How to Free RAM on Xiaomi: Proven Methods for All Models

Your Xiaomi, Redmi or yours. POCO It's slowing down, apps are spontaneously closing, and animations are twitching, and it's probably the problem with overloaded RAM. 12 GB RAM accumulates over time background processes, cache and junk tasks that eat up resources, but don't rush to the service center. 90% In some cases, the situation can be corrected by yourself. 10-15 minute.

In this article, we will discuss 12 effective ways to unload RAM on any Xiaomi smartphone - from the budget Redmi 10A top-end Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The methods are suitable for devices on MIUI 14/15, Importantly, all recommendations are safe and do not require superuser rights).

Before we start cleaning, let's figure out why RAM is clogged at all. Unlike permanent memory (where files are stored), RAM is designed for temporary data from active applications. MIUI And in aggressive optimization, background processes often don't close completely, but they fall asleep, waiting to be re-started:

• 🗑️ Application cache – temporary files that should be deleted automatically but sometimes remain in memory
• 👻 "Zombies are tasks that the system no longer needs, but continue to hang in the background.
• 🔄 Autoboot – programs that start when the phone is turned on and constantly work in the background
• 🎮 Game overlays – Game Turbo and other utilities that can “hang” in memory

1. Quickly clean RAM through the notification panel

The easiest way to free up memory is to use the built-in RAM cleaning feature in the notification curtain, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of model and version. MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Swipe your finger down to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Cleanup icon (usually looks like a broomstick or a memory usage schedule)
3. Tap on it – the system will show a list of active applications
4. Click on “Clean” or “Clean All” (depending on version) MIUI)

⚠️ Note: This method closes all background applications, including instant messengers and music players. If you listen to music through Spotify or Yandex Music in the background, playback will be interrupted.

Check the free memory in the settings

Run the required applications again

Turn off autoboot for unnecessary programs

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2. Manual optimization through security settings

V MIUI There's a built-in Security tool that allows you to more flexibly manage RAM, so you can not only clean up RAM, but also set up autocleaning.

How to open it:

1. Go to Settings. → Security
2. Select "Clean" or "Optimization" (name depends on version)
3. Click "Clear Memory" - the system will show a detailed report on the load.

This section is also useful:

• 🔍 Enable “Auto Cleaning” – the function will automatically close unnecessary processes
• 📊 View "Memory Use" - here you can see which applications load the system the most
• 🚫 Add applications to the "Exceptions" - so that important programs do not close during autocleaning

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If you see unknown names in the process list (e.g. com.android.xxx), don't rush to close them. Some system services are critical to the phone's operation. You'd better Google the process name first.

3. Disable autoloading of unnecessary applications

Many programs are added to the autoboot and run when the phone is turned on. This not only consumes battery power, but also constantly takes up part of the RAM. MIUI There are two ways to manage the autoload.

Method 1: Through Security Settings

1. Open the Settings. → Security → Auto-start
2. View the list of applications with auto-start rights
3. Disable unnecessary (e.g. games, rarely used utilities)

Method 2: Through the Application Manager

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Select the desired application
3. Slip the "Stop" and turn off the slider.

Social networks (VK, Instagram, TikTok)

Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

Games (Genshin Impact, PUBG, COD Mobile)

System processes (unknown names)

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⚠️ Warning: Do not disable auto-runs for system applications with names like com.miui.xxx or com.android.xxx. This can cause the phone to malfunction. It is also not recommended to disable auto-runs for antivirus and banking applications - they may stop updating databases.

4. Limitation of application background activity

Even if the application is not running, it can continue to work in the background, consuming RAM and battery. MIUI You can limit background activity for individual programs.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Choose the application you want to limit
3. Go to Permits" → "Additionally"
4. Find the "Background Activity" option and select "Limit"

For which applications is it relevant:

• 🎵 Music players (unless you use background playback)
• 📱 Social media (they often update content in the background)
• 🎮 Games (many run background processes for notifications)
• 🛒 Store apps (AliExpress, Wildberries, etc.)

5.Use of the performance mode

Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden performance mode that optimizes the use of RAM and processor. This mode is especially useful for weak devices (for example, Redmi). 9A or POCO C31) or when you need to start a demanding application.

How to turn on:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Stick to the "Version" MIUI" 7-10 Once you have a message saying, “You’ve become a developer!"
3. Go back to the main settings menu and open the settings. → Additionally. → For developers
4. Find the item "Performance Mode" and select "High Performance" or "Game Mode"

What this regime does:

⚠️ Warning: Performance mode increases phone heat and battery consumption. It is not recommended to use it constantly - only turn it on when you need to start a heavy app or game.

6. Cleaning the app cache manually

Application caches are temporary files that should speed up programs, but over time, the cache grows and begins to take up excess RAM. MIUI You can clean the cache for individual applications and for all at once.

Cleaning the cache for one application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management
2. Select the desired application
3. Click "Clear the cache" (not to be confused with "Clear the data"!)>

Mass cleaning of the cache:

1. Open the Settings → Storage
2. Select "Cache Data"
3. Confirm the cleanup.

What applications most often need to clean the cache:

• 📷 Instagram, TikTok – accumulate gigabytes of cache with video and photos
• 🎮 Games – especially online games with frequent updates
• 🌍 Browsers (Chrome, Mi Browser) – store web pages cache
• 🛒 Store apps (AliExpress, Ozon) – caches goods and images

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Clearing the cache does not delete your data (photos, messages, settings) it only deletes temporary files that the app can re-upload if necessary.

7.Rebooting the phone is a simple but effective way to do it

It sounds trivial, but regular rebooting of the smartphone is one of the most effective ways to free RAM. During prolonged work without turning off in memory accumulate "junk" processes that are not removed by standard cleaning.

How to properly reboot:

• 🔄 Do it once in a while. 2-3 Most often, if you are using your phone)
• 🕒 The best time is at night when you don’t need a phone.
• 🔋 Before restarting, close all applications
• 🔌 If your phone is less than 20% dead, charge it first.

For some Xiaomi models (especially those with MediaTek processors), it’s helpful to use a hard reboot:

1. Press the power button and increase the volume on 10-15 seconds
2. Wait for the vibration and the logo to appear MI
3. After turning on, check the free memory in the settings

⚠️ Warning: Hard reboot does not delete your data, but it can interrupt background processes (such as downloading files.

8 Additional Methods for Advanced Users

If standard methods don't work, you can try deeper optimizations, which take a little longer, but they yield a noticeable result.

1. Disable the animation interface

Animations make the interface MIUI It's more fluid, but it consumes more resources. It can be turned off:

1. Activate Developer Mode (as in Section 5)
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For Developers
3. Find the items "Scope of window animation", "Scope of transition animation" and "Duration of animator"
4. Set the value of "No animation" for all three items

2. Use of lightweight versions of applications

Many popular apps have lightweight versions (Lite) that consume less RAM:

• 📱 Facebook Lite instead of Facebook
• 💬 Messenger Lite instead of Messenger
• 🎵 Spotify Lite instead of the full version
• 🌍 Chrome Lite or Brave Browser instead of Chrome

Installation of an alternative launcher

Standard launcher MIUI It's pretty heavy. You can try lighter alternatives:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher – flexible setup and low memory consumption
• ⚡ Lawnchair – Lightweight Launcher with Gesture Support
• 🎨 POCO Launcher – optimized launcher from Xiaomi

4. Limitation of the number of background processes

In the developer settings, you can limit the number of simultaneously working processes:

1. Open the settings → Additional → For developers
2. Find the "Limiting Processes" item
3. Select “Maximum 2 Processes” (for weak phones) or “Maximum 3 Processes” (for medium-sized phones)

FAQ: Frequent questions about RAM offloading on Xiaomi