Memory Cleanup on Xiaomi Redmi 7A: A Complete Guide with Proven Methods

Why is the memory on Redmi 7A so fast?

Xiaomi Redmi 7A, with its modest 16 or 32 GB of internal memory, is often a victim of its own popularity, users face a shortage of space after just a few months of active use, it is all about the features of the MIUI and the hardware limitations of the budget model.

The main memory eaters on this device are app cache (especially social networks and instant messengers), duplicate photos from the gallery, residual files after deleting programs and hidden debris from system updates. For example, after upgrading MIUI to a new version, up to 1-2 GB of unnecessary temporary files can remain in memory, and applications like Facebook or TikTok can accumulate up to 500 MB of cache per month of active use.

Another feature of the Redmi 7A is that there is no memory card slot in some regional versions, which makes cleaning particularly difficult, but even if you have a microSD model, system applications will still take up internal memory that cannot be transferred to an external drive.

Method 1: Cleaning the application cache manually

The safest and fastest way to free up 500MB-1.5GB of space is to make cache temporary files that applications create to speed up work, deleting them won’t hurt data, but it can slow down the first program load after cleaning.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management
• 🔍 Choose a high-weight app (like YouTube or WhatsApp)
• 🧹 Click Clear Cache (not to be confused with Clear Data – this will delete accounts!)
• 🔄 Repeat for top-10 the hardest apps

To speed up the process, use size sorting: in application management, tap three dots in the upper right corner and select "Size" so you can immediately see the main culprits of memory occupancy.

Clear the cache of messengers (Viber, Telegram)

Delete the cache of social networks (Facebook, Instagram)

Clear map data (Google Maps, Yandex.Maps)

Remove temporary bootloader files (uTorrent, Zedge)

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⚠️ Note: Do not clear the cache of system applications like com.android.phone or com.miui.home – this can cause interface failures.

Method 2: Automatic cleaning through built-in MIUI tools

MIUI has a powerful built-in cleaner that users often ignore, and it can find and remove:

• 🗑️ Residual files after uninstallation of programs
• 📁 Empty folders and duplicate images
• 🎵 Unused. APK-file
• 📱 System logs and memory dumps

Instructions for use:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Cleanup
2. Wait for the scan to be completed (may take 1-3 minutes)
3. Select file categories to delete (we recommend everything except Download)
4. Click "Clean" and confirm the action.

For deep cleaning, activate the Deep Scan option in the upper right corner, and it will find an extra 200-400MB of garbage, but it will take longer, and do this once a month for prevention.

Once a week.

Once a month

Only when the place ends.

Never clean.

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Method 3: Remove unnecessary system applications (without root)

Redmi 7A comes with dozens of pre-installed apps, many of which are duplicated or not used at all, and fortunately some of them can be removed without getting root rights.

List of safe to remove system applications:

• 🎵 com.miui.videoplayer - standard video player
• 📖 com.miui.notes – Notepad (if you use Google Keep)
• 🎨 com.miui.gallery - gallery (can be replaced by Google Photos)
• 📰 com.miui.weather2 — weather (there are alternatives)
• 🎮 com.xiaomi.glgm – turbo-game mode

For removal:

1. Install ADB AppControl from Google Play
2. Connect your phone to your PC and activate USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times)
3. In the program, select applications for uninstallation and confirm

⚠️ Note: Do not delete applications called com.android.* or com.miui.home, which will cause the system to fail. Also avoid removing com.google.android.gsf, which will disrupt Google services.

Method 4: Transfer data to a memory card (if supported)

The Redmi 7A microSD-enabled models (usually 32GB versions) can partially offload internal memory, but there are important limitations:

At Xiaomi Redmi. 7A System applications and their data cannot be transferred to SD-The card is media files and documents only, and the memory card is the class below. A1/U1 will severely slow down the work of applications during the transfer.

How to use it correctly SD-map:

1. Format the card as internal memory (set up when you first connect)
2. Move photos and videos through Gallery → Albums → Settings → Storage location
3. Change the way to save downloads in the browser on SD-map
4. Use an A2/U3 class card for minimum lags

To transfer applications (only their data, not APK):

1. Go to Settings → Applications
2. Select the application and click "Storage"
3. Click "Change" and select SD-map

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Before buying a memory card, check it for authenticity with the help of the H2testw program - many cheap cards have a real volume of 2-3 times less than the declared one.

Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If all the previous methods didn't work, and there's less than 500 MB of free space, you're going to have to do a hard reset, which will erase all the data, including:

• 📱 Contacts (if not synced with Google)
• 📷 Photos and videos (if not saved to the cloud)
• 🎮 Preservation of games
• 🔑 Wi-Fi passwords
• 📝 SMS call-book

Step-by-step:

1. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings
3. Select "Reset all settings"
4. Enter a pattern lock or password
5. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes)

Once reset, you'll get a clean system with 10-12GB of free space (on a 16GB model).Don't restore the backup completely - select only contacts and important files so you don't get your trash back.

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Resetting to factory settings is the only way to return the Redmi 7A’s “initial speed” if it is slowing down due to memory shortages.

Method 6: Optimize memory to prevent future problems

To avoid having to clear your memory every month, set up the Redmi 7A to auto-optimize:

1. Limit cache for individual applications:

• B Settings → Applications select the program
• Click on "Limit background activity"
• Set a cache limit (e.g. 50MB for Instagram)

2. Set up automatic cleaning:

• Activate Settings → Memory → Autocleaning
• Set a schedule (for example, every Saturday at 3:00)
• Add important annexes to exceptions

3. Use cloud services:

• Enable automatic photo upload to Google Photos (settings → backup)
• Set up synchronization of contacts with your Google account
• Transfer documents to Google Drive or Mi Cloud

4. Control the installation of applications:

• Remove unused programs every 2 weeks
• Before installing, check the APK size on Google Play.
• Use the lightweight versions of social networks

Method 7: Alternative methods for advanced users

If standard methods don't work, you can try more radical solutions, which require technical skills, but can free up up to 3-5 GB of extra space.

Method 1: Manually remove unnecessary language packets

MIUI contains language files for 50+ languages that take up to 1 GB. You can delete excess through ADB:

adb shell


pm list packages -f | grep 'lang'




pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.micloud.lang.XX

Replace the XX with the code of the unnecessary language (for example, ar for Arabic).

Method 2: Converting applications to user-generated applications

Some system applications can be “freezed” without deleting:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks

This will disable Mi Apps (theme store), but won’t remove it completely.

Method 3: Use of Link2SD

The application allows you to transfer APK-file SD-Map (root required) After installation:

1. Format SD as the second ext4 partition
2. Move your selected applications there
3. Create links to internal memory

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-commands can lead to a device blink (completely inoperable). Before experimenting, create a full backup via fastboot backup or TWRP.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning up Redmi memory 7A