How to Reset Cache on Xiaomi Phone

Modern Xiaomi smartphones that run on the MIUI shell or HyperOS eventually begin to require maintenance. Users often notice that the device is slower, applications open longer, and free space in memory disappears rapidly. One of the most effective procedures to solve these problems is cleaning up system debris and cached data.

Cache is a temporary file that the system and applications save to load frequently used content more quickly. However, over time, these files accumulate, take up gigabytes and can cause conflicts in the operation of the software. Regular cache reset helps to return the gadget to the original sharpness of the interface.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the cleaning options available, from standard system tools to deep cleaning through an engineering menu, and learn how to safely delete unnecessary data without losing important personal information, such as contacts or photos.

What is cache and why it should be removed

Cache data is the temporary information that the Android operating system and installed applications store on the internal drive, which can be thumbnails of images from the gallery, temporary browser files, social network authorization data or intermediate computational results. The main purpose of the cache is to speed up access to frequently used resources so that the device does not have to download them again from the network or recalculate them.

However, uncontrolled cache growth leads to negative consequences: files can be corrupted, which causes errors in the operation of applications, such as sudden crashes or freezes. In addition, the amount of memory taken up can reach tens of gigabytes, which is critical for models with a small built-in storage. Periodic memory cleaning is a mandatory procedure to maintain system stability.

It is important to distinguish between app cache and user data. Deleting the cache is safe and does not affect your logins, passwords or game progress. At the same time, cleaning the application data (Clear Data) completely resets its state to factory, removing all settings and authorization. So when servicing a Xiaomi phone, you need to be careful and choose the option to clear the cache.

• 🚀 Speeding up the interface and running programs by freeing up processor resources.
• 💾 Freeing up significant internal memory to install new applications or save photos.
• 🛠 Removal of software errors due to conflicts of corrupted temporary files.

⚠️ Warning: Before conducting a deep cleaning of the system, always make sure you have a backup of important data on a cloud service or computer to avoid accidental loss of information.

Cleaning the cache through the standard Security app

The easiest and safest way to clean up the system on Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones is to use the built-in Security app, which is already pre-installed in the MIUI shell and optimized specifically for working with the file system of these devices, and allows you to remove system debris without affecting important user files.

To get started, open the Security app (a shield and lightning icon) on the home screen, you'll see a Cleaner or Cleaner button. The system will automatically analyze the memory and show you the amount of files that can be deleted, usually the remnants of deleted applications, temporary installer files and an advertising cache.

Once you press the clean button, the system will remove the debris found, but for a deeper work, you should go to the In-app Memory Cleanup section, where you can select specific file categories, such as Large Files, Unused Applications, or Duplicates, which allows you to conduct a more targeted audit of the storage.

Using regular tools is preferable to installing third-party “cleaners”, which often contain advertising and consume battery resources themselves. Xiaomi’s built-in tool has the necessary permissions and knows the structure of the system folders, which ensures the security of the process.

Removing the cache of individual applications in the settings

If a particular app is not working properly or takes up too much space, it is necessary to clean its cache individually, which often helps solve problems with YouTube, Instagram or browsers, which tend to accumulate huge amounts of temporary data.

To do this, go to the Settings menu and select the App. Next, click All Apps and find the program you want in the list. In the management menu that opens, select Memory or Storage, and you'll see two buttons: Clear Cache and Clear Everything.

Clicking Clear Cache will only delete temporary files. Your logins, settings, and stored data will remain in place. This is a safe operation that can be performed regularly for heavy multimedia applications. The Clear All button will reset the application to a state immediately after installation, which will require re-authorization.

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If the app continues to work incorrectly after cleaning the cache, try to clear the cache as well, but remember that you will have to re-enter passwords and set up a profile.

Deep Cleanup through Recovery Mode

For more advanced users, there is a way to clean the system cache through Recovery Mode, which removes temporary files from the operating system itself that are not accessible through the normal interface, which is useful after major MIUI updates or if the phone is unstable.

To enter Recovery mode, turn off your smartphone completely. Then press the volume button and the power button at the same time. Hold them until the Mi logo appears, then release the power button, continuing to keep the volume up until the recovery menu appears. Navigation is done with volume buttons, and selection is done with the power button.

From the menu, select Wipe Data and then Wipe Cache. It is important not to confuse this with Wipe All Data, which will completely reset the phone to factory settings with the removal of all your files. After cleaning the cache, select Reboot to reboot the device.

⚠️ Warning: Be extremely careful in the Recovery menu.Selecting the Wipe All Data option will result in the complete loss of all photos, contacts and applications without the ability to restore.

Using ADB commands for advanced users

For those who prefer to work with a computer, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a great tool.This method allows you to clean the cache remotely and even automate the process for multiple devices. It is especially useful if the phone's touch screen is damaged or unresponsive.

First, you need to enable USB debugging in the Developer menu on the phone itself. Then connect the smartphone to your PC and launch the ADB console. To clear the cache of a particular application, you use a command containing the batch name of the program. System cleaning requires root rights, which not all users have.

adb shell pm clear com.android.browser

This command will completely clear the data and the browser cache. To work with the system cache without root rights, the options are limited, but cleaning the Dalwick cache (ART) is possible through the command line in Recovery mode, which is analogous to manually selecting an item in the menu.

Automation and prevention of memory clogging

So you can set up automatic scripts to avoid manual cleaning all the time, and the Security app has an Acceleration feature that, when you press a floating ball or a widget on your desktop, clears RAM and closes the background processes.

You should also set up automatic garbage cleanup on your schedule. Go to the Security settings, find Memory Cleanup, and activate the "Clean Automatic" option. The system will delete temporary files when the amount of free space becomes critically low.

Regularly auditing installed applications helps prevent garbage accumulation: remove programs you haven't used in more than a month, and many of them continue to collect data and cache even in the background, consuming battery power and memory.

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Regular prevention and removal of unused applications is more effective than rare total system resets, as it prevents the accumulation of conflicts in the file registry.

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