How to cancel the memory of the choice on Xiaomi: a complete guide to reset authorization

Modern Xiaomi smartphones, which are based on the shells MIUI or the new HyperOS, seek to simplify the user’s life by automatically saving passwords, unlock patterns and login data. However, in some situations this feature becomes not an assistant, but a source of problems, especially if the device is used by several people or you want to protect personal data from prying eyes. Users often wonder how Xiaomi unlearn the memory of choices so that the system stops automatically logging into accounts or offering previously stored data.

The problem can lie in different layers of the Android operating system, from the built-in password manager of Google to the specific security settings of the manufacturer itself. Sometimes the application simply gets stuck in the automatic authorization cycle, ignoring the desire of the owner to leave the profile. Other times it is a feature called Remember Me, which was activated randomly the previous login. Understanding where this "choice" is stored is key to solving the problem.

In this article, we will go into all possible scenarios, from cleaning the cache of specific applications to deep customizing system security services, learn how to force the system to request credentials at each start and how to completely remove traces of previous sessions. We will look at both software methods and biometrics settings, which often duplicate password entry.

Manage Autocomplete and Stored Google Passwords

The most common reason Xiaomi remembers user choice is because of Google’s Autocomplete system, which is integrated deep into the operating system and is activated by default on most devices, stores logins and passwords, offering them the next time you log in to an app or site, and to cancel that choice and stop receiving input offers, you need to change the settings of the service itself.

To start, you should go to the basic smartphone settings. Find the Passwords and Security section or Google depending on the shell version. Inside the menu, find Autocomplete and select Autocomplete from Google. Here you will see a switch that activates or deactivates the function. Once disabled, the system will stop offering stored data, but the existing records will not go anywhere.

To clear the history, you need to go into password management, which can be done through your security settings or directly through your Google account. From the password list, find the app or site you want, click on it, and select the deletion option. It's important to understand that deleting a password from Google's repository does not change the password itself in the service, but only removes its local copy for autocomplete.

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Before you massively delete passwords from Google’s storage, make sure you remember them or write them down in a secure location, otherwise access to your accounts may be lost.

There is also the option of selectively disabling autocomplete for specific applications. The autocomplete settings menu has a list of applications for which the function is active. By removing the tick from the desired software, you will force the system to ignore the data entry requests in this particular program, leaving the rest of the settings unchanged.

MIUI and HyperOS security settings: Face ID and fingerprint

Xiaomi smartphone owners often use biometrics to log in to apps, creating the illusion of “remembering choices.” If a phone unlocks on the face or fingerprint immediately when launching a banking app or messenger, it can annoy those who want to enter a PIN manually every time, in the shells of MIUI and HyperOS, a separate mechanism for protecting applications is responsible for this.

To cancel this automatic login, you need to go to the Application Protection menu. This section is usually located on the Settings path → Passwords and Security → Application Protection. This shows a list of restricted programs. If there is an app icon in front of the app, it has a separate password or biometrics set up for it.

Go to the settings of a particular application within this menu, and you'll find the option of Unlock by fingerprint or Unlock by face, and if you turn off this switch, you'll force the system to request an application protection password (other than the screen unlock password) at each start, which is an effective way to unseamless login.

⚠️ Warning: Disabling biometrics to protect applications will require entering a special password protection (not to be confused with the password from the screen), which you set when you first set up this feature.

It is also worth checking the settings of the unlock method itself. → Biometrics can be used to remove stored fingerprints or facial data, but it's a radical step that will affect unlocking the smartphone itself and all other features that use biometrics.

Clearing data and cache specific applications

Many applications, such as social networks, marketplaces or email clients, have their own internal session saving logic: they can ignore the autocomplete system settings and store the authorization token in their local storage, in which case, in order for Xiaomi to cancel the memory of the selection and log out of the account, you will need to clean the application data.

The procedure is done through the Application Manager. Go to Settings → Applications → All applications. Find the desired program (for example, Instagram, Wildberries or Yandex) in the list. Click on it to open the management page. You will need to select Memory or immediately see the clean buttons at the bottom of the screen.

There are two options here: Clear the cache, which is a secure operation that deletes temporary files but may not affect the authorization data, and the second, more radical option is Clear Everything (or Reset), which commands the application to be fully "as after installation" by removing all logins, settings, and stored data.

After clearing all the data the next time you run, the app will greet you with a login screen as if you had just installed it, a guaranteed way to reset any "remembered" session that cannot be turned off inside the app itself.

Work with Google Smart Lock and Trusted Devices

The Smart Lock feature in Google’s ecosystem allows you to keep your device unlocked in certain conditions: when you’re at home, when your phone is in your pocket, or when a trusted gadget (watch, headphones, car) is connected. If your Xiaomi stopped asking for a password in certain situations, it could be because of these settings.

To check and undo these settings, go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Advanced Settings (the path may vary slightly between versions of MIUI).Look for Smart Lock or Screen Lock. The system will ask you to enter your current password or pin to verify your identity.

Inside the Smart Lock menu, you will see several categories:

• 🏠 Safe places: This can be the coordinates of your home or work where your phone is not locked.
• 📱 Trusted devices: a list of gadgets, when connected to which (by Bluetooth) the phone remains open.
• 👕 In the pocket/on the body: using sensors to detect the wear of the device.

To cancel the memory of "safe state" is enough to remove the places from the list or disable trusted devices, and then the phone will be locked in the standard way, regardless of where you are or what is connected to the smartphone.

Resetting access settings in the browser

If the problem with remembering choices is websites, the browser is most often the culprit. The built-in Mi Browser or Google Chrome installed have their own password managers and form saving settings. Even if system autocomplete is disabled, the browser can continue to substitute data.

In Google Chrome on Xiaomi, you have to click on three dots in the top right corner, select Settings, then go to the Password Manager section. Here you can see a list of all the sites where data is stored. By clicking on a particular site, you can delete the saved login and password. There is also a Save Passwords switch in the settings, which should be translated to "Switched off".

For the built-in Mi Browser, the path is different: Open the menu (three bars), select Settings, then Privacy and Security. Find Save Passwords. It's the same principle: selective deletion or complete clearing. It's critical to also clear cookies, as they store information about the active session on the site.

Incognito mode is the best solution for temporary use of someone else's or shared device. In this mode, the browser does not save history, cookies and passwords after closing the tab. If you need to cancel remembering a choice once, just open the site in incognito mode.

Radical measures: full reset and accounts

In situations where none of the software methods works, or when the user has forgotten which option was activated, the last measure remains: If the phrase "cancel remember choice" means a complete exit from the Google or Mi Account account with the deletion of all synchronized data, then this is solved by deleting the account from the system.

To do this, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync. Select your account (Google or Mi) and click Delete Account. After that, the phone will stop syncing data, and all applications associated with this account will require re-authorization. This action does not delete the account forever, it only untethers from this particular device.

The hardest way is to reset the phone completely, and it will bring the phone back to factory status by removing all data, photos, contacts and settings, and you should only use this method if the device is transferred to another owner or if there is a critical failure in the system that interferes with normal operation.

⚠️ Note: Before performing a full reset (Wipe Data), be sure to back up important data to the cloud or computer, otherwise it will be impossible to restore the information.

Once reset, the phone will meet you with a screen of initial settings, where you will have to re-select the language, connect Wi-Fi and log in to accounts, and this will ensure that the device erases the memory of any previous user choices.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Full control over authorization on Xiaomi is achieved by a combination of disabling system autocomplete, setting up application protection and periodically cleaning the browser cache.