Cache Cleanup on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: A Complete Guide to Accelerating Your Smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is a popular smartphone with a balance of performance and price, but even it eventually begins to slow down. One of the main reasons is crowded cache. In this article, we will discuss how to properly clean the cache on your device without deleting important data, and return it to the performance of 2020 (when the model was first released).

Cache is a temporary file that creates applications and a system to speed things up. Over time, it accumulates, taking up up to 3-5 GB of memory, and instead of helping, it gets in the way. On the Redmi 8 Pro with its 64/128 GB drive, this is especially noticeable. We'll look at everything from manual cleaning through settings to hidden MIUI features and third-party utilities.

Why you should clean the cache on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro

The Redmi 8 Pro’s cache has two functions: it speeds up the loading of frequently used data and saves traffic, but when it’s larger than 1-1.5 GB, problems begin:

• 🐢 Slowing the interface – lags when scrolling the menu, delays when opening applications.
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge – the system spends resources on processing unnecessary temporary files.
• 📱 Overheating of the device - the processor is loaded with unnecessary operations with the cache.
• 🚫 Application errors – conflicts between outdated cache files and new versions of programs.

On the Redmi 8 Pro with its Snapdragon 665 processor and 4GB of RAM, cache is particularly pronounced. For example, the Google Play Store may give a 924 error when updating apps, and WhatsApp can hang when sending media files. Regular cleaning (once every 1-2 months) solves these problems.

Method 1: Clearing the cache of individual applications

The safest method is to remove the cache for specific programs, which will not affect their settings or stored data (for example, correspondence in messengers will remain intact).

Instructions for Redmi 8 Pro:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose an app (such as Chrome or Facebook).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. For complete cleaning, click Delete Data (⚠️ Warning: This will reset all the settings of the application!).

Top.-5 Apps that most often clog up Redmi cache 8 Pro:

Close the app through the "Recent" menu

Check the space in memory (should be >1 GB)

Make a backup of important data (for messengers)

Do not clear the cache of system applications without the need-->

⚠️ Please note: Do not clear the cache for Google Play Services and MIUI System – this can lead to malfunctions in the work of Google services and Xiaomi’s proprietary shell.

Method 2: Automatic cleaning through “Safety”

Xiaomi has built a system optimization utility called Security into MIUI, which automatically finds and deletes unnecessary files, including cache.

How to use:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Cleanup tab.
3. Click Scan and wait for the analysis to be completed.
4. Select Garbage Files and App Cache, then click Clean.

Advantages of this method:

• 🤖 Automatic analysis – no need to manually search for large files.
• 📊 Visualization – shows how much space each type of garbage takes up.
• 🔄 Regular cleaning – you can set up automatic scanning on schedule.

On Redmi 8 Pro, the Security utility removes up to 1.2 GB of cache in a single pass, whereas manually clearing through Settings usually finds no more than 800 MB. This is because the system application has access to hidden /data/local/tmp and /cache folders that don’t appear in the standard file manager.

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After cleaning through the "Security" reboot the phone - this will allow the system to correctly recalculate the free space and avoid errors in the next scan.

Method 3: Cleaning the cache with Recovery Mode

If your smartphone is slowing down or not responding to commands, you can use Recovery Mode, which removes all system cache, including update files, but does not affect user data.

The following is a step-by-step instruction for Redmi 8 Pro:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the MI logo appears.
3. In the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset (use volume buttons for navigation, power button for confirmation).
4. Select Wipe Cache and confirm the action.
5. Once completed, press Reboot to reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse Wipe Cache with Wipe Data! The second option will completely reset your phone to factory settings, deleting all your files, photos and apps.

This method is useful if:

• 🔄 Phone stuck on loading (Endless Xiaomi logo).
• 📱 After updating MIUI There are interface glitches.
• 🚫 Applications are mass-flying with the error "The application is stopped".

Method 4: Using a File Manager

For advanced users, it is possible to manually delete the cache through the root file manager or standard Explorer from Xiaomi, which allows you to pinpoint delete unnecessary files, but requires caution.

How to clean the cache manually:

1. Open Explorer (or install Root Explorer if you have root access).
2. Go to /data/data/ – this is where all the app cache files are stored.
3. Find a folder with the name of the application package (for example, com.android.chrome for Chrome).
4. Delete the contents of the cache folder (don’t touch the other folders!).

List of key cache folders on Redmi 8 Pro:

• 📁 /data/dalvik-cache — Dalvik virtual machine cache (can only be deleted via Recovery).
• 📁 /cache — System cache (cleaned through Recovery or ADB).
• 📁 /data/local/tmp — installer-file.
• 📁 /sdcard/Android/data/ — cache of applications on the memory card.

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Manually clearing cache through the file manager is 20-30% more efficient than system tools, but requires care. Deleting the wrong files can lead to the collapse of applications!

Method 5: Third-party utilities for deep cleaning

If standard methods don’t work, third-party apps can be used, offering advanced features like cleaning Dalvik cache, removing duplicates, and optimizing autoboots.

Top.-3 supplant 8 Pro:

How to use SD Maid:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run the scan (CorpseFinder looks for remnants of remote applications).
3. Go to the SystemCleaner tab and select Dalvik Cache.
4. Press Run Now and confirm the cleanup.

⚠️ Attention: Apps like SD Maids with root rights can delete critical system files if the settings are incorrect. Always back up before deep cleaning!

Frequent Cache Cleaning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Redmi 8 Pro users experience problems after cache cleaning is not correct, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

• 🔄 Apps are constantly rebooted -- that's normal after the cache is cleared. Give them time to recaching (usually). 1-2 day-day).
• 🚫 The "Application not installed" error means that you have deleted not only the cache, but also the application data.
• 📱 The phone has become slower after cleaning - you may have deleted the cache of system services).
• 🔋 Quick battery discharge after cleaning - the system rearranges the cache in the background. Charge the phone to 100% And let him work. 12-24 hour.

If after cleaning the cache Redmi 8 Pro began to overheat or turn off, check:

1. Free space in memory (should be >1.5 GB).
2. Processor Temperature (use AIDA64 app).
3. Availability of MIUI updates in Settings → About the phone.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions