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Xiaomi: Clear App Cache for Any App

If an app on your Xiaomi phone keeps crashing, freezing, or throwing error messages, leftover cache files are often the reason. Over time these temporary files pile up and can overlap or corrupt each other, causing an app to behave oddly even though nothing else changed. Clearing the cache removes that clutter without touching your saved data or settings.

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Every app on MIUI stores temporary files in the background to load faster and save data. Over time these cache files can grow large, get outdated, or conflict with a newer app version after an update.

When that happens, you might notice an app freezing, showing blank screens, throwing error messages, or simply feeling slower than usual. Clearing the cache removes only these temporary files. Your logins, saved settings, photos, and documents inside the app stay untouched.

Where to clear app cache on MIUI

Open Tap on SettingsTap on AppsTap on Manage appsChoose an appTap on Clear dataTap on Clear cache.

Repeat this for any app that misbehaves. There is no single button to clear all app caches at once on MIUI, so you need to go through each problematic app individually.

When this does not help

If the app still crashes after clearing the cache, the problem likely sits deeper than temporary files. In that case, try Clear data instead, which resets the app to its default state, or reinstall the app entirely. Clearing cache is worth trying first because it carries no risk of losing app data.

Frequently asked questions

No. Clearing cache only removes temporary files like thumbnails and preloaded content. Your photos, documents, and login sessions stay saved as long as you tap Clear cache and not Clear data.