Why are the applications on Xiaomi Redmi 8: a full analysis of the causes and solutions

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a popular budget smartphone, but many users face the problem of spontaneously closing applications. Apps can fly out immediately after launch, during operation or when switching between tasks. In this article, we will analyze all possible causes, from a trivial lack of RAM to hidden errors in the firmware of MIUI, and give step-by-step instructions to fix the problem.

It's important to understand that Redmi 8's app launches aren't always hardware-related, and more often than not, software conflicts, background processes, or incorrect system settings are to blame. We've analyzed user feedback on the 4PDA, Mi Community, and Xiaomi technical documents to gather relevant solutions for different scenarios. If your smartphone gets stuck after updating or installing new software, here's the answer.

Let's start with the obvious reasons, and we'll gradually move on to the more complex cases. Don't skip the sections, because sometimes the solution lies in the little things that users rarely pay attention to.

1. Lack of RAM (RAM)

Redmi 8 fitted 2/3/4 GB RAM (depending on the modification), and the system MIUI self-consuming 1,5–2 GB in the background. When there's not enough memory, Android starts to force applications to close to free up resources. That's normal behavior, but it can be optimized.

How to check the loading of RAM:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → System status.
2. See the memory usage schedule in the Memory section.
3. If the free is less than 300-500 MB, this is a critical level.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Close background applications manually through the “Recent” button (swipe up).
• ⚡ Disable auto-run of unnecessary programs: Settings → Annexes → Autostart control.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache of system and user applications: Settings → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Use the "Lite" versions of applications (for example, Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite).

⚠️ Note: Do not install “memory cleaners” from Google Play – they will only exacerbate the problem by consuming additional resources. MIUI It has a built-in optimizer that is sufficient.

2. Conflicts with MIUI firmware

Redmi 8 received several major MIUI updates (before version 12.5), but some of them contained critical bugs. For example, after upgrading to MIUI 12, many users complained about the departures of Google Play Services, WhatsApp and system utilities.

• 🐞 Unstable Beta Versions of Firmware.
• 🔄 Incomplete update (interrupted file download).
• 📱 Regional assemblies (for example, Chinese firmware on a global device).

How to check the firmware version:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
2. Compare the latest stable versions on the official MIUI Downloads website.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Reverse to the stable version through Settings → Updating the system → Three points. → Select a Service Package.
• 📥 Install firmware manually via Fastboot or Recovery (instruction below).
• 🔧 Reset the settings to factory: Settings → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge.

3. Storage problems (internal memory)

If the internal memory of Redmi 8 is 90% full or more, the system begins to work unstable: applications fly out, slow down or do not open, especially for models with 32/64 GB of memory, where free space quickly runs out.

How to check the free space:

1. Open the Settings → Memory.
2. See the internal storage usage chart.
3. If it is less than 3-5 GB free, you need to clear the memory.

Ways to make room:

• 📸 Transfer your photos/video to Google Photos or Mi Cloud.
• 🎵 Remove downloaded files from Download folders, DCIM, WhatsApp.
• 🗑️ Clear the app cache: Settings → Annexes → Select an application → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 📱 Use a memory card (up to 512 GB) to store media files.

⚠️ Note: Do not use Adoptable Storage (conversion) SD-cards to internal memory) on Redmi 8.This leads to slowdown and frequent drop-offs of applications due to low speed of reading / writing memory cards.

4. Errors in these applications

If a particular application (such as Instagram, VK or Google Maps) crashes, the problem may be in the corrupted data or cache of that software, often after an application update or failure to install it.

How to diagnose:

• Check if all apps are crashing or just one.
• Try running the application in Safe Mode (press the power button → “Safe Mode”).

Decisions:

1. Clear the cache and data of the problem application: Settings → Annexes → Select an application → Memory. → Clear cache / Clear data ⚠️ Warning: Cleaning up data will delete all settings and files of the app (such as chats on WhatsApp or saves in games).
2. Reinstall the app: Remove it through Settings → Apps. Download the latest version from Google Play or APKMirror.
3. Disable Battery Optimization for the Application: Settings → Applications → Battery Management → Select the Application → Without Limitations

5 Conflicts with Google Play Services and MIUI Services

Redmi 8 runs on Android 9/10 with MIUI, where there are often conflicts between Google and Xiaomi system services, such as Google Play Services, which can block the background activity of applications, which leads to their closure.

• 🔄 Auto-update of services in the background.
• 🛡️ Limitations MIUI background.
• 📱 Incompatible versions of Google Play Services and MIUI Security.

How to eliminate:

1. Update Google Play Services: Google Play → Menu → My Apps → Update Google Play Services
2. Reset Google Services Settings: Settings → Applications → App Management → Three Points → Show System → Google Play Services → Memory → Space Management → Reset

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If you’ve been getting more apps since the Google Play Services update, try rolling back to the previous version. Download APK from APKMirror (select the Android 9/10 version).

Processor overheating

The Redmi 8 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, which is prone to overheating at high loads. When the chip temperature exceeds 60-70 ° C, the system forcibly closes resource-intensive applications (games, video players, navigators) to prevent damage.

How to check the temperature:

• Install the AIDA64 or CPU Monitor app.

Causes of overheating:

• 🔥 Long-term work in resource-intensive applications (games, video editing).
• 📶 Weak network signal (constant connection search heats modem).
• 🔋 Faulty battery (blown or degraded).
• 🌡️ High ambient temperature (hot weather, direct sunlight).

Decisions:

• 🔧 Replace the heat paste (when disassembling the device).

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If the Redmi 8 overheats even in a simple one, check the battery: bloating or wear (>500 charge cycles) can cause constant heating.

7. Viruses and malware

Installation of applications from unverified sources (APK-files from torrents, third-party sites can lead to infection with viruses that:

• 🕵️ Intercept system resources, causing departures.
• 📱 Modify system files, disrupting the application.
• 🔄 Blocking security updates.

Signs of infection:

• Applications are sent with the error "Application stopped".
• There is an unknown advertisement in the status line.
• The phone opens websites spontaneously.

How to check and clean:

1. Install the antivirus (Malwarebytes, Dr.Web Light).
2. Check the list of installed applications: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Sort by installation date Remove suspicious programs.
3. Disable installation from unknown sources: Settings → Privacy → Special permissions → Install unknown applications

⚠️ Note: Redmi 8 with firmware MIUI 11-12 xHelper virus is detected, which masquerades as a system application and is not removed by standard methods.

8. Hardware malfunctions

If all software methods have been tried, but applications continue to fly out, the problem may lie in the hardware:

• 🔋 Worn-out battery (voltage below 3.5 V).
• 💾 Damaged internal memory (broken sectors).
• 📱 Faulty RAM (errors) RAM).
• 🔌 Problems with the motherboard (detached contacts).

How to diagnose:

• Check the battery status through AccuBattery (if the capacity has fallen below 70%, a replacement is required).
• Test your memory with MemTest86 (ROOT required).
• See error logs: Settings → About Phone → Error Report → Generate Report Look for lines with “memory corruption” or “storage error”.

Decisions:

• 🔧 Replace the battery (original) BL-38ZN 4,000mAh).
• 💾 Format internal memory with Fastboot: fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase cache
• 📱 Contact the service center for payment diagnosis.

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If Redmi 8 crashes into a bootloop after the applications are out, it's a sign of a critical memory or firmware error. EDL-Mode (requires an authorized Xiaomi account).

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