How to Clean Cache on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: A Complete Guide with Pictures and Tips

Why Redmi Note 7 cache should be cleaned regularly

Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is slowing down, apps are slow to open and memory is running out of steam? 90% of the time, cache is the fault of the cache, which is temporary files that the system and programs save to speed up work. Over time, this “garbage” accumulates and backfires: instead of optimizing, the phone begins to “choke” from the excess of unnecessary data.

Redmi Note 7 cache is divided into three types: system (created by Android to speed up the interface), application cache (temporary files of games, social networks, instant messengers) and browser cache (images, scripts from sites). Cleaning each type requires different actions - and today we will analyze all methods, from standard to hidden.

It's important to understand that cache is not a virus or a system bug, it's a normal process for a smartphone, but if you don't control it, it's a normal process for a smartphone. 6-12 months of use of the Redmi Note 7 may lose up to 30% This is especially true for users who are actively using social networks, games or often surfing the Internet.

Method 1: Clearing the cache of individual applications through settings

The safest method is to remove the cache of specific programs that take up the most space, which will not delete your data (photos, correspondence, game saves), but will free up to several gigabytes of memory.

Instructions for Redmi Note 7 on MIUI 12/13/14:

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 apps marked "Cash" (usually Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram).
4. Click on the app → Storage → Clear the cache.

For convenience, we have compiled a table of applications that most often “clog” Redmi Note 7:

⚠️ Note: Do not clear the cache of Google Play Services apps, MIUI System or Android System WebView without emergency.

Close all programs in multitasking

Connect your phone to charge (if the charge is below 20%)

Check if there are any important unsaved data in the games/editors

Backup via Mi Cloud (optional)-->

Method 2: Completely clean the cache of all applications (without root)

If you're too lazy to clean each app separately, Redmi Note 7 has a hidden feature for mass cleaning. It only removes the cache without affecting user data.

How to activate:

1. Go to Settings. → Memory.
2. Tap on the item Cache data (may be called "Cached data").
3. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

This method removes between 500MB and 3GB of garbage at a time, but it has two nuances:

• 🔄 After cleaning, the first launches of applications will be slower (cache will be created again).
• 📱 Some system applications may temporarily run unstable (e.g., Camera or Gallery).

On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 14, this item may be hidden. To see it, pre-clear the Settings cache using the method from Method 1.

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If the phone slows down more after the cache is cleaned, restart it. The system will recover critical temporary files in 5-10 minutes of active use.

Method 3: Clearing the browser cache (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)

Browsers are the main garbage storage devices. On the Redmi Note 7, Google Chrome or Mi Browser can take up to 1.5 GB of cache, even if you rarely use them. Cleaning up not only frees up space, but also speeds up page loading.

Instructions for Google Chrome:

1. Open your browser and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select History → Clear viewing data.
3. Set the "All Time" period.
4. Check the boxes: 🗑️ "Cookies and website data" 🖼️ "Cached images and files"

Delete the data

For Mi Browser, the path is different:

1. Open the browser → Menu → Settings → Privacy.
2. Choose Clear Personal Data.
3. Mark "Cash" and confirm the cleanup.

⚠️ Note: If you use saved passwords in your browser, export them through Settings before clearing. → Passwords. → Export (in Chrome). In Mi Browser, passwords are synced automatically with Xiaomi account.

Method 4: Using a built-in MIUI (Security App) cleaner

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 comes pre-installed with Security app, which has a built-in garbage cleaner that removes not only cache, but also residual files, duplicates and unnecessary APKs.

How to use:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Put the "Cleaning" button (or "Junk") on the button.
3. Wait for the scan (usually 10-30 seconds).
4. Click Clean (or select specific categories to remove).

Method 5: Manually clean the cache through the file manager (for advanced ones)

This is a method that is suitable for those who want full control over the files being deleted, and we will work with folders where the cache is stored, but be careful - deleting the wrong files can disrupt the application.

Step-by-step:

1. Open any file manager (e.g., Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Go to the root folder of the device (not SD-map!).
3. Open folders in order: /data/data/<name packet application>/cache/Android/data/<name application package application>/cache
4. Delete all the contents of these folders.

How to find the name of the application package:

• 📱 Install App Inspector from Google Play.
• 🔍 Or look at the settings. → Annexes → [programme] → Additionally (the field "Package name").

Examples of paths for popular applications:

• 📷 Instagram: /Android/data/com.instagram.android/cache
• 🎮 PUBG Mobile: /Android/data/com.tencent.ig/cache
• 💬 WhatsApp: /Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp/Media/.Statuses (here are the overdue statuses)

⚠️ Note: Do not delete files in folders /data/dalvik-cache or /system — It's going to crash the system, and don't touch files with the.odex or.vdex extension.

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Manual cache cleaning is more efficient than automatic cache cleaning, but requires care. Always back up important folders before mass deletion of files.

Method 6: Automatically clean the cache on schedule

To avoid manually cleaning the cache, set up automatic cleaning. In Redmi Note 7, this is done through the Security app or third-party utilities.

Setting up in Security App:

1. Open Security → Cleanup → Cog in the top corner.
2. Turn on the Auto Clean option.
3. Choose the frequency: Every day, Once a week or when you lock the screen.
4. Mark the file types for automatic deletion (we recommend leaving only "Cache" and "Residual files").

For more flexible customization, use MacroDroid (free on Google Play):

• 🤖 Create a macro with a “Time of Day” or “Battery Level” trigger".
• 📱 Add the action Clean the cache (root or required) ADB-permit).
• 🔄 Set a clean-up limit (for example, only if less than 1GB of storage is available).

The advantages of automatic cleaning:

• ⏰ Don’t forget about the procedure – everything happens in the background.
• 📈 Supports stable phone performance.

Cons:

• 🔋 Increased battery consumption (by 2-5% day-to-day).
• 🚫 It may conflict with certain applications (e.g. TikTok or AliExpress).

Frequent Cache Cleaning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Redmi Note 7 users make the same mistakes that instead of optimizing, cause problems.

1. Cleaning the cache of system applications (Google Play Services, MIUI This causes interface and app store disruptions. ⚠️ Note: If Google Play is missing after cleaning, go to Settings → Annexes → Google Play Store → Storage and press Reset.
2. Delete the Android/obb folder. This is where game data is stored (such as graphics packages for Genshin Impact or Call of Duty), and you need to download it again.
3. Using Google Play's "miracle cleaners," many apps like Clean Master or DU Speed Booster not only fail to help, but also show false virus notifications.
4. Clearing the cache during a MIUI update, which can interrupt the process and lead to a phone blink.

How to clean the cache correctly:

• 📅 Do this regularly (once in a week). 1-2 Not when the phone is already slowing down.
• 🔄 After cleaning, restart the device – this will reset temporary files in memory.
• 📱 Before mass cleaning, check which apps have been updated recently (their cache is better not to touch).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Cache Questions on Redmi Note 7