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Xiaomi: Clear RAM and Free Up Storage

If your Xiaomi phone feels sluggish or storage keeps filling up, junk files, app cache, and rarely used apps are often the cause. MIUI includes a built-in cleanup tool that clears RAM and storage in one pass, but what actually gets removed depends on which categories you select before confirming.

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Clear RAM and Storage auf Xiaomi

MIUI stores temporary data, app caches, and installation leftovers to keep frequently used apps loading faster. Over time this data adds up and reduces available storage, which can also drag down overall performance.

The built-in cleanup tool scans your device and sorts the results into categories such as cache data, junk files, and apps you have not opened in a while. You choose which categories to remove before confirming, so nothing is deleted automatically.

To open the tool:

Tap on SettingsTap on About phoneTap on StorageTap on Free upTap on Clean up...

Review each category before confirming. Cache data is safe to remove and rebuilds automatically the next time you open an app. Uninstall suggestions for unused apps deserve more attention, since removing an app also deletes its local data unless it is backed up.

Run this cleanup when storage is nearly full or apps take noticeably longer to open. If the phone feels slow but storage is not the real issue, check background app limits or restart the device instead, since clearing RAM alone will not fix every performance problem.

Frequently asked questions

No. Cache clearing only removes temporary files that apps use to load faster. Photos, messages, and personal data stay untouched.