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Xiaomi: Clear the Cached Data Storage

If your Xiaomi phone feels slower than it used to, or apps freeze and crash for no clear reason, piled-up cache files are often the cause. MIUI stores thumbnails, temporary downloads and leftover app data that nobody ever cleans up manually. Over time this clutter eats into your free storage and can trigger odd system errors that have nothing to do with the apps themselves.

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Clear Cache (Storage & Backup) auf Xiaomi

Cache files build up automatically while you use apps on your Xiaomi phone. MIUI keeps small copies of images, login tokens and temporary data so apps load faster the next time you open them.

Over weeks and months this cache grows without you noticing. Old thumbnails, broken shortcuts and leftover files from uninstalled apps stay behind and quietly consume storage space. On phones with limited storage this can slow down the whole system and occasionally causes apps to crash or behave unexpectedly.

Where to clear the cache

Open SettingsAbout phoneStorageCached data and confirm with OK. MIUI then removes all temporary files system-wide, without touching your photos, messages or app logins.

Clearing the cache is safe and reversible: apps simply rebuild their cache the next time you open them, which can make the first launch feel slightly slower.

If a single app keeps misbehaving even after this cleanup, clear that app's cache individually from its own app info page instead. If storage is critically low, deleting unused apps or large files brings more permanent relief than a cache clear alone.

Frequently asked questions

No. Clearing cache through SettingsAbout phoneStorageCached data only removes temporary files. Photos, messages and saved logins stay untouched.