How to completely clear the history of queries on the Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

The search history of Xiaomi is not just a list of visited sites; it's a digital footprint that can reveal your interests, habits, and even sensitive information. In 2026, as data breaches become more frequent, managing that story becomes a useful skill. But how exactly to remove all traces of activity on devices with MIUI firmware? Spoiler: one click on Clear History in a browser is often not enough.

The problem is that Xiaomi integrates search functions at the system level: it is the built-in Mi Browser browser, and global search Quick Search, and even the history of commands to voice assistant Xiao AI. Each of these elements stores data separately, and for a complete cleanup you will need to go through all fronts. In this article, we will discuss 5 ways – from basic to advanced, including deleting the cache of system applications and resetting search preferences. And you will learn why even after cleaning, history can “return” and how to avoid it.

1. Clear history in Mi Browser and Google Chrome

To start with, the obvious is browsers. Xiaomi defaults on Mi Browser, but many users prefer Google Chrome. The history cleanup is different, and there are nuances in the Mi Browser that few people know about.

In Mi Browser, the algorithm is:

1. Open the browser and tap the icon three dots (menu) in the lower right corner.
2. Select History → Delete.
3. Check the boxes opposite Browsing History, Cookies and site data, Cache images.
4. Click Delete Data and confirm.

Important point: in Mi Browser, the story syncs with your Xiaomi account if you are logged in. To delete data from all devices, after cleaning on your phone, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Cloud → Sync and disable the Browser option.

Google Chrome is a simpler process, but there is a pitfall:

• 🔍 Open Chrome, tap three dots. → History.
• 🗑️ Click Clear Data and select a period (e.g., For All Time").
• ⚙️ Make sure that the “Browsing History”, “Cookies” and “Cached Images” items are included".
• 🔄 After cleaning, restart your phone – otherwise Chrome may recover some of the data from the cache.

⚠️ Note: If you use Incognito mode in Chrome, the history is not saved only for the current session. Closing all tabs in this mode does not delete the data from autocomplete forms or saved passwords!

2. Delete the history of global search MIUI (Quick Search)

Quick Search in MIUI is a separate story, remembering not only web queries, but also searches by settings, applications, and even files on the device, and you can clean it in two ways.

Method 1: Through Search Settings

• 📱 Swipe down the main screen to open the search bar.
• 🔍 Enter any request (e.g., "1"), then tap the watch icon (history) on the right.
• 🗑️ Click Clear History and Confirm.

Method 2: Through system settings (works on MIUI 14+):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Quick Search (or "Search" on Russian firmware).
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the deletion (this will reset all search settings).

Once cleaned, Quick Search can temporarily slow down, which is normal, because the system will re-index the data. If the search stops working at all, restart the phone.

3. Clearing the History of Voice Commands (Xiao AI)

Xiaomi's Xiao AI voice assistant records all your queries, from "set an alarm" to "find the nearest pharmacy." These data are stored both locally and in the cloud if sync is enabled, to delete them:

Local cleaning:

• 🎤 Press the button home or say, "Hey, Xiao." AI".
• 🔧 Slip on the icon of the gear (settings) in the upper right corner.
• 📜 Choose a History. → Delete everything.

Cloud Cleanup (if synchronization is enabled):

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Xiao AI.
2. Select Data Management → History of voice commands.
3. Click Delete all records and confirm.

Xiao AI can continue to show old commands in history even after cleaning, if the sync with the cloud is not disabled. To avoid this, after deleting the data, turn off the option "Sync Voice Data" in the account settings.

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi smart devices (such as light bulbs or robot vacuum cleaners) related to Xiao AI, Cleaning up the history of voice commands won't delete their activity data, so you have to go to the Mi Home app and manually clean the log of each device.

4. Reset search preferences and cache of system applications

Even after clearing the history, browsers and system services can "show" old queries through cache and preference files, to completely reset this data:

For Mi Browser and Chrome:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Find the right browser and select the Warehouse.
• 🧹 Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (Warning: This Will Delete All Save Passwords and Bookmarks!).

For system applications (Quick Search, Launcher):

After resetting the system applications cache, the phone can run slower for 10-15 minutes, which is normal, since MIUI rearranges the indexes. If the slowdown lasts longer, check the free space in memory (should be at least 10% of the total volume).

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If the story still appears after cleaning, try turning off the “Recommendation Personalization” feature in Xiaomi account settings. It uses your data to generate clues.

5. Complete reset of search settings (for advanced users)

If you want to remove all traces of search activity, including hidden files and settings, a deeper cleanup is needed, a method that is suitable for users who are willing to sacrifice some conveniences for privacy.

Step 1: Delete search database files

With a file manager (such as Mi File Manager with root or Solid Explorer) go the following way:

/data/data/com.miui.searchprovider/databases/


/data/data/com.android.quicksearchbox/databases/

Delete files with the.db extension (e.g. search.db or suggestions.db).

Step 2: Disabling System Synchronization

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Synchronization.
• 🚫 Disable the options: "Browser", "Search", "Voice data".
• 🔒 Enable Data Protection (if available) to block the collection of information.

Step 3: Use ADB to reset settings (without root)

Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell pm clear com.miui.searchprovider


adb shell pm clear com.android.quicksearchbox

This will completely reset your search settings, but will not affect user data.

⚠️ Warning: Deleting system files manually can cause malfunctions MIUI. Before performing these actions, create a backup through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

6 How to Prevent the Preservation of History in the Future

Clearing up history is good, but it's even better to prevent it from being kept, and here are a few ways to minimize surveillance:

Browser settings:

• 🌐 In Mi Browser or Chrome, turn off “Save browsing history” in your privacy settings.
• 🔒 Use Incognito mode by default (in Chrome, this can be done through settings) → "Open in Incognito mode").
• 🛡️ Install a browser with enhanced protection, such as Firefox Focus or Brave.

MIUI system settings:

• 📵 Turn off "Personalized Recommendations" in Settings → Confidentiality → Advertising.
• 🔍 In Quick Search settings, turn off "Save Search History".
• 🎤 For Xiao. AI Turn off "Synchronization of voice data" in the account settings.

Additional measures:

• 🔄 Clean the cache regularly through Settings → Warehouse → Cleaning (select "Deep Cleaning").
• 📱 Use privacy protection apps like App Ops (requires root) or Bouncer to manage permissions.
• 🔐 Install a tracker blocker, such as Blokada or NextDNS.

Remember, even with the history disabled, Xiaomi can collect anonymous data to improve services, and to completely stop this, you will have to abandon branded services (for example, use Google Assistant instead of Xiao AI).

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The most reliable way to prevent the preservation of history is a combination of disabling synchronization, using alternative browsers (for example, Firefox with enhanced protection), and regularly cleaning the cache through third-party utilities like SD Maid.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning up history on Xiaomi