Have you ever encountered a situation where your favorite application on Xiaomi Redmi suddenly closes without warning? Or does the game crash at the most interesting moment? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones in the Redmi series - from budget Redmi 10A to flagship Redmi Note 12 Pro+. The reasons may lie in both software failures and hardware limitations of the device.

In this article we will examine in detail 7 main reasons for application crashes on Android Redmi, including shell features MIUIthat often become the source of problems. You will receive not only a theoretical explanation, but step-by-step guide on diagnostics and troubleshooting - from clearing the cache to rolling back updates. And at the end you will find FAQ block answers to the most frequently asked questions from users.

Before moving on to solutions, it is important to understand: Application crashes are rarely random. Most often they signal about RAM overload due to aggressive MIUI optimization or conflicts between background processes. Next, we will analyze each scenario separately - with an emphasis on models Redmi 2020–2026 model years.

📊 What Redmi model do you have?
Redmi 10/10A/10C
Redmi Note 11/11S/11 Pro
Redmi Note 12/12 Pro
Redmi 9/9T/9A
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1. Aggressive optimization of MIUI: why the system kills applications

The shell MIUI ot Xiaomi is known for its “smart” resource management - but often this “smart” works against the user. The fact is that the system is actively closes background processesto free up RAM (RAM) for current tasks. On budget models Redmi (for example, Redmi 10A with 2–3 GB of RAM), this leads to the fact that even frequently used applications are unloaded from memory after a few minutes of inactivity.

How this manifests itself in practice:

  • 📱 The application closes when switching to another task (for example, you opened Telegram, switched to the browser - and when you return, the messenger restarts).
  • 🎮 The game crashes when the screen is locked or during a phone call.
  • 🔄 Social networks (VKontakte, Instagram) lose session data after collapsing.

The solution to the problem depends on the version MIUI:

  • 🛠 V MIUI 12–14: go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun i enable autorun for the desired applications.
  • 🔧 V MIUI 13+: add the application to Settings → Battery and performance → Battery management → Application selection and set the mode No restrictions.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Redmi (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro s MIUI 14) after the update, the "Autorun" item may disappear. In this case, use developer mode (how to enable - see section 3).

Enable developer mode (tap "MIUI Version" 7 times)

Go to Settings → Advanced → For developers

Find "Do not save actions" and disable it for the desired application

Restart the smartphone-->

2. Lack of RAM: how to diagnose and what to do

Budget models Redmi (for example, Redmi 9A with 2 GB of RAM or Redmi 10C with 3 GB) often suffer from lack of RAM. When RAM is 90%+ full, the system begins to forcefully close applications - even those that you actively use. You can check the current memory load in Settings → About phone → System status → Memory.

Typical signs of lack of RAM:

  • 📉 Applications crash when opened 3–4 apps at the same time.
  • 🐢 Strong lags when switching between tasks.
  • 🔄 Frequent reboots Google Play Market or YouTube.

Model Redmi RAM volume Recommended number of background applications Risk of crashes
Redmi 9A/10A 2 GB 1–2 ❌ High
Redmi 10C/Note 11 3–4 GB 2–3 ⚠️ Medium
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 8–12 GB 4–6 ✅ Low

How to reduce the load on RAM:

  1. Close unused applications via Latest applications (swipe up).
  2. Disable interface animation: Settings → Advanced → For developers → Window animation scale (Off).
  3. Use lite versions applications (for example, Facebook Lite instead of the usual Facebook).

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If your model supports RAM expansion (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro), activate it in Settings → Advanced → Memory → RAM expansionThis will add 1-3 GB of virtual memory for. built-in storage account.

3. Conflicts after updating MIUI: how to roll back changes

Updates MIUI often bring not only new functions, but also bugsleading to application crashes. This is especially true global firmware (for example, switching from MIUI 13 to MIUI 14), where the logic changes. working with background processes. If problems started immediately after the update, the likely cause is incompatibility of the application with the new version of the shell.

How to check:

  • 🔍 Go to Settings → About phone → MIUI version and remember the current version.
  • 📅 Look at the last update date in Settings → System → System update.
  • 📊 Check reviews about the firmware on the forums (for example, 4PDA or Xiaomi Community).

Solutions:

  1. Roll back update (if available): 
    Settings → About phone → MIUI version → Icon"⋮" → Roll back update
    Note: option is only available for 10 days after the update.
  2. Reset application settings: 
    Settings → Applications → Manage applications → [Select application] → Storage → Clear data
  3. Manual installation of an old version of MIUI via Fastboot (for advanced users).

⚠️ Attention: Rolling back the firmware may lead to data loss. Make a backup first via Settings → Advanced → Backup and reset.
How to find out which version of MIUI is stable for your model?

Check the themes on 4PDA or Xiaomi Community, where users share feedback on specific builds. For example, Redmi Note 10 Pro is considered stable, but MIUI 13.0.8, A MIUI 14.0.3 may cause camera crashes.

4. Corrupted application data or cache

One ​​of the most common causes of crashes is damaged cache files or application data. This can happen after an incorrect application update, installation failure, or a conflict with other apps. For example, Google Play Market often crashes due to accumulated cache, and games like PUBG Mobile or Genshin Impact - due to damaged save files.

Symptoms of the problem:

  • 🔄 The application crashes on startup (for example, VKontakte closes immediately after opening).
  • 📥 Errors when loading content (photos in Instagram do not load, videos in TikTok slow down).
  • 🛑 Message"The application has stopped" when trying to open settings.

How to clear the cache and data:

  1. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
  2. Select the problematic application (for example, YouTube).
  3. Click Storage → Clear cache.
  4. If that doesn’t help - select Clear data (⚠️ this will delete all settings and inputs!).

For system applications (for example, Google Play Services) the procedure is slightly different:

  1. Go in Settings → Applications → Show all applications (⋮).
  2. Find Google Play Services → Storage → Space management → Clear all data.
  3. Restart your phone.

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Clearing application data will reset all its settings (including logins and passwords). Before the procedure, make sure that you have access to accounts (for example, Google or VK).

5. Conflicts with Magisk, root access or custom firmware

If you you use root access, Magisk or custom firmware (for example, LineageOS), application crashes may be associated with:

  • 🔧 Incorrectly installed modules Magisk (for example, Riru or LSposed).
  • 🛡 Conflicts with SafetyNet (because of this, banking applications like SberBank Online).
  • 📦 Incompatibility of the custom kernel with the version MIUI.

How to diagnose:

  1. Check the status SafetyNet via the app Magisk (section Check SafetyNet).
  2. Open error logs via adb logcat (connection to a PC is required).
  3. Try to disable all modules Magisk and restart the phone.

Solutions:

  • 🔄 Update Magisk to the latest version (via Magisk → Settings → Update).
  • 🚫 Disable modules associated with modifying system processes (for example, Xposed).
  • 🔄 Install the module Universal SafetyNet Fix to pass the verification SafetyNet.

⚠️ Attention: Some banking applications (for example, Tinkoff or Alfa Click) can block access on devices with root access even after masking through MagiskHide. In this case, the only way out is refusal. from root access.

6. Processor overheating: why games and heavy applications crash

Many models Redmi (especially with processors Snapdragon 6xx or Helio Gxx) suffer from overheating under prolonged load. When the chipset temperature exceeds 60–65°C, the system begins throttling (forced decrease in performance), which leads to crashes of games or heavy applications. (for example Lightroom or AutoCAD).

How to check the temperature:

  • 🌡 Use applications CPU Monitor or AIDA64.
  • 📊 B AIDA64 go to the section Sensors and look at the value CPU Temperature.
  • 🔥 Critical values for Redmi:
    • 50–60°C —the norm for load.
    • 65°C+ — risk of throttling.
    • 70°C+ — forced shutdown.

How to reduce heating:

  • 🎮 For games: limit FPS through graphics settings (for example, in PUBG Mobile select Balanced mode).
  • 🔄 Close background applications before running heavy tasks.
  • 🧊 Use a cooling case or stand with a fan (relevant for Redmi Note 11 Pro+ s Snapdragon 695).
  • ⚙ Turn off Ultra-economical mode v Settings → Battery (it may increase heating due to non-optimal load distribution).

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If your Redmi gets very hot even when idle, check the condition of the thermal paste On models older than 2 years (for example, Redmi Note 9 Pro) it could dry out. In this case, a replacement at a service center will help.

7. Viruses, malware and fake applications

Despite the built-in protection MIUI (antivirus Xiaomi Security), some malicious apps can penetrate the system through:

  • 📱 APK files downloaded from unverified sources (for example, from sites like apkpure.com).
  • 🔗 Phishing links in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).
  • 📦 Fake applications in Google Play (for example, "readers" for VKontakte with viruses).

Signs of infection:

  • 🚨 Applications crash with an error"com.android.phone has stopped".
  • 📴 Unexpected advertising appears in the status bar.
  • 🔋 Battery drains quickly even in standby mode.

How to check and clean:

  1. Run scanning via Security → Antivirus.
  2. Check the list of installed applications for suspicious ones (Settings → Applications → Application management).
  3. Remove unfamiliar applications and clean cache Google Play Services.
  4. If the problem persists, reset the phone to factory settings (Settings → Advanced → Backup and reset → Factory reset).

⚠️ Attention: Some viruses disguise themselves as system applications (for example, com.android.system). If you are not sure, do not delete anything manually, but perform a full reset.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

❓ Why crashes Google Play Market on my Redmi Note 10 Pro?

This is a problem for MIUI 12–14, associated with a service conflict. Google. Solutions:

  1. Clear cache and data Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
  2. Update Google Play Services manually via APKMirror.
  3. Disable battery optimization for Play Market in the settings MIUI.
❓ The game Genshin Impact crashes after 10 minutes of play. What's the matter?

Most likely it works throttling due to overheating. For Redmi s Snapdragon 7xx:

  • Set the FPS limit to 30 in the game settings.
  • Disable background processes via Settings → Additional → For developers → Do not save actions.
  • Use a cooling pad.
❓ After updating to MIUI 14 widgets stopped working. What should I do?

This is a known bug in MIUI 14 for some models Redmi. Helps:

  1. Clearing application data com.miui.home (launcher).
  2. Rollback to MIUI 13 (if available).
  3. Installing an alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher).
❓ Is it possible to increase RAM by Redmi 9A?

Physically - no, but you can:

  • Activate RAM expansion (available on MIUI 12.5+): Settings → Advanced → Memory → RAM expansion.
  • Use SWAP file via Magisk (requires root access).
  • Close unused applications manually.

⚠️ Expanding RAM at the expense of the drive reduces its service life!

❓ Why WhatsApp crashes when sending photos?

Most often this is due to:

  • Lack of memory (clear the cache WhatsApp and Galleries).
  • Conflict with MIUI Optimization (disable in the settings for developers).
  • Damaged APK file (reinstall WhatsApp from the official website).