Cleaning the cache on the console Xiaomi: 5 ways to return performance

Xiaomi Mi Box (including Mi Box S, Mi Box) 4K Mi Box 4S) And they get slowed down over time because of the overflowing cache, which is temporary files that accumulate when you run apps, watch videos, and update your system. If your device has become slower to respond to remote commands, often “thinks” or gives errors such as “the application has stopped”, the problem most likely lies in the cache clogged.

Unlike smartphones, where cleaning the cache is performed in a pair of taps, on Android. TV-There's a nuanced process in the consoles. There's no regular Storage section with a "Clear Cache" button, and some system files are hidden from the user. In this article, we'll look at 5 working ways, from manual cleaning through settings to radical resetting to factory settings. Also, let’s find out why after cleaning the cache on Xiaomi Mi Box, sound may disappear in some applications (and how to fix it).

1. Why the cache accumulates and what is it dangerous

Cache is temporary data that apps and the system save to make things faster, like YouTube caches video thumbnails, Netflix caches movies for smooth playback, and Android launcher TV — App icons. The problems start when you have:

• 📦 The total cache volume exceeds 1-1.5 GB (critical for consoles with 8 GB of memory).
• 🐢 The system spends time searching for relevant data among outdated files.
• 🔄 Applications conflict over corrupted cache files (for example, after an interrupted update).
• 🚨 Viruses disguise themselves as cache (rarely, but found on hacked firmware).

On Xiaomi Mi Box, the cache is divided into three types:

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse cache with app data! Cache cleaning won't delete your accounts, bookmarks or settings, but data resetting ("Clean Storage") will delete. For example, in Kodi, after data reset, all your movie libraries will disappear.

2. Method 1: Clearing the cache of individual applications

The safest method is to delete the cache only for those programs that are slowing down, which does not affect system files and does not require a restart.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
2. Go to the Apps → Installed annexes.
3. Select a problem app (such as YouTube or YouTube) IVI).
4. Click Clear Cache (not to be confused with Clear Data!).
5. Confirm the action and restart the application.

🔹 What applications most often need cleaning:

• 🎬 YouTube, Netflix, Kodi – caching videos and thumbnails.
• 🎮 Google Play Games, emulators – save temporary game files.
• 📱 Launchers (Android) TV Launcher – accumulate icons and previews.
• 🔄 Software update – can be blocked due to damaged cache.

⚠️ If after cleaning the cache, the application began to work worse (for example, Netflix loads a video for a long time), try it:

1. Reboot the console (Settings) → The device → Reboot.2) 2. Update the app through Google Play Market. 3. If the problem persists, uninstall and install the app again.

Method 2: Using the System Tool "Storage"

On the consoles Xiaomi Mi Box with Android firmware TV 9.0+ And there's a hidden partition for memory management, which is less convenient than on smartphones, but it allows you to clear the cache of all applications at once.

How to open it:

1. Press the Home button on the remote and hold for 5 seconds until the menu appears.
2. Select Settings → The device → Warehouse.
3. Press Internal Memory. → Cache data.
4. Confirm cleaning (may require input) PIN-code, if it is installed).

📌 What happens after cleaning up:

• ✅ Applications will be launched faster.
• ✅ Errors like “Insufficient memory” disappear».
• ⚠️ The first run of programs may take longer (they will recover cache).
• ❌ Will not affect personal data (logins, bookmarks, progress in games).

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If the Storage section is not on the menu, upgrade the console firmware to the latest version. TV (7.0 and below) this tool is not available.

4. Method 3: Cleaning through ADB (power-user)

If the console is strongly inhibited and does not respond to commands, you can clean the cache through ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires a PC and basic command line knowledge.

🔧 What's the matter:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Cable USB (Micro-USB or Type-C depending on the console model).
• 📥 Utility. ADB Tools by Google.
• ⚙️ Included debugging by USB prefixed.

Step-by-step:

1. On the console, activate the debugging on USB: Settings → About the prefix → Assembly number (click 7 times) Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB (insert)
2. Connect the console to the PC with a cable.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute: Adb devices (should appear serial numbered device).
4. Clear the cache of all applications: adb shell pm trim-caches 1G (where 1G — Maximum cache size that can be left).
5. For complete cleaning (including Dalvik cache): adb shell su -c "rm -rf /cache/*" (Require root rights that are disabled by default on Xiaomi Mi Box).

⚠️ Attention: Rm teams -rf If you're not sure what you're doing, use the first or second method.

5. Method 4: Reset to factory settings (radical method)

If the Xiaomi Mi Box is becoming unbearably slow and clearing the cache doesn’t help, the last option is hard reset, which will delete ALL data, including installed apps, accounts and settings.

🔄 How to reset:

1. Open Settings → Device → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data (do not Reset network settings!).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 3-5 minutes).

✅ Pros of the method:

• 🧹 Cache, Dalvik cache and junk files are completely cleaned.
• 🚀 The prefix is returning to “factory” speed.
• 🔧 System errors (e.g., infinite boot) are fixed).

❌ Cons:

• 📱 All applications and data are removed (you will have to reconfigure them).
• 🔒 Re-authorization in services (Netflix, YouTube, etc.) may be required.).
• ⚠️ On some models (Mi Box) 4S) After resetting, the screen resolution settings fly off.

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Resetting to factory settings is a last resort. Before you do, try clearing the cache through ADB or manually for individual applications.

6. Method 5: Automatic cleaning with third-party utilities

Google Play Market has apps that make it easier to clean up cache on Android TV. They are suitable if you are lazy to dig into the settings or need to regularly clean your memory.

🛠️ Top.-3 Utilities for Xiaomi Mi Box:

⚠️ Not all cleaners are optimized for Android TV. Avoid programs with suspicious permissions (e.g. access to the software) SMS or calls, they are not on the prefix!).

🔹 How to use CCleaner TV:

1. Install an app from Google Play Market.
2. Start and select the Cleanup section.
3. Check the Cash of applications and System cache.
4. Click Clean and confirm the action.

7.Frequent problems after cleaning the cache and their solution

Cache cleaning usually goes smoothly, but sometimes users encounter bugs, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

🔊 Some apps have lost audio (YouTube, Netflix):

• 🔄 Reboot the console.
• 🔊 Check the sound settings in the app itself (for example, YouTube may have a downside to the volume).
• 📞 Reset the sound settings: Settings → Sound. → Reset to factory.

📺 Applications do not start or give an error:

• 🔄 Remove and install the application again.
• 📥 Update it through Google Play Market.
• 🛠️ Clear the application data (not cache!): Settings → Annexes → [Name of name] → Clear the data.

🐢 The prefix started to slow down even more:

• ⚠️ Perhaps the problem is not in the cache, but in overheating or faulty flash memory.
• 🧊 Check the temperature: if the case is hot, let the console cool for 30 minutes.
• 🔧 Try resetting the settings (see Method 4).

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If, after cleaning the Kodi cache, or IPTV-The player doesn't show channel lists, check the paths to the sources in the app settings. Often they are reset when the data is cleaned.

8.How to prevent cache accumulation in the future

To avoid cleaning the cache every week, follow these tips:

• 🗑️ Regularly remove unnecessary applications (they cache data even in the background).
• 📥 Do not install programs from unknown sources (risk of viruses that clog memory).
• 🔄 Update the console firmware (in new versions optimized work with cache).
• 💾 Use an external drive (flash drive or drive) SSD) for heavy applications (e.g. games).
• 📊 Keep an eye out for the vacant space: if less than 500MB is left, it's time to clean.

📌 Optimal cleaning schedule:

• 📅 Once a month: Cache cleaning through Settings → Warehouse.
• 📅 Once in 3 months: Complete cleaning with CCleaner TV or ADB.
• 📅 Every six months: Virus testing (e.g., through Malwarebytes).

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If you are actively using Kodi, Torrent TV Or emulators, clean the cache more often, every 2-3 weeks, and these apps accumulate temporary files especially quickly.

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