How to find out how much memory is left on Xiaomi: all the ways

Have you noticed that Xiaomi is slowing down, apps are crashing, and notifications of memory shortages are appearing more often? The first thing to do is check the space on the internal drive. But how to do this quickly and without unnecessary manipulation? In this article, we will analyze all the available methods, from standard MIUI tools to hidden functions and third-party utilities.

Errors like "Not enough memory" or "Storage full" often arise not only from photos and videos, but also from the cache of applications, temporary system files and duplicates, and we show how not only to find out the amount of free space, but also to identify the main "eaters" of memory — those applications and files that occupy the lion's share of the drive, and also to show how to make room without losing important data.

1. Memory check through Xiaomi's "Settings"

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which work on all Xiaomi models, from the budget Redmi to the flagship Xiaomi 14, and does not require installing additional applications.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to About Phone (or About Device on new MIUI versions).
3. Select the item Warehouse (may be called Memory or Storage).

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total memory (for example, 128 GB or 256 GB).
• 🟢 Free seat (green stripe).
• 🔴 Occupied space (red/orange stripe) by category: applications, photos, video, audio, etc.
• 🔍 Clean button to quickly delete unnecessary files.

On new versions of MIUI 14/15, memory analysis is also available here – the system will show which files occupy the most space (for example, unused APKs or duplicate photos).

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If the Storage section doesn't have a detailed breakdown by category, upgrade MIUI to the latest version.

2.Use of the file manager MI File Manager

Each Xiaomi smartphone has a proprietary file manager, MI File Manager (or just Files), which not only shows free space, but also helps you find the heaviest folders.

How to check your memory:

1. Open the Files app (folder icon).
2. At the top of the screen, you’ll see a memory indicator with a percentage of occupancy (e.g., “87GB of 128GB used”).
3. Click on this indicator and you will see detailed statistics by category: Images, Videos, Audio, Documents and Others.
4. Slip through any category to see the largest files in it.

The advantage of this method is that you can sort files by size, for example, you can sort videos down and remove unnecessary videos that take up gigabytes.

Open the manager settings (three dots in the upper right corner)

Enable the option "Show hidden files"

Update the app through Google Play

Reboot the phone-->

3. Hidden method: engineering menu ##4636##

Few people know, but Xiaomi (as well as other Android devices) has an engineering menu where you can see technical data, including memory information, which is suitable for power users, as it requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (no call).
3. In the menu that opens, select Phone Information.
4. Scroll down to the Warehouse block - there will be a free and occupied space.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other settings in the engineering menu unless you are sure of their purpose.

4. Third-party applications for memory analysis

If standard MIUI tools aren’t enough, third-party utilities can be used, often offering more detailed analysis and additional features, such as cache cleaning or duplicate search.

Top.-3 memory-checking:

• 📱 Files by Google is a simple and secure manager from Google with garbage cleaning function.
• 🔍 SD Maid is a powerful deep cleaning tool that finds residual files after deleting applications, cache and unnecessary ones. APK.
• 📊 DiskUsage – visualizes occupied space in the form of a diagram, which helps to quickly find “heavy” folders.

Example of Files by Google:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and give access to the files.
3. Go to the Cleanup tab – the system will automatically analyze the memory and suggest removing unnecessary files.
4. On the Files tab, you can sort content by size and type.

Built-in MIUI tools

Files by Google

SD Maid

DiskUsage

Other/Not used-->

⚠️ Note: When installing third-party file managers, only allow access to folders that are necessary for the job. Avoid applications with suspicious permissions (for example, access to the file manager). SMS or call).

5. Memory check via ADB (for advanced users)

If you want the most accurate memory information, including hidden system partitions, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting your phone to your computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About Phone. Click 7 times on the MIUI Version until the notification “You’ve become a developer” appears. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and enable USB Debugging.

Command line.

Terminal

adb shell df -h

This command will show all the memory sections indicating the free and occupied space.

Example of team withdrawal:

In this output, we are interested in /data, which stores user information (apps, files, settings) if it is more than 90% full, you should immediately vacate space, otherwise the phone will start to slow down.

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ADB-The approach gives you the most accurate information, but you need to be careful (/system, /vendor), unless they are sure of their appointment!

6 How to make room when the memory is full

It's half the battle to find out how much memory you have, and the key is to make room effectively without deleting important data.

1. Cleaning the app cache

• 🧹 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• Choose an app that takes up a lot of space (like Facebook or Telegram).
• Click Clear Cache (not to be confused with Clear Data – this will remove all app settings!).

2. Delete unnecessary files

• 📂 Use it. MI File Manager or Files by Google for search:

3. Transfer files to a memory card or cloud

• 🖥️ If your Xiaomi model supports microSD, transfer photos, videos and music to it.
• ☁️ Upload files to the cloud: Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex Disk.

Systemic debris disposal

• 🗑️ B Settings → Warehouse → Clean Up – the system will find unnecessary files (temporary data, logs, remnants of remote applications).

⚠️ Warning: Don’t use cleaners like Clean Master or CCleaner – they often delete important system files and show false virus warnings. MIUI.

7. Why is Xiaomi showing the wrong amount of memory?

Sometimes users find that the phone shows less memory than stated in the specs. For example, instead of 128 GB, only 112 GB is available.

• 📏 The difference in calculus systems: Manufacturers count 1 GB as 1,000,000,000,000 bytes, and the operating system as 1,073,741,824 bytes (binary system). ≠ 128GB in a phone.
• 🤖 System files: MIUI It takes about 10-15 GB (firmware, kernel, preinstalled applications).
• 🔒 Hidden Partitions: Part of the memory is reserved for system updates and recovery.

If the difference is greater than 10-15%, it is possible to use the phone:

• 🛠️ There are many pre-installed applications (bloatvear) that can be disabled.
• 📁 There are hidden files (e.g., Mi Cloud backups or Google Play Services cache).
• 🐛 File system error (solved by resetting or flashing).

FAQ: Frequent questions about memory on Xiaomi