How to Clean Memory on Xiaomi TV: The Complete Guide

Modern Smart TV from Xiaomi, working on the basis of the Android operating system TV, provide users with a huge functionality: from viewing streaming services to 4K However, as with smartphones, the internal storage of these devices is limited, and over time, users begin to notice that the free space is running out. This leads to slowing down the interface, long downloads of applications and the appearance of system errors when trying to install new content.

The main reason for the lack of space is the accumulation of cache, residual files after remote programs and the applications themselves, which take up gigabytes of disk space. If your Mi TV or Mi Box started to run slowly, you need to do a file system revision. In this article, we will discuss in detail all available optimization methods, from simple built-in tools to advanced cleaning methods through ADB.

It is important to understand that proper memory management extends the life of the device and provides a comfortable user experience. RAM and embedded storage are different resources, but both are critical to system stability. We will look at how to distinguish one from the other and what exactly needs to be cleaned in your particular case to achieve maximum results.

⚠️ Warning: Before performing radical actions such as a full reset, make sure you remember your Google credentials, as after the procedure, a reauthorization will be required.

Analysis of internal storage occupancy

Before you start deleting files, you need to determine exactly what is taking up space on your device. Android TV doesn’t have a single file manager that shows the entire folder structure right away, so you should use the built-in diagnostics tools. Go to the settings menu to see the overall picture of disk space usage.

To do this, on the remote control, click the button with the image of the gear or find the Settings section in the main menu. Next, select Device or System, and then go to the Memory section. Here you will see two main indicators: the amount of memory occupied and the amount of free memory. The system can also provide a breakdown by category, for example, "Applications", "Cache" and "Other".

If you see the Applications section taking up the lion's share of the space, then the problem is the number of programs installed, and if most of them are being eaten by Others or System Data, file fragmentation or time log accumulation, understanding resource consumption patterns is the first step to successful optimization.

• 📊 Click on "Memory" in the settings to see detailed statistics.
• 📱 Pay attention to the size of the "Applications" section, as it often inflates.
• 💾 Check how much space the cache takes up that can be safely removed.
• 🔍 Use the built-in analyzer to find the heaviest files.

Removing Unused Applications and Games

The most effective way to quickly free up a significant amount of space is to remove applications that you have stopped using, many users install games or services "on a one-time basis", forgetting about them later, and they continue to occupy space and possibly even work in the background, consuming the resources of the processor.

To remove, go to Settings -> Apps -> All Apps. This is the full list of installed software. Go through the list and find the programs you don't need. Select the unwanted app and click Delete. The system will request confirmation of the operation, after which the application will be completely removed from the device along with all its data.

It's worth noting that some Xiaomi and Google system applications can't be removed in the standard way, the delete button will be inactive, this is done to protect the integrity of the operating system, but you can disable such applications, which will hide them from the interface and stop background processes, although this will free up space on the disk slightly.

Pay special attention to games, as they can take up from 1 to 10 GB of space each. If you are an avid gamer, regularly audit the game library. Also remember to check the downloads section if you installed APK-manual files – installation packages often remain in memory even after installing the program.

⚠️ Note: Do not remove apps called Android System, Google Play Services, or MiUI System, as this may cause your TV to run unstable.

Cleaning cache and temporary files

Cache is temporary data that apps save for faster performance, like streaming services cache video previews, and browsers store copies of pages visited, and over time, the cache can grow to gigabytes, and cleaning it is a safe way to get back space.

You can clear the cache for each application separately through the Settings -> Apps menu. Select the app, click Clear the cache. However, if your goal is global cleanup, it's easier to use the built-in optimizer. Many Mi TV models have a Cleanup function in the memory section or a separate optimizer application from the manufacturer.

An alternative and very effective method is to use specialized software-cliner applications such as Files by Google or Clean Master for TV, which can find hidden temporary files, duplicates and remnants of remote programs that are not visible by standard system tools, and installing such an assistant often solves the problem of space shortage for a long time.

• 🗑️ Clean the cache of heavy apps like YouTube and Netflix regularly.
• ⚙️ Use the built-in Cleanup tool in the Memory section".
• 📲 Install a file manager for manual control of temporary folders.
• 🔄 Reboot the TV after mass cache cleaning to apply changes.

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Use the Files by Google app to find and remove duplicate photos and large unused files that take up space in memory.

Use of external memory via USB

If the internal memory is critically small, an excellent solution will be to expand the storage with the help of external storage. USB-The Android operating system TV It allows you to transfer applications and their data to an external hard drive or flash drive, freeing up the internal space of the system.

First, plug in. USB-The system will suggest formatting it for use as internal memory or as removable storage. Select "Use as internal memory" (if available) so that the system can install applications there. After formatting it in the Settings menu -> Memory will be able to transfer data.

It is important to use high-speed drives (USB 3.0 and higher), as slow flash drives can cause the interface to slow down when you run applications from them. Also note that after formatting for internal memory, this disk will be encrypted and can not be read on other devices without re-formatting.

Resetting settings to factory parameters

When software cleaning methods fail and the TV continues to run unsteady, the last resort is a full factory reset, which returns the device to the state it was in at the time of purchase, removing all user data, accounts and applications.

You can reset via the Settings menu -> Device -> Reset (or Reset) and the system will alert you that all data will be destroyed. Once confirmed, the TV will restart and begin the cleanup process, which can take 5 to 15 minutes, and when completed, you will need to reset your Wi-Fi and log in to your Google account.

A full reset removes even system errors and driver conflicts that cannot be fixed by a conventional cache cleaning.This is the most radical, but often the most effective way to “revive” an old Xiaomi TV that has begun to slowly respond to remote commands.

• 🔒 Make sure to write down all Wi-Fi passwords and accounts before resetting.
• 💾 Save important files to external media if possible.
• 🔌 Do not turn off the TV during the resetting process.
• ⏳ Be prepared to spend time re-setting the initial setup.

⚠️ Warning: After reset, the TV can be updated for a long time at the first turn on. Do not interrupt this process, even if it seems that the device is getting stuck.

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Resetting to factory settings is a “nuclear” option that is guaranteed to free up 100% of memory, but takes time to reconfigure the system.

Advanced Cleaning through ADB (for experienced)

For users who are not afraid of the command line, there is a powerful debugging tool ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to connect to the TV from your computer and remove system debris hidden from the average user, or even remove the standard way undelete system applications.

First, you need to activate the developer mode. Go to Settings -> About TV and 7 Once you click on Build quickly, then turn on the Developer Menu to debug. USB. Install the platform on your computer. ADB, find out IP-Address TV and execute the connection command: adb connect IP_TV address.

adb shell pm list packages


adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 name.packet

These commands allow you to see a list of all packages and remove the ones you don't need. Be very careful: removing a critical system component can lead to a "bootloop" (cyclic reboot) of the TV, and use this method only if you know exactly what you're doing and understand the purpose of the package being removed.

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