How to Clean Cache on Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro: The Complete Guide

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro is a popular smartphone with powerful hardware, but even it eventually begins to “brake” because of cache: temporary application files, update remnants and debris from MIUI. Cache cleaning not only frees up space, but also solves problems with overheating, slow interface operation and sudden crashes of programs.

In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to clean cache, from standard MIUI tools to advanced methods through Recovery and ADB. We will analyze which cache can be removed without risk and which should not be touched, and also give tips on automating the process. If your Redmi 10 Pro is slower than after purchase, this guide is for you.

Why you should clean the cache on Redmi 10 Pro

Cache is a temporary file that creates applications and a system to speed up its work, such as browsers saving images of sites, messengers saving thumbnails of photos, and games saving textures of levels, in theory, but in practice:

• 📉 Slows down the system: hundreds of small files fragment memory, forcing the processor to search for the necessary data longer.
• 🔥 Causes overheating: Constant writing/reading cache loads the drive, especially on budget smartphones with eMMC.
• 📱 Occupying space: on the Redmi 10 Pro with 128 GB, cache can “eat” up to 5-10 GB if it is not cleaned for years.
• 🐞 Provokes errors: corrupted cache files cause crashes of applications or “black screens».

It is important to understand that cache is of two types:

1. App cache – temporary data of specific programs (for example, YouTube cache or Telegram) can be deleted without consequences – the application will simply create new files the next time you run.
2. Dalvik-cache is a file that MIUI uses to optimize Android, which helps with serious lags, but requires a reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t confuse cache with app data! Deleting data (not cache) in your settings will result in resetting accounts, game saves, and other user files.

Method 1: Clearing the cache of individual applications

The safest method is to remove cache only for programs that take up a lot of space or are unstable. On Redmi 10 Pro, this is done through standard MIUI settings:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Sort by size.
3. In the list, find applications with a large cache (usually messengers, browsers, social networks or games).
4. Click on the app → Storage → Clear the cache.

Top.-5 «cache-eaters on Redmi 10 Pro:

If the app gets worse after cleaning the cache (for example, it loads content for a long time), try restarting it or reinstalling it. This is normal behavior - the program recovers the cache from scratch.

Close all background applications

Connect your smartphone to charging (if the battery level is < 30%)

Check the space available (at least 500 MB is required)

Backup important data (in case of errors)-->

Method 2: Mass cleaning the cache of all applications

If you don't want to clean each application individually, MIUI has a mass-cleaning feature that removes the cache of all user programs except system ones.

1. Go to Settings. → Memory.
2. Click Clean in the Garbage Files section.
3. Check the Cash of applications (the rest of the items do not need to be touched).
4. Tap Clean(X), where X is the volume of space vacated.

This method is faster than manual, but has nuances:

• ✅ Pros: Frees up space in 10 seconds, does not require a reboot.
• ❌ Cons: Does not clear the system cache, can delete useful data (for example, offline maps in Google Maps).

⚠️ Warning: After a mass cleanup, some apps (such as Instagram or TikTok) will load longer on the first run.This is temporary - cache will recover after 1-2 use.

If your smartphone is running slower after cleaning, try restarting it. Sometimes MIUI needs to be rebooted to properly rewire the cache of your system processes.

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To avoid manually cleaning the cache, enable automatic optimization in Settings → Memory → Autoclean. MIUI will remove garbage once a week, but it is less efficient than manual cleaning.

Method 3: Cleaning the system cache through Recovery

If Redmi 10 Pro strongly brakes, glitch or overheats, cleaning the system cache (partition) will help /cache). This method is more complex but more effective than standard tools. MIUI. You'll need it:

• 🔋 Battery charge > 50%
• ⏱ 5-10 minutes of free time
• 📱 Know how to log in to Recovery (instruction below)

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo and Recovery menu appear.
3. Use volume buttons for navigation and power button to select the item.
4. Choose Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
5. Confirm the action (Yes) and wait until it is completed (usually takes 1-2 minutes).
6. Reboot your smartphone (Reboot → Reboot to System)

Cleaning the system cache does not delete user data, but resets MIUI optimization. After restarting, the smartphone can work slower than 5-10 minutes - this is normal, the system restores the cache again.

Method 4: Advanced Cleaning through ADB (for experienced)

If standard methods don't work, you can delete the cache via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a connection to your computer, but allows you to clean even files that MIUI wouldn't normally touch.

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 🛠 Installed drivers Xiaomi and ADB

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on Smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 Times) Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging on USB
2. Connect Redmi 10 Pro to your PC and confirm debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) and type in: adb shell su rm -rf /data/local/tmp/* rm -rf /cache/* reboot

This team clears:

• 🗑 Temporary files in /data/local/tmp (garbage from updates and installers).
• 🧹 System cache in /cache (Wipe Cache in Recovery).

⚠️ Note: Su command requires root rights. If you don't have them, use only rm. -rf /cache/* without su. Misuse ADB may cause resetting of the settings!

After the reboot, check your smartphone. If errors occur (for example, apps do not open), reset settings through Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset all settings (data will not be deleted).

Method 5: Automatic cleaning with third-party utilities

If you don't want to mess with manual settings, you can use automatic cleaning apps. Redmi 10 Pro is suitable for:

Recommendations for use:

• 🔍 Before cleaning, check what exactly the program deletes (some utilities aggressively clean application data).
• 📊 Use the built-in memory analyzer to see which files take up the most space.
• 🔄 Set up automatic cleaning (e.g. once a week) in the app settings.

Example of working with SD Maid:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Start and give access to the memory.
3. Go to CorpseFinder (Lastage Search) → Run.
4. After analysis, press Clean and confirm removal.

⚠️ Note: Some “optimizers” (e.g. Clean Master) may display false virus or junk warnings to sell the premium version.

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The utility side is convenient, but does not replace manual cleaning. For maximum effect, combine them with standard MIUI tools.

What to do if cleaning the cache does not help

If after all the manipulations, the Redmi 10 Pro continues to brake, the problem may be deeper.

• 🔋 Battery condition: worn-out battery (capacity) < 70%) causes performance drawdowns. Check in Settings → Battery → Battery status.
• 📱 Memory Congestion: If less than 10% of the total volume is free, the system begins to "choke" SD-map.
• 🔄 Version MIUI: Outdated firmware may contain errors. Update via Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠 Developer Settings: Turn off animation and background processes: Settings → Additionally. → For developers, Window: Animation of Scale 0.5x Transition: Animation of the transition 0.5x Process Limit: Maximum 2 background processes

If nothing works, consider resetting to factory settings (but back up first!) This is an extreme measure, but it will return the smartphone to factory speed.

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Enter your password (if any) and confirm the reset.

Once reset, the smartphone will be like new — no trash, but no data. Install applications selectively to avoid re-clogging.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning up cache on Redmi 10 Pro