Cleaning up cache on Xiaomi Redmi 10S: Complete instructions for beginners and advanced

Your Xiaomi Redmi 10S began to slow down, applications are loaded for a long time, and there is less free memory left 1 GB? Well, the problem is probably clogged cache, which is temporary files that accumulate over time, and cleaning up the cache will not only make room, but it can also speed up the system's work. 20-30% without radical measures like factory resetting.

In this article, we will discuss all ways to clean up cache on Redmi. 10S — standard-tool MIUI You will learn how to clean the cache of individual applications, the system cache, and what a Dalvik cache is and when to reset it. Importantly, some methods require superuser rights (root), but we will show you where to get around them.

Before you start, check the current memory state: go to Settings → The phone. → If you see a larger number in the cache section, 1,5-2 GB is the time to act, and if the phone gives you an "Insufficient Memory" error when installing apps, cleaning the cache can be a temporary solution before you buy a memory card or upgrade your device.

1.What is cache and why should it be cleaned on Redmi 10S

Cache is a temporary file that creates apps and a system to speed up your work. For example, when you first open Instagram, it uploads avatars of friends, thumbnails of stories and other items to cache, and the next time you run it, it's not from the Internet, it's from your phone, which saves traffic and time.

But over time, the cache grows to giant sizes. 10S s 64 GB of memory users often face the fact that the cache takes up to 3-4 GB is almost 10% The consequences of a crowded cache:

• 🐢 Slowing down the phone (lag when opening applications, hanging up)
• 📱 Spontaneous reboots (especially when free memory is low)
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge (the system spends resources on processing unnecessary files)
• 🚫 Errors when installing updates or new applications ("Insufficient memory")

But there is a downside: clearing the cache of some applications (such as messengers or games) will lead to re-downloading data on the next run, which means that traffic consumption and latency can temporarily increase, but for the system cache and most utility applications, this effect is invisible.

2. How to clear the cache of individual applications

The safest way is to clean the cache for specific programs.This won't delete your data (messages, photos, settings), but will free up space. 10S s MIUI 12.5+ You can do it in two ways:

Method 1: Through application settings

This method is suitable for all applications, including system.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want (such as Facebook or Google Play Store).
3. Slip on Warehouse.
4. Click Clear Cache (not to be confused with Clear Data – it will delete all settings!).

For convenience, sort apps by cache size: in the upper right corner, click on three dots. → Sorting → So you'll see the main memory eaters.

Method 2: Using the "Storage" menu

If you need to quickly clear the cache of several applications:

1. Go to Settings. → Warehouse.
2. Select Other Apps (or "Applications" depending on version) MIUI).
3. Check the necessary programs.
4. Click Clear the cache at the bottom of the screen.

This method is convenient for mass cleaning, but does not show the exact size of the cache of each application.

3. Cleaning up the system cache on Redmi 10S

System cache is a temporary file that is created by the system itself. MIUI It's a way to speed up the interface, animations and service processes, and cleaning it up can help if the phone is a good fit:

• 🔄 It spontaneously reboots.
• 🖥️ Slows down when scrolling the desktop
• 📱 Does not respond to touch (interface freezes)

On the Redmi. 10S There are two ways to clean the system cache: through the standard menu and through the recovery mode. The second method is deeper, but requires the phone to restart.

Method 1: Through settings (without rebooting)

This method only removes a portion of the system cache, but does so without rebooting:

1. Open the Settings → Storage.
2. Slip on the item Clean (or "Free space").
3. Select the System Cache tab.
4. Click Clean and confirm the action.

After this procedure, the phone may slightly "suppose" the first 5-10 Minutes is normal, as the system recreates the necessary temporary files.

Method 2: Recovery Mode (Deep Cleaning)

This method removes all system cache, including Dalvik cache (which we will discuss in the next section), suitable if the phone is slowing down or not updated.

1. Turn off Redmi. 10S.
2. Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the MI logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will be taken to Recovery Mode (English menu).
4. Select the Wipe & Reset option → Wipe Cache (control - volume buttons, choice - power button).
5. Confirm the action and wait until the completion (1-2 minutes).
6. Select Reboot → Reboot to System to reboot.

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse Wipe Cache with Wipe Data! The second item will completely reset the phone to factory settings, deleting all your data.

After deep cleaning of the cache through Recovery, the phone will load longer than usual (up to 5 minutes), which is normal, and some settings (such as desktop wallpaper) may also reset, but personal data (photos, contacts) will remain intact.

4. Dalvik cache: What it is and how to clean it

Dalvik cache is a special file that is created by the Android Virtual Machine (Dalvik Virtual Machine) to speed up the launch of applications. 10S helio-processor G95 Android 11 cache can take up to 500 MB-1 GB. its cleaning is useful if:

• 📦 Applications have become longer to launch
• 🔄 The phone is making an error "The application is stopped"
• 📱 You recently updated your firmware and the system is unstable.

You can clean Dalvik cache only through Recovery Mode or using root rights. MIUI They don't have that capability:

1. Enter Recovery Mode (as described in the previous section).
2. Choose Wipe & Reset → Wipe Dalvik Cache.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.
4. Reboot the phone.

Once the Dalvik cache is cleared, each application will be running for the first time longer than usual (the system will re-optimize them), which is normal and will not affect the future work.

⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), cleaning the Dalvik cache may result in a reboot cycle.

5. Automatic cache cleanup: setting up MIUI

MIUI on the Redmi 10S It has built-in tools for automatic cache cleaning, and you can configure them to delete the files you don't need without waiting for the memory to fill up critically:

1. Go to Settings → Storage → Cleaning.
2. Activate the Autoclean switch.
3. Push the gear (⚙️) top-right.
4. Select which files to delete automatically: 🗑️ Temporary files 📁 Cash app. 📤 Downloads (optional)

Set the cleaning frequency: daily, weekly or if there is a memory shortage.

Also in MIUI There's a smart cleaning feature that analyzes memory usage and suggests that you delete unnecessary files:

1. Open Security. → Cleaning (shield icon in the app menu).
2. Slip on Settings (three dots in the top corner).
3. Turn on Smart Cleaning and Cleaning when you lock the screen.

However, there are exceptions, such as in some games (such as Genshin Impact or the game). PUBG Mobile cache can include downloaded maps or textures, and cleaning them will lead to the re-upload of this data at the next launch, which can take time and traffic.

⚠️ Note: If you use applications to clear memory from third-party developers (such as CCleaner or CCleaner) SD Maid, beware! some of them aggressively delete files, which can cause malfunctions MIUI. Better to use built-in tools.

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Clearing the cache does not delete personal data, but it can reset the settings of some applications (such as browser logins or cached passwords). Always check what is deleted before confirming.

7.Alternative ways to free up memory on Redmi 10S

If cleaning the cache didn’t give the desired result, try these methods to free up extra space:

1. Transfer applications to a memory card

Redmi 10S Supports memory cards up to 512GB to transfer applications:

1. Insert microSD into the slot (hybrid, so you have to choose: either 2) SIM, 1 SIM + map).
2. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
3. Select the application → Storage → Change → Memory Map.

Note that not all apps support portability (especially system and anticheat games).

2. Removal of duplicate photos and videos

Use the built-in Gallery app:

1. Open the Gallery → Press three points → Control.
2. Choose Duplicates or Similar Photos.
3. Review and delete unnecessary copies.

3. Cleaning up the downloads

Download folder is often filled with unnecessary files to clear it.

1. Open Files (the folder icon in the app menu).
2. Go to Downloads.
3. Press three points. → Order by → Size.
4. Delete the largest unnecessary files (e.g. old ones) APK file-book).

4. Disabling unnecessary system applications

MIUI contains many preinstalled applications that cannot be removed but can be disabled:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Press three points. → Show all applications.
3. Select an unneeded app (such as Mi Pay or Mi Video).
4. Click Disable (this will remove the updates and hide the app from the menu).

Disabling system applications won’t free up much space, but it will reduce background activity and battery consumption.

8. Frequent errors in cleaning the cache and how to avoid them

Many users make mistakes that, instead of improving the phone, lead to new problems.

• 🚫 Cleaning the cache of all applications in a row, which can cause some programs to crash (e.g. Google Play Services), and it is better to clean selectively, starting with the most "heavy" ones".
• 🔄 Cleaning too often. If you clean the cache daily, the system will constantly restore it, which will increase the load on the processor and reduce battery life.
• 📱 Using Play Market cleaners: Many of these apps (like Clean Master) consume resources themselves and display false warnings about the phone’s “critical state.
• 🔧 Cleaning the Dalvik cache without need, and it's only useful after a firmware update or when it's lagging, otherwise it'll slow things down temporarily.
• 🗑️ Delete the messenger cache. WhatsApp or Telegram cache includes media files (photos, videos) and clean it will remove all uploaded images from chat rooms.

To avoid mistakes, follow these rules:

1. Clean the cache only when the phone is really starting to brake or is giving out errors.
2. Before cleaning, check how much space the cache of a particular application takes up.
3. Do not clear the cache of system applications (such as Android System or Android System) MIUI System, if you don’t know what it will do.
4. After cleaning, restart the phone – this will help the system correctly restore the necessary files.

If the cache has been cleaned, it may not be due to the cache, but to fragmentation of memory, viruses, or corrupted system files, in which case factory resets or flashing will help.

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