How to Free RAM on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T: From Simple Ways to Deep Optimization

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T

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Redmi Note 8T

Many users mistakenly think that releasing RAM is equivalent to shutting all applications manually through the multitasking menu. It's actually a temporary solution, the system will immediately download them back. Real optimization requires a comprehensive approach, from setting up autoloads to deep cache cleaning. In this article, we'll look at 10 proven methods that work on MIUI 12-14 without having to get root rights or reset to factory settings.

It's important to understand that the Redmi Note 8T has hardware limitations, and even after all the manipulations, the smartphone won't fly like a new one, but you'll notice the difference in the smoothness of the interface and the speed of opening applications.

1. Basic Cleanup: Closing Applications and Rebooting

The first thing that comes to mind when you slow down your smartphone is to shut down all the apps, but you have to do it right. If you just swipe up the cards in the multitasking menu, it doesn't guarantee full RAM release. Here's what really works:

🔹 Closing Background Processes through “Security»:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to Accelerate (or Optimize in new MIUI versions).
3. Click Accelerate – the system will close unnecessary processes and show how much memory is freed up.

This method frees up to 300-500 MB of RAM at a time, but the effect is temporary - after 10-15 minutes, the background services will load the memory again.

⚠️ Warning: Don't close system processes like com.android.systemui or miui.home through Task Manager, which will cause the interface to crash and force you to restart.

🔹 Rebooting the smartphone:

A banal but effective way: When you reboot, the Redmi Note 8T resets all the time data from RAM, including the “hang” processes. Do this once every 1-2 days if you are actively using your smartphone, especially after installing updates or large applications.

2. Set up the autoload of applications

One of the main reasons for clogged RAM is programs that run automatically when you turn on your smartphone or connect to the Internet. MIUI has a built-in tool to manage autoboot, but it is hidden in an unobvious place.

🔹 How to turn off autoboot:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select AutoRun.
3. Sort the list by the date of the last launch and disable autoload for unnecessary applications (especially instant messengers, games, social networks).

📌 What applications can be safely disabled:

• 🎮 Games (PUBG Mobile, Free Fire, Genshin Impact)
• 📱 Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
• 🛒 Marketplaces (AliExpress, Wildberries, Ozon)
• 📊 Analytics and trackers (like Google Analytics or AppsFlyer)

⚠️ Note: Do not disable autoboot for Xiaomi system services (such as Mi Cloud, Security or Finder) and this may disrupt push notifications and syncs.

🔹 Hidden Auto Launches via AdB:

Some applications, especially Chinese ones, ignore MIUI settings and run secretly, and you'll need a computer and a command to block them:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.package.name

The list of packages can be found through the App Inspector app (available on Google Play), which requires the developer mode on and debugging over USB, but has a maximum effect of up to 1 GB of freed RAM.

3. Cleaning the cache and application data

Cache is temporary files that apps save for quick operation. Over time, they accumulate and take up not only space in internal memory, but also indirectly affect RAM (the system spends resources processing them). On the Redmi Note 8T, the cache can weigh up to 3-5 GB if it is never cleaned.

🔹 Clearing the cache for individual applications:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an app (such as Chrome or YouTube).
3. Click Clear Cache. For radical cleaning, tap Clear Data (but note that this will reset the app settings!).

🔹 Mass cache cleaning:

To avoid cleaning each application manually:

1. Go to Settings → Memory → Memory Cleanup.
2. Select the Cash applications and confirm the cleanup.

This method frees up to 1-2 GB of internal memory and reduces the load on RAM.

⚠️ Note: Do not clear the cache of system applications (Android System, MIUI System, Google Play Services) unnecessarily. This can lead to errors in the smartphone.

📊 Table: How much RAM saves different cleaning methods

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After cleaning the cache, restart the smartphone - this will allow the system to reassemble temporary files without unnecessary load on RAM.

4. MIUI Optimization: Turning Off Animations and Visual Effects

MIUI is known for its beautiful animations and transitions, but they consume additional resources. On the Redmi Note 8T with 4 GB of RAM, each Saved frame is important. Turning off unnecessary effects can give you an increase of 100-200 MB of free memory.

🔹 How to speed up the interface:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the items: Window animation scale → select No animation. Transition animation scale → No animation. Duration of animation → Disable.

🔹 Disabling unnecessary functions MIUI:

• 🔍 Application search (Settings) → Main screen screen → Search for applications – disable if you do not use.

⚠️ Note: Do not disable Mi Share or Fast File Transfer if you use wireless data transfer between Xiaomi devices.

5. Use of lightweight versions of applications

Many popular services have lightweight versions (Lite) that consume less RAM and internal memory, such as Facebook Lite, which saves up to 200 MB of RAM on the job instead of the usual Facebook, and here is a list of the most effective replacements:

📱 Light analogues of popular applications:

🔹 How to find easy versions:

Many Lite apps are not available on Google Play for Russia.

1. Download APK from trusted sources (such as APKMirror or APKPure).
2. Before installation, enable Installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access.
3. Install the file and check permissions (don’t give contacts or SMS access unnecessarily).

⚠️ Warning: Avoid lightweight versions from unknown developers. Some fake Lite apps contain malicious code. Check reviews and ratings before installing.

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Replacing heavy applications with Lite versions is one of the most effective ways to reduce the load on RAM without losing functionality.

6.Deep optimization: disabling system services

If previous methods have not worked well, you can go further and disable unnecessary MIUI system services.This requires caution, but can free up to 1 GB of RAM. Important: these actions may disrupt some functions, so back up before making changes.

🔹 List of safe to disable services:

• 📦 com.miui.analytics – Xiaomi statistics collection (does not affect the work).
• 📊 com.miui.bugreport – error reports (you can disable them if you are not participating in beta testing).
• 🎵 com.android.musicfx – equalizer (unless you use sound settings).
• 📡 com.miui.player is a standard player MIUI (if you use VLC or YouTube Music).

🔹 How to disable via adb:

Connect your smartphone to your PC, open the command line and type:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.package.name

Replace com.package.name with the name of the package listed above. To return the service back, use:

adb shell pm enable com.package.name

📌 What can't be turned off:

• 🚫 com.android.phone – responsible for cellular communication.
• 🚫 com.miui.home - launcher MIUI (Disabling will result in a black screen).
• 🚫 com.google.android.gsf – Google services (will disrupt the Play Market).

7. Alternative methods: from root to resetting settings

If all previous methods have failed, radical measures remain: They require more time and knowledge, but can bring the Redmi Note 8T back to its original speed.

🔹 Getting root rights:

Root gives you complete control of the system, allowing you to:

• 🧹 Remove embedded applications (bloatware).
• 🔧 Use the Xposed Framework for Deep Optimization.
• 📉 Configure the processor core to save RAM.

⚠️ Warning: Root strips warranty, may disrupt work MIUI It's going to increase the risk of viral attacks. 8T The method of unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool is suitable, but the process takes up to 72 hours of waiting (limited by Xiaomi).

🔹 Reset to factory settings:

An extreme measure that erases all data, but returns the smartphone to its original state.

1. Make a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Write down the Mi Account (the device will remain attached).
3. Go to Settings → About Phone → Reset settings and select Erase all data.

After resetting, the Redmi Note 8T will consume 30-40% less RAM, but you will have to reconfigure all applications.

🔹 Installation of custom firmware:

Firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience lacks the heavy MIUI shell and is faster.

• 🔧 An unlocked loader is required.
• 📱 Possible camera or sensor issues (Xiaomi drivers closed).
• 🔄 Updates will have to be installed manually.

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Root and custom firmware are the best performance boosts, but require technical skills. For most users, previous methods are sufficient.

FAQ: Frequent questions about freeing RAM on the Redmi Note 8T