Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is slowing down, apps are loading for a long time, and memory is filled with incomprehensible files? The reason most often lies in cache — temporary data that the system and programs accumulate during operation. Cache is needed to quickly access frequently used information, but over time it turns into digital garbage, occupying gigabytes of memory and slowing down the smartphone.
In this article, you will find 5 proven ways to clean up cache on Redmi Note 7 — from standard MIUI tools to hidden features and third-party utilities. We will discuss how to remove the cache of individual applications, system cache, and also clean up browser and Google services data. Importantly, the procedure does not require root rights and will not delete your personal files (photos, contacts or messages) if you follow the instructions.
The Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) is unique in its hybrid firmware, where MIUI is overlaid on the Android 9 Pie base, which means that some cache clearing paths may be different from other Xiaomi models, such as there is no "Storage" section in the classic form, and the developer menu is hidden by default.
1. Clearing the cache of individual applications through settings
The safest way is to remove the cache of specific programs that take up the most space or are unstable, which does not affect system files and does not require rebooting.
How to do this:
- 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
- 🔍 In the search bar, enter the name of the program (for example, YouTube or Facebook).
- 🗑️ Tap on the app. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
- 🔄 For complete cleanup (including login details), select Clear all data, but note that this will reset the program settings.
Redmi Note 7 is especially frequent cache:
- 🎵 Music services (Spotify, Yandex Music) – up to 1-2 GB.
- 📺 Video applications (TikTok, YouTube) – up to 500 MB-1 GB.
- 🗺️ Maps (Google Maps, Yandex.Maps) – up to 300-800 MB.
- 💬 Telegram, WhatsApp – up to 200-500MB (especially if you frequently send media files).
⚠️ Warning: Do not cache system applications called com.android..., com.miui... or com.xiaomi... unnecessarily. MIUI.
2. Automatic cleaning of the cache through "Security"
MIUI has a built-in optimization tool called the Security app, which not only removes the cache, but also closes the background processes, saving battery life.
Instructions:
- Run the Security app (if it is not on the desktop, search through the system search).
- Slip the Clean button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select the Garbage tab and wait for the scan to be completed.
- Press Clear Clear. → Confirm.
This section may also include:
- 🔋 Optimize battery consumption (Battery tab).
- 🚀 Accelerate the system (acceleration tab).
- 🛡️ Check viruses (Installation Antivirus).
| Type of garbage | What's removed | Is it safe? |
|---|---|---|
| Cash app. | Temporary program files (images, videos, logs) | Yes. |
| Residual files | Data from remote applications | Yes. |
| APK files | Installation packages | Yes (unless you plan to reinstall) |
| Large files | Files >50 MB (video, archives) | No (check manually) |
⚠️ Warning: If some applications start to run slower after being cleaned through Security, that's OK, they'll recreate the cache. In 1-2 days, the speed will return to normal.
☑️ Preparation for cache cleanup
3. Clean the system cache through Recovery Mode
If the phone is slowing down or is making errors, cleaning the system cache (dalvik-cache and cache partition) can help, a deeper method that requires rebooting to recovery mode.
Step-by-step:
- Turn off the Redmi Note 7.
- Press the Power + Volume buttons up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
- Release the buttons and you will be taken to Recovery Mode (English menu).
- Use volume buttons for navigation and power button for selection.
- Choose Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
- Confirm the action and wait until the completion (1-3 minutes).
- Go back to the main menu and select Reboot → Reboot to System.
This method does not delete user data, but resets:
- 🔄 Cache system updates.
- 📂 Temporary files MIUI.
- 🤖 Google Cash Services.
What to do if Recovery Mode does not open?
4. Clearing the cache of Google Play Services and other services
Google’s services (Google Play Services, Google Play Market, Google Chrome) often take up hundreds of megabytes of cache, but they can’t be removed in standard ways.
For Google Play Services:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Google Play Services (an icon with a multi-colored triangle).
- Slip the vault. → Clear the cache.
- Do not click Clear Data, this will cause a malfunction in your Google account.
For Google Chrome:
- 🌐 Open your browser and tap. ⋮ → History → Clear viewing data.
- 🗓️ Select a period For all the time.
- ✅ Check boxes Cookies and site data + Cached images and files.
- 🗑️ Click Clear the data.
On the Redmi Note 7, Google Chrome can take up to 1GB of cache if you watch videos in your browser frequently or use the Traffic Saving mode. Once cleaned, sites will load a little longer the first time you open.
5.Use of third-party applications for deep cleaning
If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party utilities.The best options for the Redmi Note 7 are:
| Annex | Functions | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD Maid | Deep cache cleaning, duplicate search, storage analysis | Works without root, detailed reports | Paid version for full functionality |
| CCleaner | Cache cleanup, autoboot management, CPU monitoring | Simple interface, RAM optimization | Advertising in the free version |
| Files by Google | Discarding garbage, sorting files, cloud redundancy | From Google, no ads. | Less Deep Cleaning Than the SD Maid |
How to use SD Maid:
- Download the app from Google Play.
- Launch and provide access to the storage.
- Select the CorpseFinder tab (search for residual files) or AppCleaner (clear app cache).
- Press Run Now and wait for the scan to be completed.
- Check the unneeded files and tap Delete.
⚠️ Note: Do not use the "Database Cleanup" or "Optimization" functions. SQL" into SD Maid without root rights – this can lead to malfunctions MIUI.
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Before using third-party cleaners, check reviews on Google Play over the past 2-3 months. Some apps (like Clean Master) have become aggressively displaying ads or collecting user data.
6 Manual deletion of cache through file manager
For power users, you can manually find and delete folders with cache through a file manager (for example, Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer), this method is risky, but allows you to point-to-point delete unnecessary files.
Where to find the cash:
- 📁 folder /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ — This store the application data (for example, game cache).
- 📁 folder /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/ — Large game files (can be deleted if the game is deleted).
- 📁 folder /data/data/ — System cache (available only with root rights).
How to clean:
- Open Mi File Manager.
- Go to the internal storage → Android → data.
- Find a folder with the name of the problem app (e.g. com.facebook.katana for Facebook).
- Delete the cache folder inside it.
Important: Do not delete folders with names:
- 🚫 com.android.providers – system providers.
- 🚫 com.miui - files MIUI.
- 🚫 com.google.android.gsf – Google services.
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Manual cache cleaning is effective, but it requires care: only remove folders of applications you installed yourself, system folders can cause your phone to fail.