How to Clean Another folder on Xiaomi Redmi 7A

Owners of the budget but reliable Redmi 7A smartphones often face the same problem: a sudden report of a shortage of space. The system shows that memory is full, but on detailed analysis it turns out that the lion’s share is occupied by mysterious files hidden in the “Other” section. This storage can grow to tens of gigabytes, turning the once-quick device into a slow device.

The Other section on Android is not just garbage, but a complex system for storing temporary data, app cache, updates and residual files. Ignoring this problem causes the phone to work with errors, apps to crash, and new photos and videos simply have nowhere to save. In this article, we will discuss safe and effective cleaning methods that will return your gadget to performance.

It should be understood that standard methods of deleting through the basket do not always work effectively here. We will need a comprehensive approach, including working with system settings, third-party utilities and, in some cases, manual deleting files through the computer, the main thing is to act carefully so as not to delete important system data necessary for the operation of the MIUI operating system.

The Anatomy of the Other: What's Hiding There

Before we take any action, we need to understand the nature of the extra gigabytes. The Other section (sometimes called System Files) accumulates everything that the system cannot uniquely classify as photos, videos or music, primarily the cache of messengers such as Telegram or WhatsApp, which store media files that have been viewed for years.

The second important component is the remnants of remote applications and temporary update files. When you update an app through Google Play or Mi Store, the old installation packages are not always deleted automatically, and error logs and crash reports that are created by the background processes of Android also fall into this category.

⚠️ Warning: Never attempt to delete files from system folders manually unless you know exactly what they're responsible for.Deleting critical libraries can lead to a cyclical smartphone reboot.

Streaming service files and browsers are a special feature; cached ads, saved offline pages and buffered videos can cover huge amounts of space, and understanding the structure helps you choose the right tool to clean without affecting your personal data.

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Use the built-in storage analyzer to see which apps occupy the most space in the Other category, which will help pinpoint the source of the problem.

Standard MIUI cleaning products

The battle for space should always start with built-in tools. The MIUI shell installed on the Redmi 7A has a powerful enough built-in optimizer that can safely remove some temporary files and cache without risking system stability. To start, go to the Security → Cleanup menu.

Once scanned, the system will suggest removing the debris found, but the standard mode is often superficial. For a deeper cleaning, click on the settings icon or broomstick to open the extended menu, and you can choose to remove the cache of specific applications, which often gives a better result than the overall cleaning.

It is important to note that after this procedure, the Other section may decrease slightly, which is normal, since many files are protected from deletion by standard means while applications are running or in the background, in which case a deeper intervention is required.

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The built-in cleaner is safe, but often powerless against the sprawling messenger cache and residual files of remote games.

Deep cleaning through application settings

The most effective way to free up space in the Other category is to manually cache heavy apps. Messengers and social media are the main culprits of memory overflow. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps and sort the list by size of space occupied.

Select a leader app (like Telegram or VK) and go to its storage, and here you will see two buttons: Clear cache and Clear everything. The first button is secure, it will only delete temporary files. The second button will reset the app to the original installation state, deleting logins and correspondence, so use it with caution.

Once the heavy app cache is cleared, the Other partition can be reduced by several gigabytes instantly, a recommended method for users who do not want to risk system stability or install third-party software.

Use of Third-Party File Managers

The standard MIUI Explorer has limited functionality for analyzing disk space. For more detailed work, experts recommend installing a specialized file manager, such as Total Commander or Files by Google, which allows you to visualize places and find hidden folders.

With these tools, you can find folders with names like.temp, cache or remote game folders that are left behind as dead weight. When working with a file manager, it is important to be careful not to delete system directories such as: Android/data This will disrupt all of the programs installed.

⚠️ Note: When deleting files through a third-party explorer, always check the date of creation of the file.Do not touch files that coincide with the date of installation of the system or important updates.

Pay special attention to the Download and Bluetooth folder. Often users forget about downloaded APK installers, presentations or video files that were received over Bluetooth and automatically classified by the system as “Other” due to the lack of metadata.

Cleaning through connection to PC

If you can't get the space out of the built-in, you'll get a computer to help you. 7A PC-only USB-cable by selecting file transfer mode (MTP). On your computer, open the internal memory of your smartphone and start a search by file size, sorting them from large to small.

It's much easier to analyze folder structure on a computer screen, you can find forgotten archives, heavy video files, or duplicate documents, and deleting through a PC is often faster and allows you to see files that are hidden from the eyes of mobile cleaners.

File Search > 100 MB:


1. Open "My Computer"




2. Right-click on the phone's drive




3. Select "Properties" or search by size:>100MB

After deleting files on your computer, be sure to safely extract the device or at least unmount the drive in your phone settings before disabling the cable.

Radical measures: reset to factory settings

When neither method works and the Other continues to grow, occupying a critical volume, the last proven method is a complete factory reset, which completely clears the internal memory, returning the phone to a “store-like” state, and is guaranteed to remove all software debris.

Before you do this, it's critical to back up all your important data: contacts, photos, documents. Reset will delete everything, including the apps you installed and their settings. Go to Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Erase all your data.

⚠️ Warning: Make sure the battery is at least 50-60% Interrupting the process due to battery discharge can cause the phone's software to break down.

After the procedure is completed and the initial setup is not in a hurry to restore all applications from the backup at once, install only the necessary programs to avoid re-entry of junk files that may have accumulated over the years of use.

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A complete reset is the only 100% guarantee of cleaning the Other partition, but it takes time to reconfigure the device.

Prevention of memory overflow

To prevent the memory overflow problem from returning too often on Redmi 7A, you should introduce a few useful habits: First, set up automatic cache cleaning in messengers. For example, on Telegram you can set a cache size limit or set up autodelete media files.

Second, check your download folder regularly, and the files you downloaded a week ago for one-time use are probably no longer needed, and it's also recommended that you periodically remove unused apps that only take up space and update in the background.

Using cloud storage for photos and videos (Google Photos, Mi Cloud) with the “free up” function helps keep local memory clean, especially for models with a small amount of built-in storage, such as the 7A.