How to completely delete cookies on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: instructions for browsers and systems

Why do cookies on Redmi Note 10 need to be deleted regularly?

Cookies (or cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 to remember settings, authorize and personalize content. On the one hand, they simplify the experience of the Internet: you do not need to enter a username / password or customize the language of the site. On the other hand, over time, cookies accumulate, take up space in memory and can slow down the browser or even become a threat to privacy if they store sensitive data.

On the Redmi Note 10 (and other Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones), cookies are stored both in the browsers themselves (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox) and in the system folders. For example, some applications (such as Facebook or Instagram) also use a cookie mechanism to track activity. If you notice that your phone has become slow when you open sites, advertising is too accurate for you, or you just want to reset personal settings on sites, it’s time to clean cookies.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to delete cookies on Redmi Note 10: from standard browser settings to deep cleaning through the engineering menu, and you will learn which files can be deleted without risk to the system, and which should not be touched.

Method 1: Clearing cookies in Google Chrome

Google Chrome is the most popular browser on Android, and on Redmi Note 10 it is often installed by default. To delete cookies in this particular browser, follow the instructions:

1. Open Chrome and tap the tri-point icon (⋮) top-right.
2. Select the item History → Clear the data.
3. In the menu that opens, check the boxes opposite: 📌 Cookies and website data 🗑️ Cached images and files (optional but recommended)

Clear the data

⚠️ Note: After this procedure, you will have to re-sign in to accounts on all sites (social networks, mail, Internet banking).If you do not remember passwords, save them in advance in a notebook or password manager.

Delete cookies and website data|Clear the image cache|Delete your viewing history (optional)|Disable sync with your Google account (if you need complete deletion)-->

If you are syncing with your Google account, cookies may be restored after rebooting your browser. To avoid this, temporarily disable synchronization in your profile settings.

Method 2: Delete cookies in the standard Mi Browser browser

Mi Browser is Xiaomi’s proprietary browser, preinstalled on all of the brand’s smartphones, including the Redmi Note 10, which is less voracious than Chrome, but it also accumulates cookies.

1. Launch Mi Browser and click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom of the screen.
2. Go to Settings → Privacy and Security.
3. Choose Clear Personal Data and mark: 🍪 Cookies and website data 🔄 Journal (optional)

Clean up

Mi Browser has a unique feature called “Incognito Mode with Tracking Lock” that automatically deletes cookies after tabs are closed. To activate it, go to Settings → Privacy → Incognito Mode and turn on the option.

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If after clearing cookies, sites start to open more slowly, try to disable the option “Block pop-ups” in the Mi Browser settings – sometimes it conflicts with the download of scripts.

Method 3: Deep Cleaning through Android Settings

If you want to delete all system-level cookies (including those that use apps), use the built-in Android tools.This method is suitable for Redmi Note 10 on any version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14).

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to the Appendix section → Application management.
3. Press three-points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Show Systems.
4. Find the Storage or Android System WebView (the component responsible for processing web content in applications) in the list.
5. Tap Clear cache and Clear data (if available).

⚠️ Note: Cleaning up Android System WebView may cause temporary malfunctions in some applications (for example, VK, Tinkoff Bank or 2GIS, because they use web browsing to display content, and once the phone is restarted, everything will recover.

Method 4: Use of an engineering menu (for power users)

If standard methods do not help, you can use the MIUI engineering menu. This method is suitable for advanced users, as incorrect actions can disrupt the system. Redmi Note 10 supports access to the engineering menu through code:

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After entering the code:

1. Select the item Phone Information.
2. Scroll down to the Other Settings block.
3. Click Clear Application Data (if the option is missing, your MIUI version does not support this option).

⚠️ Warning: Some "cleaners" (especially from unknown sources) may delete important system files or show false virus warnings. download apps only from Google Play and check reviews.

Example of working with CCleaner:

1. Install and open the application.
2. Go to the Cleanup section.
3. Check Cash, Cookies and Journals.
4. Click Analyze and then Clean.

What happens if you do not delete cookies on Redmi Note 10?

Many users have not cleared cookies for years and the phone continues to work, but there are some real risks to be aware of:

• 🐢 Slowdown: Cookies and cache take up space in memory. - Redmi Note 10 s 64/128 GB storage is not critical, but if you have a budget model with a 32 GB, the difference will be noticeable.
• 🕵️ Activity tracking: Advertising networks (such as Google Ads or Facebook Pixel) use cookies to collect data about your preferences. The longer you don't clean them, the more accurate the targeted ads become.
• 🔓 Data Leakage: If you logged into websites via public Wi-Fi (e.g. in a cafe), cookies may have saved authorization tokens.
• 🔄 Website conflicts: Outdated cookies can cause errors when working with web services (for example, a shopping cart in an online store or a feed in social networks is not opened).

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To check how much space cookies take up on your Redmi Note 10, go to Settings → Storage → Other. This displays the volume of “Other Files” that includes cookies.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting cookies on Xiaomi