Cache Clearing on Xiaomi Redmi 8T: 5 Ways to Free Memory and Speed Up Your Smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi 8T is a popular smartphone with a balance of price and performance, but over time even it begins to slow down. One of the main reasons is crowded cache. These are temporary files that applications and the system create to speed up work, but over time they take up gigabytes of memory and, conversely, slow down the device. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to clean the cache on Redmi 8T, including hidden MIUI functions and safe methods for beginners.

It’s important to understand that there are two types of cache – application cache (deleted without consequences) and Dalvik cache (system cache, requires caution), we will show you how to clean both types without risking data, and you will learn why Redmi 8T with MIUI 12+ cache takes up to 5-7 GB even in standard use – this is a feature of firmware that can be fixed.

1. Clear cache through MIUI settings (the safest way)

This method is suitable for beginners and does not require superuser rights. It only deletes unnecessary temporary files without affecting personal data. On Redmi 8T with MIUI 10-14, the path to cleanup is the same, but new versions have added additional options.

How to clean:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Sort by size – so you will see the most “gluttonous” programs.
• 🧹 Tap on the app (for example, YouTube or Facebook) → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 For mass cleaning: Return to Application Management, click Clear Cache of All Apps (in the MIUI 12+ This button is hidden behind the menu «…»).

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse Clear cache and Clear data! The second option will delete all application settings (such as logins in instant messengers). 8T After cleaning the cache, Google Play Services may temporarily slow down – this is normal, after 5-10 minutes, the work will recover.

Close all active applications | Check the free space in memory (must be ≥500 MB) | Connect charging (if the battery level <30%) | Make a backup of important data (in case of an error)

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2.Use of the built-in MIUI cleaner

MIUI has its own optimization tool, the Security App, which not only cleans the cache, but also removes junk files, remnants of deleted applications and duplicate photos. On Redmi 8T, it works more efficiently than third-party cleaners because it has access to system folders.

Step-by-step:

• 🛡️ Launch the Security app (Icon with shield).
• 🧹 Go to the Cleanup tab. → Deep cleaning.
• ⏳ Wait for the analysis (may take 1-3 minutes).
• 🗑️ Check the boxes for Cash applications, Residual files and Large files (optional).
• 🚀 Click Clean and confirm the action.

🔹 Tip: In the Autoclean section, you can set up automatic cache deletion once a week, which is useful if you install/remove applications often. 8T With 32GB of memory, autoclean sometimes deletes files from the Download folder – check its contents after the procedure.

Once a week | Once a month | Only when the phone brakes | Never cleaned | I don't know what it is

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3. Clean Dalvik cache via Recovery (for power users)

Dalvik cache is a system file created by the Android virtual machine to speed up application launches. On Redmi 8T, it can take up to 1-2 GB and is not cleared through standard settings. Deletion is safe, but requires rebooting to Recovery mode.

Instructions:

1. 🔋 Make sure the battery is charged. ≥50%.
2. 🔄 Turn off the phone, then press the power button. + Volume up for 10 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. 📱 In the Recovery menu, select the language (if you have a choice:
4. ⏻️ After cleaning, go back to the main menu and select Reboot. → Reboot to System.

⚠️ Note: If after cleaning the Dalvik cache Redmi 8T It takes up to 10 minutes to load, which is normal. It restores files. Don't interrupt the process. Also, don't confuse Wipe Cache (safe) and Wipe Data (full reset!).

4. Third-party applications for cleaning the cache

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party utilities. However, on Redmi 8T, there are nuances with them: some applications (like Clean Master) conflict with MIUI and can cause lags. We tested 5 popular cleaners and selected the safest ones.

Top.-3 supplant 8T:

🔹 Important: Before using third-party cleaners on Redmi 8T turn off MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → For developers → Turn off optimization MIUI). It's gonna prevent conflict.

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5 Manually clean the cache through the file manager

For advanced users, there is a way to manually remove the cache through a root file manager or ADB. This method allows you to point-to-point delete the files that occupy the most space. On Redmi 8T, the application cache is stored in two main ways:

• 📁 /data/data/<packet>/cache — cache of user applications.
• 📁 /cache — System cache (root rights required).

How to clean without root:

1. 🔌 Get Redmi on board. 8T PC and turn on Debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 taps) → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. 🖥️ On your computer, open the command line and type: adb shell pm list packages -f | find "cache" This will show a list of applications with a large cache.
3. 🗑️ Delete the cache of a particular app (e.g. Facebook): adb shell pm clear com.facebook.katana

⚠️ Note: Do not delete files from folders /system or /vendor — This will lead to a smartphone blink! 8T It is especially dangerous to touch files with the.odex and.oat extensions – they are responsible for the work of Dalvik.

6.When cleaning the cache doesn't help: alternative solutions

If the Redmi 8T continues to slow after all the manipulations, the problem may not be in the cache.

• 🔋 Battery wear: At the battery's health level <50% (Checked in AccuBattery, the phone artificially limits performance.
• 🛠️ Memory fragmentation: On Redmi 8T with an eMMC drive (not a single one). UFS) Fragmentation has a big impact on speed, so the solution is to transfer files to the PC and format memory.
• 🐞 Firmware errors: If after the update MIUI Lags appeared, try to roll back to the previous version via Fastboot.

🔹 Extreme measure: Reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Reset settings. On Redmi. 8T This will delete all the data, but it will return the factory speed. IMEI (type *#06#) - on some firmware it is reset.

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