“No Memory Clearing Required” on Xiaomi: How to Remove the Inscription Once and For All

Why Xiaomi Shows “No Memory Cleanup Required” and Should It Be Fixed

The “No Memory Cleanup Required” notification** on Xiaomi, Redmi, Poco or Black Shark smartphones appears in the system optimization menu — usually under Security → Cleanup or Settings → Memory. This is not an error, but a feature of the MIUI shell that analyzes the use of RAM and internal storage. The system thus signals that there is enough free memory and forced cleaning is not necessary.

However, many users experience a message that appears even when the phone is clearly slowing down or 80-90% full, and the reasons range from firmware bugs to background processes that are not working properly. Moreover, on some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or Xiaomi 12T), the notification can interfere with manual cleaning of the app cache by blocking the Clean button.

In this article, we will discuss how to remove the words “Memory Cleanup is not required”** on any Xiaomi device – from the budget Redmi 9A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The methods are suitable for MIUI 12, MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 (including HyperOS), as well as custom firmwares like Pixel Experience or LineageOS, if they are based on the Xiaomi kernel.

Method 1: Forced system reboot

The simplest method, which works in 60% of cases, is a soft cache reset, which does not delete user data, but restarts the background processes responsible for monitoring memory.

Instructions:

• 🔄 Hold the Power button until the turn off menu appears.
• 🔁 Select Reboot (Do not turn off!).
• ⏳ Wait after you turn on. 2-3 minutes – the system itself scans the memory.
• 📱 Open the Settings. → Memory and check if the notification has disappeared.

If the method didn’t work, try a hard reboot (for power users only):

adb shell su -c "sync; echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches"

This command clears the kernel cache, but requires root rights or an ADB enabled with developer rights.

Method 2: Hand-cleaning the cache through Recovery

If standard cleaning is blocked in MIUI, you can use Recovery mode. This method does not require root, but resets the temporary data of all applications (including logins in some services).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up until the Mi logo appears.
3. From the Recovery menu (English or Chinese), select Wipe & Reset.
4. You can use Wipe Cache (not Wipe Data!).
5. Confirm the action and wait for the completion.
6. Restart the device via Reboot.

Backup important data | Charge your phone at least 50% | Make sure you know the password from your Mi Account | Disable two-factor authentication (if used)

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⚠️ Note: On some models (Xiaomi Mi) A1/A2, Poco F1) After cleaning the cache, you may need to re-authorize in Google Play and banking applications.

Method 3: Disabling Automatic Memory Optimization

MIUI has a built-in auto-cleaning mechanism that sometimes doesn't work properly, and can be turned off through hidden settings:

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → The phone.
• 🔧 Tap. 5-7 once-over MIUI, to activate the Developer Mode.
• 🔍 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🔄 Find Process Limitation (or Background Processes) and install Without Limitations.
• 🚫 Turn off Auto Clean Memory (if there is such a switch).

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 and HyperOS may be different. If you don't find the option Auto Clean Memory, try using the ADB-team:

adb shell settings put global memory_optimization_enabled 0

Method 4: Reset the settings of the Security app

The notification “No Memory Clearup Required”** is generated by the system application com.miui.securitycenter.Resetting its settings often solves the problem without losing data.

How to reset:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Enter Security (or Security on Global Firmware).
• 🔄 Select Warehouse. → Clear the data and clear the cache.
• 🔁 Reboot the phone.

After reset, the Security app will recalculate memory usage. If the notification remains, check if it conflicts with other optimizers (e.g., CCleaner or SD Maid).

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If the Security app is unstable after reset, update it via the Play Market (even if it is system-based).

Method 5: Update the firmware or roll back to a stable version

On some versions of MIUI (especially beta firmware), a bug with a notification “No Memory Clearup Required”** is a known problem. For example, MIUI 13.0.4 for the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ or MIUI 14.0.3 for Xiaomi 13 fixed was released only after 2-3 updates.

What to do:

1. If the problem has occurred after the update, roll back to the previous version via Fastboot or Recovery.

⚠️ Attention: Firmware rollback on models with locked bootloader (Xiaomi) 12S Ultra, Redmi K50 Pro) can lead to hard brick.Unlock Bootloader via Mi Unlock Tool before the procedure.

Method 6: Using ADB to reset memory statistics

For advanced users, there is a method of resetting memory usage statistics through ADB. This helps when the system miscalculates free space.

Instructions:

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.

adb shell


su




echo "1" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/debug_level




echo "1" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/enable_adaptive_lmk




exit




exit

After restarting, the system will recalculate the use of RAM. If the commands did not work, try an alternative:

adb shell dumpsys meminfo --oom

This command will output the current settings of Low Memory Killer (LMK), the mechanism responsible for cleaning memory, and if the settings are overestimated, they can be adjusted manually (root required).

Method 7: Alternative launchers and optimizers

If none of these methods worked and the “No Memory Clearup Required” notification** continues to appear, consider using third-party tools:

• 📱 Launchers: Nova Launcher, Lawnchair or Hyperion Launcher can bypass system limitations MIUI.

⚠️ Note: Installation of alternative launchers on MIUI 14 and HyperOS may conflict with navigation gestures.Perhaps disable system animations in Settings before use → Screen. → Animation of the system.

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Third-party optimizers (such as CCleaner) often conflict with built-in MIUI cleaning. If you use them, remove them before using other methods.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)