Cleaning the browser cache on the Xiaomi Redmi phone: full instructions

The browser cache on Xiaomi Redmi is a temporary file that is saved to speed up the loading of web pages. Over time, they accumulate, taking up precious space in the memory of the device and slowing down its operation. If you notice that the browser has slowed down, pages load longer than usual or there are errors when opening sites, it is likely time to clear the cache.

In this article, we’ll take a look at how to clear the cache in different browsers on Redmi, from the standard MIUI Browser to the popular Google Chrome, and why it’s important to do this regularly, what other data can be deleted to optimize your phone, and what to do if cleaning the cache doesn’t solve the performance problem.

We will pay special attention to the nuances associated with the MIUI firmware, as the interface and location of the settings may vary depending on the version of the shell. If you are a user of the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C or another model based on MIUI 12/13/14, the instructions below will be suitable for you.

Why do I need to clear the browser cache on Xiaomi Redmi?

The browser cache is not just a piece of junk that you can ignore, it has an important function: it stores copies of images, scripts and other elements of sites so that pages load faster when you visit them again.

• 📉 It takes up a lot of space – when it accumulates, the cache can eat up gigabytes of memory, especially if you often surf the Internet.
• 🐢 Slow down the browser – excess of temporary files leads to lags and hangings.
• 🔄 Lead to display errors – outdated data in the cache may conflict with the current version of the site.
• 🛡️ Security threats – cache can store outdated data for authorization or traces of visited pages.

On Xiaomi Redmi, the problem is compounded by the fact that many users use multiple browsers at once: standard MIUI Browser, Google Chrome, Opera or Firefox. Each of them accumulates its own cache, so you need to clean it separately in each application.

In addition, MIUI has a system cache that also affects performance, and cleaning it requires separate actions, which we will discuss below.

How to Clean Cache in MIUI Browser on Xiaomi Redmi

MIUI Browser is the standard browser on Xiaomi smartphones, and its cache is cleared through the application settings. Instructions are relevant for MIUI 12/13/14:

1. Open MIUI Browser (Blue Globe icon)
2. Slip on the three dots in the lower right corner (menu) and select Settings.
3. Go to the Privacy and Security section.
4. Choose Clear Data.
5. Check the boxes across the street: 🗑️ Cash. 📝 Journal (optional if you want to delete the story) 🍪 Cookies and site data (if there are problems with authorization)

Clean up

If you have Redmi with MIUI 14, the interface may be slightly different: instead of Privacy and Security, look for Additional → Clear Data.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing cookies will result in logging out of accounts on all sites. You will have to re-enter logins and passwords.

Once the cache is cleared, the browser can run a little slower when it first opens the pages, because it has to reload all the data, which is normal and temporary.

Cleaning up the cache in Google Chrome on Xiaomi Redmi

Google Chrome is the most popular browser among Xiaomi Redmi users. To clear its cache:

1. Open Chrome and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select History → Clear viewing data.
3. At the top of the screen, select the time range: 🕒 Last hour – if you only need to delete the latest data. 📅 All the time for complete cleaning (recommended).

• 🗑️ Images and other files stored in the cache
• 🍪 Cookies and website data (optional)
• Press Clear Data.

This is convenient if you want to free up as much space as possible, but remember: it will remove the cache of all applications, not just browsers.

• 🔄 Reloading data in games and social networks.
• 📱 Slowing down some applications on first run.
• 🔐 Loss of temporary authorization files (e.g. in banking applications).

⚠️ Warning: Don't confuse Clear cache and Clear data! The second option will delete all application settings, including bookmarks, saved passwords and history.

Additional ways to optimize the browser on Xiaomi Redmi

Cache cleaning is just one part of your browser optimization efforts, so to make MIUI Browser or Google Chrome work even faster, do the following:

• 🧹 Remove unnecessary bookmarks and history – they also take up space and can slow down search.
• 🚫 Turn off autoloading images in your browser settings (saves traffic and speeds up loading).
• 🔄 Update your browser to the latest version – new versions often optimize your cache work.
• 🛡️ Use Light mode (if any) to reduce the amount of data you download.