How to clean the cache on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro: full instructions for beginners

Why Redmi Note 10 Pro cache needs to be cleaned regularly

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro gets slower over time, even if you haven't installed new apps. The main reason is cache cache cache. Cache is temporary files that create apps and a system to speed up re-operations. For example, when you open Instagram, the app saves thumbnails of photos to show them faster the next time you run, but over time, these files accumulate, take up space and can conflict with each other.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro with its 128/256 GB of memory and 6/8 GB of RAM, the problem of clogged cache does not appear immediately, but after 6-12 months of use you will notice:

• 🐢 Brakes when switching between applications;
• 🔄 Self-involved reboots;
• 📱 Overheating of the body for no apparent reason;
• 🚫 Errors like “The app has stopped».

Clearing the cache helps to return the smartphone to speed without drastic measures like hard reset, but it is important to understand that deleting the cache of applications (for example, YouTube or Google Maps) will lead to re-uploading data the next time you run – this is normal and does not harm the device.

Cache types on Xiaomi: what can and can not be deleted

There are 4 types of cache on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, and not all of them can be cleaned without consequences.

The safest way is to clear the cache of individual applications through settings, but Dalvik cache is best avoided unless absolutely necessary: it contains optimized versions of programs for quick operation, and it only makes sense to clean it before updating the firmware or in case of serious failures.

⚠️ Note: Never delete files from the folder /system manually, this will result in a device blinking. To clean the system cache, use only official methods through Recovery.

Method 1: Clearing the cache of individual applications

If Redmi Note 10 Pro started to slow down in specific programs (for example, Telegram or Chrome), just clear the cache only for them.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the appropriate app (such as Facebook).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.

For convenience, sort the applications by cache size:

• 📊 Slip on three dots in the upper right corner;
• 🔍 Choose Sort by size;
• 🧹 Remove cache from applications with a volume of 100 MB.

Close all background programs

Connect to Wi-Fi (if you plan to use the app immediately after cleaning)

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

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

Some apps (like Google Play Store) may request a re-entering of the password after clearing the cache. That's OK, just log in again.

Method 2: Completely clean the cache through MIUI settings

If you want to clear the cache of all applications at once, use the built-in MIUI function:

1. Go to Settings. → Memory.
2. Slip on Clean in the "Junk" section.
3. Confirm the action by selecting Clear Cache (do not click Clear All – this will delete user data too!).

This method removes:

• 🗑️ Temporary application files;
• 📁 Residual data after uninstallation of programs;
• 🔄 Cash shells. MIUI (including animations and miniatures).

⚠️ Warning: If the smartphone is even slower after cleaning, it may be a problem with memory fragmentation, in which case only a complete reset or flashing will help.

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After mass clearing the cache, restart the Redmi Note 10 Pro – this will speed up the re-assembly of temporary files and reduce the lag.

Method 3: Clean Dalvik cache and system partition via Recovery

For deep cleaning (for example, before updating your firmware), use Recovery Mode.

• 🛠️ Dalvik cache (optimized files of the Android virtual machine);
• 🗃️ System cache (/cache);
• 🔄 Residual update data.

Instructions:

1. Turn off your smartphone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the MI logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.
5. Restart the device (Reboot) → Reboot to System).

The first run after this cleaning will take 3-5 minutes, which is normal, since the system restores the cache again. If after the procedure the smartphone stuck on the logo for more than 10 minutes, reset to factory settings through the same Recovery.

Method 4: Automatic Cleaning with Security App

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro has a built-in Security app that can clear the cache in one tap.

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the Cleanup tab.
3. Press Deep Cleanup.
4. Select the app cache and confirm the deletion.

Advantages of this method:

• ⚡ Faster than manual cleaning;
• 🔍 Shows which apps take up the most space;
• 📊 Offers to optimize autoloading.

The downside is that the Security App sometimes removes the cache of even apps you use daily (like WhatsApp). If messengers load chats for a long time after cleaning, add them to the exceptions:

1. In Safety → Cleanup press three points;
2. Select the Cleaning Settings;
3. Add the required applications to the Exclusions.

Method 5: Using ADB for Advanced Users

If standard methods don't work, you can clear the cache through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires a connection to a PC and debugging mode enabled:

Steps:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times).
2. Enable USB debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux).
4. Enter the commands in turn: adb devices adb shell pm clear --user 0 com.android.providers.media adb shell pm clear --user 0 com.miui.gallery

These commands will clear the cache of Gallery and Media Provider, two of the most voracious system applications.

adb shell pm trim-caches 1000000000

(where 1000,000,000 is the size in bytes, approximately 1 GB).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB It can cause data loss or system disruption. Do not follow commands unless you are sure of their purpose.

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ADB-Cleaning is effective for removing an “invisible” cache that doesn’t appear in standard settings but takes up space in the section /data.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When cleaning the cache on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, users often make mistakes that lead to even greater problems.

Another common problem is that the cache accumulates again quickly, and it happens because of:

• 📱 Frequent use of social networks (TikTok, Instagram);
• 🎮 Games with heavy graphics (Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile);
• 🌍 Permanent operation of geolocation (for example, in Google Maps or Yandex.Navigator).

Solution – limit the background activity of unnecessary applications:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management
2. Select the application and set the Background Limitation.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions