRAM

- 8 GB of RAM → 2.5-3 GB of zRAM

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7. Alternative firmware: when nothing helps

If all methods are exhausted, and the smartphone is still slowing down, consider switching to custom firmware. For Redmi Note 10 (codename mojito) fit:

⚠️ Note: Installing custom firmware resets all data and may result in a loss of warranty.Pre-check compatibility with your Redmi Note 10 modification (e.g. mojito for standard, camellia for Pro).

FAQ: Frequent questions about RAM cleaning