How to effectively reset memory on Xiaomi to speed up work

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones sooner or later face slowdowns and a lack of free space. MIUI or its new version of HyperOS over time overgrow temporary files, remnants of remote applications and cache, which takes up gigabytes, which leads to the device starts to work slower, and notifications of space shortages appear more often.

There are several ways to solve this problem, from simple cleaning with built-in tools to radical resetting. The choice of method depends on how deep you want to clean the system. In this article, we will discuss all the options available so that you can return your gadget to factory speed without losing important data or completely removing it.

Cleaning by built-in system facilities

The safest and first step that every user needs to take is to use the regular Security app, which is already pre-installed and optimized for working with the Xiaomi file system, and allows you to remove garbage without affecting system files that are critical to stability.

To start the procedure, go to Settings → About Phone → Memory or open the Security → Cleanup app. The system will analyze the storage and suggest removing unnecessary files. Note the Cache section, which is often inflated to several gigabytes by running browsers and instant messengers.

⚠️ Note: When cleaning the app cache (such as Instagram or Telegram), you can log out of your accounts, so make sure to remember passwords to re-enter.

Don't ignore the Recycle Bin section in the gallery and the explorer. Deleted photos and files are often stored there for up to 30 days, continuing to take up space. Manually checking these folders allows you to instantly free up a significant amount of memory that has been marked as free but physically busy.

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Use the Deep Clean feature in the Security app only after you have carefully reviewed the file list so that important documents are not accidentally deleted.

Storage analysis and work with large files

Often the problem is not the system debris, but the user's personal data: movies downloaded for offline viewing, archives of work documents or forgotten backups of chats can take up the lion's share of space.

Go to Settings → Memory and wait for the diagram to be built. The system will show the distribution of space by category. Pay special attention to the "Applications" and "Files" sections. When you click on them, you will see a list of programs sorted by volume.

• 📱 Check out messengers: WhatsApp and Telegram often store hundreds of megabytes of media files that can be deleted through their internal settings.
• 📹 Video files: Find forgotten screen recordings or downloaded videos that are no longer relevant.
• 📸 Serial shooting: in the gallery can lie hundreds of identical photos taken in the mode of serial shooting.

Deleting large files is a quick way to get a here-and-now result, but if the space runs out again in a couple of days, then the problem is deeper and more serious interference is needed.

Cache reset via Recovery mode

If the software cleanup doesn’t work, you can try to clear the Recovery partition cache.This method is safe for personal data (photos, contacts, apps will stay in place), but it resets system temporary files that may have been corrupted or conflicted.

To enter recovery mode, you need to turn off your smartphone and press the combination of the buttons Volume up + Power. Once the Mi logo appears, the power button can be released while continuing to keep the volume. In the menu, the navigation is carried out with volume buttons, and the choice is made with the power button.

In the menu that opens, select Wipe Cache. Confirm. It takes a few seconds. Once you're done, select Reboot. It's important not to confuse this with Wipe Data, which will delete all the information.

⚠️ Note: In the Recovery menu, the touch screen may not work, so use physical volume buttons to navigate through menu items.

This method often solves problems with cyclical reboots or hanging on the logo after a system update, and is an intermediate step between a simple cleanup and a complete reset.

Full reset to factory settings (Hard Reset)

The radical, but most effective, method is a complete reset, which puts the phone back in its state when it was purchased, and all user data, accounts, apps and settings will be permanently deleted.

Before you start, make sure to back up. Use Mi Cloud or the built-in Mi Mobile Services app to save contacts, SMS and call history. Photos are better copied to your computer or to Google Photos cloud storage.

There are two ways to do the reset: One is through settings: Settings → About Phone → Reset → Erase all data; the second is through Recovery mode, selecting Wipe Data; the second option is necessary if the phone is not turned on or locked.

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A full reset via the settings menu automatically deletes your Google account, which prevents the device from being blocked by FRP protection.

Features of resetting memory on different models

The cleaning procedure may vary slightly depending on the model and the version of the shell. On older models with MIUI 12 and below, the security menu interface looked different than on modern Xiaomi 13 or Poco F5 with HyperOS.

With newer versions, the file compression algorithm has been changed, so clearing the cache may have a less noticeable visual effect, but a more tangible performance gain. Also, consider the type of memory: devices with UFS 3.1 work with files differently than budget-savvy eMMCs.

Users of the Redmi Note budget series are encouraged to clean more often due to the smaller amount of RAM, and aggregate storage on such devices is faster, which directly affects the speed of the interface.

⚠️ Note: On post-reset models, advertising blocks may appear more frequently until the algorithms are retrained to your preferences.

If you have a global firmware device, the procedure is standard. China ROM versions may require additional authorization via Mi Account before performing a reset, even through settings.

Frequent errors and problems after resetting

After the reset procedure, the phone may behave strangely in the first 15-20 minutes, the system indexes files, checks for updates and optimizes applications, during which time the case can be heated and battery consumption is normal.

One of the common problems is blocking a Google account (FRP).If you reset the buttons but didn’t delete the account from the settings in advance, the phone will require you to enter the password from the last synchronized Google account.

• 🔋 Battery discharge: on the first day after reset, the phone discharges faster than usual due to background processes.
• 📶 Network Disappearance: Sometimes Reconfiguring Access Points Is Required APN mobile-internet.
• 📲 Application Errors: Some programs may require re-authorization or reinstallation.

Don’t panic if you see error messages in some system services immediately after you turn on. Give the phone 10-15 minutes in a calm state connected to Wi-Fi to complete the initial setup.

Prevention of memory overflow

To keep the question of how to lose memory from getting up too often, you need to introduce a few useful habits: Regular maintenance takes less time than dealing with the consequences of a crowded storage.

Set up automatic cleanup in the Security app. Choose frequency (e.g., once every 3 days) and allow the system to delete temporary files on its own, which will help keep free memory within healthy limits.

Settings → Security → Cleaning → Settings → Auto Cleaning

It is also recommended to regularly check the Downloads folder in Explorer. Files downloaded from the browser or received in messengers often stay there forever if they are not manually deleted. Periodic audit of applications will help to identify programs that you have stopped using.

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Install the Memory Cleanup widget on your desktop for quick access to the acceleration function with one click.