A modern smartphone like the Xiaomi Redmi 9 becomes a store of vast amounts of personal information, and the Yandex browser plays a key role here: Every day you visit dozens of sites, type in search queries, save passwords and allow access to geolocation. Over time, this digital footprint accumulates, taking up precious space in the device’s memory and potentially jeopardizing your privacy.
Users often wonder how to effectively clean up this dataset without disrupting the application itself. Redmi 9 owners running on the MIUI shell may encounter some features that distinguish their device from pure Android. Properly cleaning up history is not just about deleting a list of sites, it is a comprehensive procedure to optimize the system.
In this article, we will take a look at all the cleaning methods available, from standard deletion of the visit list to deep cache cleaning and cookies. We will look at the built-in browser tools, Xiaomi system settings and even automated ways to maintain cleanliness. Deep cleaning will help free up space and speed up the operation of the device.
Standard cleaning through the browser menu
The most obvious and frequently used way is to take advantage of the app's built-in functionality. Open Yandex Browser on your Redmi 9 and look at the bottom control panel. There's a menu button, represented as three horizontal bars or dots, depending on the version of the interface, clicking on it opens up access to the basic functions.
In the list that opens, you need to find the History section, which is usually marked with the corresponding clock icon. After you go to this section, you will see a complete list of all previously visited pages, sorted by date. For selective removal, you just need to pin your finger on a particular entry for a few seconds, after which you will be able to delete only this item.
But if you want to be completely private, you'd better use the mass-cleaning feature, and at the top of the story screen is a button that shows a broomstick or a basket, and if you click on it, you'll be taken to the period selection menu, and you can choose to delete data for the last hour, today, yesterday, or for your entire browser use.
⚠️ Note: When selecting the All-Time option, all records of visited sites will be permanently deleted. It will not be possible to restore this list by standard means, so make sure that there are no important work or educational materials among the deleted links.
Once the time period is selected, the system will prompt the confirmation of the action. On Xiaomi devices, additional confirmation through a fingerprint or a pattern lock is often required if the security system has the appropriate restrictions, which is an additional protection against accidental deletion of important data.
It is important to note that standard menu cleaning does not always delete saved passwords or form autocomplete data unless you tick the appropriate boxes in the advanced settings. For good device hygiene, it is recommended to choose the option “Clean All” or manually mark the items “Cookies” and “Saved Passwords”.
Using Incognito mode to prevent accumulation
A preventive measure that allows you not to think about deleting your history in the future is using Incognito mode. In this mode, the Yandex browser on Xiaomi Redmi 9 does not store your visit history, entered data in forms, passwords and cookies after closing tabs. This is ideal for visiting sites that you do not want to leave in the list of visited.
To activate this mode, open the browser menu and select the appropriate item, often indicated by the hat or mask icon. A new tab with a dark interface will open, signaling that you are in protected mode. All actions within this tab will not be recorded in the main history log.
- 🕵️♂️ The mode hides your visit history from other users who have access to your phone.
- 🔒 Cookies and site data are deleted automatically after closing the Incognito tab.
- 📉 Temporary files are reduced because the browser does not cache images and scripts for long-term storage.
It is worth noting that Incognito mode does not make you completely invisible on the network. Your ISP, Wi-Fi network administrator and the sites visited can still see your website. IP-However, for local protection on a Redmi 9 device, it is the most effective tool for local protection.
There's also the Incognito Password feature available in Yandex's security settings, which allows you to open private tabs only after you enter additional code or biometrically verify, which adds another layer of protection if someone takes your unlocked phone.
How is Incognito different from the usual regime?
Deep cleaning through application settings
For a more thorough cleaning, going beyond a simple browsing history, you need to look at the deep settings of the app itself. On Xiaomi Redmi 9, the path to these may be slightly different from standard Android. Go to the Settings section inside the browser, scroll down to the Privacy or Security item.
This is the Clear Data section. Unlike the quick menu, this tool allows you to customize in detail what exactly will be deleted. You can selectively clear cache, cookies, saved passwords, autocomplete data and DRM licenses. This is especially useful if the browser has started to work incorrectly or sites are displayed incorrectly.
☑️ Checklist of deep cleaning
Cache cleaning is a temporary file that speeds up page loading, but can take hundreds of megabytes over time. On budget devices like Redmi 9, freeing up that space can dramatically improve overall system performance.
Once you have selected the parameters, the system will show you an approximate amount of data that will be deleted, which helps you estimate the scale of the operation, press the confirmation button, and the process will take only a few seconds, and the browser can reboot, which is normal behavior after deep cleaning.
If you plan to sell the phone or transfer it to another person, it is also recommended to use the resetting function of the browser to factory.This will return Yandex to the state in which it was immediately after installing from the app store.
Cleaning through MIUI system settings
The MIUI shell installed on Xiaomi Redmi 9 provides its own powerful tools for managing memory and application data. Sometimes it is easier to manage cleaning through them, especially if the browser is frozen and does not open.
In the settings menu, look for the Apps section, then select All Apps. In the list, look for Yandex (or Yandex). Inside the app card, you are interested in Memory or Storage. Here you will see two main buttons: Clear and Reset (or Clear Everything).
| Action. | What's removed | Impact on data |
|---|---|---|
| Clear the cache | Temporary files, thumbnails | Secure, passwords and history are saved |
| Clear it all up. | Cash, cookies, history, logins | Full reset, login to accounts will need to be re-reset |
| Stop it. | Forced closure of the process | Does not delete data, but resets current tabs |
| Cash. | Temporary files | Safe. |
| Data data | All information in the annex | Total reset |
The Clear button (often with a broom icon) only removes the cache, which is safe and useful to speed up the work. The Clear Everything button (or Reset) deletes absolutely all data, including your history, saved passwords and sync settings. Use the second option only if you are confident in your actions.
The advantage of the system method on MIUI is that it works even in the event of a browser failure.If Yandex does not start due to overcrowded memory or an error in the logs, system data cleaning is the only way to bring it back to life without reinstallation.
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Before using the Clean Everything feature in your system settings, make sure your passwords and bookmarks are synced with your Yandex account, otherwise you could lose important information forever.
History management through Yandex account
If you use a browser with sync enabled, your history is not only saved on Redmi 9, but also in the Yandex cloud, which means that deleting your phone history may not clear it on other devices that have logged in to the same account.
Go to ya.ru or go to your account settings through the main browser menu. Find the History or My Finds section (depending on the version of the interface) and display all activity related to your account, including search queries and clicks on sites.
Deleting records in the cloud is instantaneous and synced across devices, and it's an important aspect of digital hygiene, and even if you sell your phone and delete the data from it, the story can remain available in the cloud if you don't clean it separately.
- 🌐 Delete in the cloud removes history from all synchronized devices (tablets, PCs).
- ⏳ You can set up automatic history deletion after a certain time (3 months, 1 year).
- 🔍 You can also delete the individual search queries you entered in the search bar.
You can also turn off the search and visit history in your account settings completely, in which case Yandex will stop generating personalized recommendations and improving your search based on your past actions, but your privacy will be significantly higher.
Automation and privacy settings
Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners don’t have to manually clean up every time. Yandex has an automatic log-out cleaning feature that activates, and you can be sure that after you close all tabs, your online presence will be removed.
To set up, go to Settings → Privacy → Clear When Out. Here you can choose which data to delete automatically: history, cookies, cache or open tabs, which creates an Incognito mode effect, but for the normal browser mode.
In addition, MIUI has a built-in Security app that scans the device for junk files, including browser cache, and regularly using this tool helps keep the system clean without diving deep into the settings of each application.
⚠️ Attention: Automatically clearing cookies when you exit means you will have to re-enter passwords on the sites each time you start your browser. Balance between convenience and security by choosing the necessary settings.
Also worth considering is the use of tracking protection: In Yandex settings, enable tracking and advertising blocking, which not only speeds up the loading of pages on Redmi 9, but also reduces the amount of data collected about you by third-party sites, reducing the amount of digital debris created.
By combining manual cleaning, automatic settings and privacy modes, you create a reliable environment for browsing the Internet. Regular browser maintenance is a habit that prolongs the life of the device and protects your personal information from prying eyes.
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Regularly clearing your cache and history not only protects your privacy, but also significantly speeds up your browser on mid-range smartphones like Redmi 9.