How to clear the Telegram cache on Xiaomi Redmi

Modern smartphones of the Redmi i Poco series have a generous amount of built-in memory, but even they eventually begin to “choke” from accumulated garbage. Messenger Telegram often becomes the main culprit for lack of space, since its architecture involves storing all received media files on the device for quick access.

Users Xiaomi with shell MIUI or new HyperOS face the fact that Standard cleaning methods do not always work correctly or remove less data than expected. In this article, we will analyze in detail all the ways to free up space, from the built-in utility to a radical data reset.

You will learn how to safely delete temporary files without losing important correspondence, and how to set up automatic cleaning so that the problem does not return. Understanding the difference between cache and user data is critical to preserving your digital archive.

Why memory gets clogged and why cleaning is needed

The main reason for memory overflow lies in the way cloud storage works. Unlike other messengers, Telegram does not delete media files after viewing them, but saves them in a hidden folder on your drive. Redmi. This is done to speed up loading when the chat is reopened.

Over time, this folder can grow to tens of gigabytes. Videos, voice messages, stickers and documents take up the space needed to install new applications or update the system Android. Regular cleaning cache restores the device to its former operating speed.

IMPORTANT: There is a direct relationship between the amount of free space and the speed of writing data to flash memory. When the storage is full, the smartphone starts to slow down even with simple tasks.

Cleaning through the built-in application settings

The safest and most correct way to free up space is to use the built-in data management tool of the messenger itself. The developers have provided a convenient panel where you can see how much space different types of files take up.

First, open the application and go to the main menu. On smartphones Xiaomi this is usually three horizontal bars in the upper left corner or a swipe from right to left. Select the item Settings, then go to the section Data and memory.

Here you will see the “Memory Usage” block. Click on the button Clear Telegram cache. The system will show a confirmation pop-up window. Don’t worry, your photos and correspondence will remain in the cloud, only their local copy will be deleted.

In the same menu, it is recommended to configure automatic clearing. Find the option “Autoload media” or “Save to gallery” and disable it so that new files do not clog up the memory without your knowledge.

Deleting the cache through the Xiaomi system settings

If the application does not start or you want to perform a deep cleaning at the operating system level MIUI, use the system menu. This method allows you to delete not only the media cache, but also temporary debug files.

Go to Settings your smartphone Redmi. Find the section Applications and select item All applications. Find Telegram in the list and click on it.

On the application information screen, find the “Storage” section. There will be two important buttons here: Clear and Delete. We need a "Clear" button. When clicked, a choice will appear: “Clear cache” or “Clear everything.”

Choose strictly Clear cache. If you click "Clear all", the application will be reset to factory settings, and you will have to re-enter your phone number and verification code to log in.

⚠️ Attention: The “Clear all” button in the Android settings deletes the message database from the device. If you don't have two-factor authentication enabled or don't remember your cloud password, access to secret chats may be lost forever.

Manually deleting files through Explorer

For advanced users who want to see the physical files taking up space, the manual method through the file manager is suitable. Xiaomi has an excellent “Explorer” preinstalled, but you can also use third-party solutions.

Open the application Explorer and go to the internal storage. You need to find a folder with the name Android, then go to the subfolder data. Look for a directory named org.telegram.messenger.

Inside this folder there is a directory files, and in it there is a folder Telegram. This is where all pictures, videos and documents are stored. You can manually delete the contents of folders Telegram Video, Telegram Images and Telegram Documents.

This method is useful when you need to delete a specific heavy video that is not found through search in the chat, but takes up a critical amount of disk space.

⚠️ Attention: The folder structure in Android 11 and higher on the HyperOS shell may be hidden from third-party explorers due to access restrictions (Scoped Storage). Use only Xiaomi system explorer to access the Android/data folder.

Setting up auto-cleaning and saving important files

To prevent the problem from returning, it is better to set up data storage rules once. In the menu Data and memory inside Telegram there is a section “Auto-delete media”.

You can set a timer, for example, “3 days” or “1 week”. This means that files that you have not opened during this period will be automatically deleted from the phone's memory, but will remain available in the cloud if necessary.

It is also worth paying attention to the folder Telegram in the general gallery. Often, users accidentally save memes and pictures there. Go through the gallery and delete unnecessary albums manually.

Data type	Where stored	Safely delete
Image cache	Cache folder applications	Yes, they will download again
Video cache	Application cache folder	Yes, they will download again
Secret chats	Local database	No, they will be deleted forever
Saved messages	Cloud server	No, needed for access

Solving problems and common errors

Sometimes users complain that space is not freed up after cleaning. This may be due to the media scanning service Androidwhich has not yet updated the free space information.

Try rebooting your smartphone Redmi. After turning on, the system will recalculate the occupied volume, and you will see the real result. Also check the “Trash” folder in the gallery - deleted photos can remain there for another 30 days.

If the application does not work correctly after cleaning, try clearing the data (full reset), but first make sure that you remember the password for your account and you have two-factor protection enabled.

What to do if the clear button is inactive?

If the Clear Cache button is gray, the cache may already be empty or the application may be frozen. Try to force stop the application in the phone settings and start it again.

⚠️ Attention: The settings interface may differ slightly on different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and HyperOS. If you do not find the “Data and memory” item, use the search in the settings inside the Telegram application itself.

Questions and answers (FAQ)

Will my correspondence be deleted when clearing the cache?

No, clearing the cache affects only temporary files (pictures, videos) that downloaded from the Internet. Message text, contacts and settings are completely saved. When you reopen the chat, the media will be loaded again.

Why did the memory free up a little after cleaning?

You may have cleared only the application cache, but did not delete files from the “Downloads” or “Gallery” folder, where Telegram could save the media manually. Also check the gallery trash.

Is it possible to restore a deleted cache?

There are no special apps for restoring the cache, and it is not necessary. Since the original files are stored on Telegram servers, you will simply download them again by opening the corresponding chat.

How to disable saving photos to the Xiaomi gallery?

Go to Telegram Settings → Data and memory → “Save to gallery” section. Turn off toggles for private chats, groups, and channels. Now the photos will be visible only inside the messenger.