The "Other" section in Xiaomi Redmi 10 memory is a real "black hole" for free space. Even after removing photos, apps and cleaning the cache, the system stubbornly shows that 5-15 GB is occupied by unknown things. What is the reason? MIUI, which hides service files, logs, remnants of remote applications and cache of system processes under the common label "Other».
In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to clean the Other section on Redmi 10, including hidden developer settings, manual ADB cleaning, and even radical measures like factory resets. You’ll learn which files can be deleted without risk to the system and which ones can’t be touched, and we’ll also analyze why memory is clogged again in a few days – and how to avoid that.
Important: The methods are suitable for all Redmi 10 modifications (including Redmi 10 2022, Redmi 10 Prime, Redmi 10C), but may differ for devices on MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS. Before starting, we recommend checking the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
Why does the “Other” section take up so much space?
On Redmi 10 with factory firmware, The Other can take anywhere from 3GB to 20GB — and that's not always a mistake.
- 🗑️ Cash of system applications: MIUI It aggressively caches data to speed up work, but doesn’t always clean it up. For example, com.miui.home can accumulate up to 1-2 GB of unnecessary files.
- 📁 Remnants of Remote Applications: When you uninstall the program through Settings, often there are folders with settings in the /data/data or /sdcard/Android/obb.
- 📜 Logs and dumps:.log,.dumpstate, and anr files can weigh hundreds of megabytes. MIUI It creates them every time it fails.
- 🔄 System updates: Folder /cache It stores firmware files even after installation. MIUI weight 2 GB can stay there for months.
- 🤖 Google Play Hidden Files: Google Play Services (Google Play Services, Google App) creates a cache in secure folders that is not visible by standard means.
To get a sense of exactly what’s taking up space, you can use Files by Google (free in Play Market) to provide detailed memory analysis, including hidden files, but deep cleaning requires root or ADB commands.
⚠️ Note: Do not manually delete files from folders /system or /vendor — This will cause the device to break down. /data/dalvik-cache, Otherwise, the apps will start to stain.
Method 1: Cleaning the cache of system applications
The safest method is to remove the cache of embedded programs. On Redmi 10, they are especially voracious:
- 📱 Launcher (com.miui.home) – up to 1.5 GB.
- 📷 Gallery (com.miui.gallery) – up to 800 MB (miniatures, metadata).
- 🎵 Music (com.miui.player) – up to 500MB (album covers).
- 🔍 Search (com.miui.search) – up to 300MB (file indexes).
How to clean:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Show all processes".
- Find the app (like “Luncher”) and select “Storage”.
- Click on “Clear Cache”** (not data!).
To speed up the process, use batch cleaning:
adb shell pm clear com.miui.home
adb shell pm clear com.miui.gallery
adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.media⚠️ Warning: Clearing the cache of com.android.providers.media will reset thumbnails in the gallery and may cause a delay when first opening photos.
Backup of important data
Close all applications
Connect your phone to charge (the process can take 5-10 minutes)
Do not interrupt cleaning, even if the phone is hanging.-->
Method 2: Delete unnecessary files via Files by Google
Files by Google (formerly Files Go) can find and remove garbage that is not visible in the standard MIUI Explorer. Download it from the Play Market and follow the instructions:
- Open the app and go to the Cleanup tab**.
- Slip "Free the place" and wait for analysis.
- In the section "Unnecessary files"** mark: 🗑️ Temporary application files 📁 Empty folders 📄 Duplicate files 🎬 Large files (video, APK)
"Delete"**
Pay special attention to the app cache section**, which often hides gigabytes of unnecessary data, for example, YouTube can cache video in the background, and Telegram can store media files in a folder. /Telegram/Telegram Images.
| Type of file | Approximate volume | Can I remove it? |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary files (.tmp,.temp) | 100-500 MB | Yes. |
| System logs (.log,.txt) | 200 MB - 1 GB | Yes (except /data/anr) |
| Cash Google Play Services | 500MB - 2GB | Yes (via Settings → Apps) |
| Update residues (/cache) | 1-3 GB | Yes (ADB required) |
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If Files by Google doesn’t find garbage, try alternatives: SD Maid (requires root) or CCleaner (free version with restrictions).
Method 3: Cleaning through ADB (without root)
The ADB (Android Debug Bridge) tool allows you to delete hidden files without superuser rights. This is an official method from Google, but requires you to connect your phone to your PC.
What you need:
- 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/Mac.
- 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original, undamaged).
- 📦 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB (download).
Step-by-step:
- Turn on USB Debugging** on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version to activate Developer Mode. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.**
Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
cmd
ADB
adb devicesMake sure the device is identified.
adb shell pm clear com.miui.analytics # Deletes Xiaomi Analytics Data
adb shell rm -rf /data/local/tmp/* # Clears temporary files
adb shell rm -rf /cache/* # Removes update cache⚠️ Attention: Command rm -rf If you don't point the right path, you can erase critical data!
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Method 4: Reset to factory settings (radical method)
If the previous methods didn’t work, and the Other section is still 10+GB, then the hard reset remains, and this will erase all data, including:
- 📱 Applications and their settings.
- 📸 Photos, videos, music (if not saved) SD-map).
- 📋 Google Accounts, Mi Accounts and Passwords.
- 📊 System settings (wallpaper, sounds, Wi-Fi networks).
How to reset:
- Create a backup through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
- Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
- Select “Erase all data” and confirm.
- Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-15 minutes).
After discharge:
- ✅ The Other section** will be reduced to 1-3 GB.
- ✅ The phone will run faster (especially noticeable on the Redmi 10 with 4GB of RAM).
- ❌ You will have to reconfigure all applications and accounts.
Yeah, it helped make room.
Yeah, but the problem came back after a while.
No, I'm afraid of losing my data.
No, I tried other methods.-->
Method 5: Manually delete files via TWRP (for advanced)
If you're ready to experiment, you can install custom recovery TWRP and manually delete unnecessary files, which requires unlocking the bootloader and can be insecure.
What can be removed through TWRP:
- 🗃️ folder /data/log — system logs (up to) 1 GB).
- 📦 folder /cache — cache of updates (up to) 3 GB).
- 🔄 folder /data/dalvik-cache — Only if you are ready to reinstall the application.
- 📱 Remote application folders in /data/data (For example, com.tencent.mm for WeChat).
Step-by-step:
- Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool.
- Install TWRP for Redmi 10 (download the image for your model on twrp.me).
- Boot to TWRP (clip Power + Volume up when turned on).
- Go to Advanced → File Manager.
- Remove unnecessary folders (see list above).
- Reboot to the system.
⚠️ Attention: Deletion of folders /data/system or /data/misc Also, do not delete files with the extension.odex or.vdex - these are components of the application.
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Use TWRP only if you are confident in your actions. An error may lead to the need to flash your phone over Fastboot.
How to prevent the “Other” section from being refilled?
Even after cleaning, the memory on Redmi 10 is clogged again after 1-2 weeks.
- 🚫 Turn off automatic app updates in the Play Market (or limit to Wi-Fi).
- 📵 Stop background activity of unnecessary apps in Settings → Battery → Energy management.
- 🗑️ Set up automatic cleaning in Files by Google (Section Cleanup» → «Settings» → «Autocleaning»**).
- 📥 Transfer the app cache to SD-card (if supported). To do this, select "Storage" in the application settings» → «Change» → «SD-map»**.
- 🔄 Reboot your phone regularly (every 2-3 days) and this clears temporary files in your memory.
You should also disable unnecessary MIUI system services:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics # Analytics Xiaomi
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.ab # Advertising in MIUI
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.daemon # Background processesThese commands will not delete applications, but will only stop them from working, freeing up to 500 MB of memory.