How to delete other files from Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Owners of the legendary Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro often face a paradoxical situation: even after removing apps and photos, free space in storage does not increase, and the mysterious category “Other” continues to grow, occupying gigabytes.

This storage is a collection of temporary data, remnants of remote programs, messenger cache and system logs, which are reluctantly deleted by standard means.

In this article, we’ll look at proven methods to securely clean a device’s internal memory to return it to speed and free up precious space for your personal data.

Anatomy of the Other section in the MIUI system

Before you start taking drastic measures, you need to understand the nature of the origin of this partition on your device.

The Android system installed on the Redmi Note 3 Pro classifies files that are not standard media (photo, video, audio) or installed applications as “other.”

Most often, these are cache files of browsers, streaming services and social networks, which accumulate to speed up the work of programs.

Also here are archives of firmware updates, navigation map data and temporary files left after failed program installations.

⚠️ Note: Blindly deleting all files from system folders can cause the operating system to malfunction, so it is important to distinguish between user debris and critical data.

This partition can be as large as 10-15 gigabytes, which is a significant portion of the available volume on models with 16 or 32 GB of memory.

Use of the standard “Cleaning” application

The first and safest step is to use the built-in tool from Xiaomi developers.

The Security (or Security) application has a dedicated module for analyzing disk space.

Run the program and select Cleanup, after which the system will scan and suggest removing obvious debris.

For a deeper analysis, go to the Memory Cleanup section at the bottom of the screen where you can view large files and duplicates in detail.

Pay attention to the Apps tab where you can see which program takes up the most space in the Other category.

Often the leaders are Telegram, Viber or YouTube, the cache of which can be safely cleared directly from this menu.

Regular use of this tool helps keep the system in good shape without the need to connect to a computer.

Manual cleaning through the file manager

If the automatic means failed, you will have to turn to manual cleaning through a standard conductor.

Open the app and go to the root folder of the internal drive to find hidden directories.

You need to look for folders with the names of remote applications or services that you no longer use.

For example, the MIUI folder may contain error logs, and the Android folder may contain obb and game data.

Be very careful when working with system directories, as deleting a random file can disrupt the operating system.

It is best to delete files that clearly exceed reasonable limits for their type, such as video files in temporary folders.

Cleaning the cache of messengers and social networks

The main source of the growth of the “Other” section are modern messengers that save every image viewed.

In Telegram and WhatsApp, you need to go to the settings of the application itself, find the section “Data and memory” and select “Memory Use”.

Here you can safely clear the entire cache without removing important correspondence and contacts.

For Viber, the path will look like Additional → Memory → Clear the phone’s memory.

After cleaning, it is recommended to prevent the automatic saving of media files to the gallery to prevent re-clogging.

This simple procedure often frees up 2 to 5 gigabytes of space instantly.

Remember that after cleaning the cache, some images in the chats will be reloaded when viewed, consuming traffic.

Use of Developer Mode and ADB

For advanced users who want to gain full control of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, the method is available via USB debugging.

This method allows you to delete files that are hidden from the ordinary user and are not deleted by standard means.

First, you need to activate the developer mode by going to Settings → About Phone and quickly clicking 7 times on the MIUI version.

Then in the menu “For developers” enable the debugging option over USB and connect the smartphone to the computer.

adb shell pm clear com.android.browser

With the command line, you can clear the cache of specific system applications that inflate the “Other” section.

⚠️ Attention: Use of teams ADB requires accuracy; entering an incorrect command may result in the removal of system components and loss of warranty.

This method is particularly effective for cleaning up the Google Play Services system cache, which often takes up a huge amount of space.

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Before using ADB, make sure to make a full backup of important data to a cloud server or computer.

Radical measures: Resetting to factory settings

If none of the methods helped reduce the size of the Other partition, it is possible that critical errors have accumulated in the file system.

In this case, the only effective solution is a complete reset of the device to the factory state.

Before starting the procedure, make sure that all important contacts, photos and documents are saved on an external medium or in the cloud.

Go to Settings menu → Advanced Settings → Recovery and Reset and select Resetting.

The system will delete all user data, applications and, most importantly, clear the Other section completely.

After the reboot, you will get a device with a “clean” file system, just like the day you bought it.

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A complete reset is a guaranteed way to get rid of any garbage accumulation software errors, but it takes time to reset the phone.

It is recommended to perform this procedure once a year to maintain high performance of old but reliable models.

Prevention of memory overflow

To prevent the problem with the “Other” section from returning in a month, you should adhere to the simple rules of operation of the smartphone.

Regularly check the settings for automatic media saving in messengers and turn off this feature for work chats.

Use cloud storage to archive old photos and videos, removing local copies from your device.

Do not install apps from unknown sources, as they often create hidden folders with advertising junk.

Remove browser cache from time to time, especially if you are actively using the Internet from a mobile device.

Following these guidelines will allow your Redmi Note 3 Pro to run fast and consistently over time.

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