Cleaning up your browser memory on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide for all models

Why is the browser on Xiaomi Redmi “slowing down” and how to fix it?

Have you noticed that your favorite browser on your Xiaomi Redmi has started to open pages longer than usual, and sometimes even “hangs” for half a minute? The reason for this is the clogged browser memory: cache, cookies, history of visits and autocomplete forms. This data accumulates over time and can take up up to 1-2 GB of space on the internal drive, even if you do not actively download files.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to clean up browser memory, from standard MIUI tools to hidden features of popular browsers (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox), and how to automate the process so you don’t return to it every week.

Before you start, check how much space your browser is taking up right now. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management, find your browser, and look at the memory bar. If the number is above 500 MB, it’s time to act.

Method 1: Clear cache and data via MIUI settings

The most versatile method that works on all Redmi models – from Redmi 9A to Redmi Note 12 Pro+. It does not require the installation of additional applications and resets all temporary browser files, including cache of images, scripts and styles.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (cog icon on the main screen).
• 🔍 Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
• 🌐 Find your browser (such as Google Chrome or Mi Browser) and tap it.
• 🗑️ Click Clear Cache (this will delete temporary files but save bookmarks and passwords).
• 🚫 For a complete reset, click Clear all data – Attention, this will delete all history, saved passwords and settings!

If you are using Mi Browser (a standard Xiaomi browser), after cleaning, you may need to re-enter your Mi Account. This is normal - this system protects your data from unauthorized access.

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⚠️ Attention: If the browser is even slower after cleaning, it may be a problem in memory fragmentation, in which case the optimization of storage through Settings will help. → Memory. → Cleanup.

Method 2: Built-in cleaning tools in the browser

Each browser on Xiaomi Redmi has its own settings for memory management.

Google Chrome

To clear the cache and cookies without losing bookmarks:

1. Open Chrome and tap on it. ⋮ (three-point) → History.
2. Select Clear View Data.
3. Set a period For all the time and tick the boxes: 📁 Cookies and website data 🖼️ Cached images and files

Clear the data

Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)

Here the process is a little different:

1. Launch Mi Browser and go to the ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality.
2. Choose Clear Personal Data.
3. Mark it: 🕒 Journal (visit history) 🍪 Cookies 🗃️ Cash.

OK.

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Mi Browser has a hidden feature called Light Mode that reduces memory consumption. Enable it in Settings → General → Light Mode to save up to 30% of traffic and cache.

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox offers more flexible settings:

1. Tap it on. ⋮ → Settings → Deletion of personal data.
2. Choose what to clean (we recommend you to tick Cash, Cookies and Active Sessions).
3. Press Clear Data.

Method 3: Use of Security (Security)

Xiaomi has installed a powerful Security app on all Redmi, which can scan the system deeply and find unnecessary files, including browser remnants, which is suitable if you want to clear the memory of all browsers at once.

How it works:

1. Open the Security app.
2. Go to the Cleaning tab (broom icon).
3. Slip the Deep Clean and wait for the scan to be completed.
4. In the Residual Files or Application Cache section, find your browsers and tick them.
5. Click Clear (Warning: This will remove the cache of all marked apps, not just browsers!).

The advantage of this method is that it finds hidden temporary files that are not visible in the standard browser settings, for example, after such a scan, you can free up to 100-300 MB of additional space.

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Method 4: Manually clean browser folders through file manager

For power users who aren’t afraid to “climb” into system folders, there is a manual cleaning method that is useful if the browser behaves unstable after standard methods or if you suspect a cache folder virus infection.

Instructions:

1. Open any file manager (e.g. Files by Google or standard Files from Xiaomi).
2. Cross the path: /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/[browser-pack]/cache Where [browser packet] is: 🌐 com.android.chrome – for Chrome 🌐 com.mi.globalbrowser - for Mi Browser 🌐 org.mozilla.firefox for Firefox

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Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete databases or app_textures — This can lead to loss of stored data (for example, bookmarks in Firefox), and do not touch files with the.db extension, they are responsible for the operation of the browser database.

Method 5: Automatic cleaning with ADB (for advanced)

If you're familiar with ADB debugging bridge, you can clear your browser memory with one command -- it saves time with regular cleaning.The method works on all Redmis with unlocked USB debugging.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (shap 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm clear com.android.chrome (replace com.android.chrome with your browser package from the previous section).

If you open a lot of tabs, try alternative browsers with background freezing, such as Opera or Kiwi Browser, which consume 20-30% less memory than Chrome.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning the browser on Xiaomi Redmi