How to completely clear the history of the browser on the Xiaomi phone: instructions for all models

Xiaomi’s browser history is not just a list of visited sites; it stores login data, image cache, cookies that can take up gigabytes of memory, slow down your device, and even pose a privacy risk. If you notice that your phone is slowing down and your browser is opening pages longer than usual, the problem is often that it’s the data that has accumulated.

In this article, we will discuss all the ways to clean up the history – from standard removal through settings to deep cleaning with the help of hidden MIUI functions. The instructions are relevant for all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models (including Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+, POCO F6), as well as for different versions of the firmware: MIUI 14 and later.

Why You Should Clean Your Browser History on Xiaomi Regularly

Many users ignore the cache cleaning until they encounter problems, and in vain: even 1-2 months of active use of the browser can lead to the following consequences:

• 📉 Slowing down the browser – pages load longer, videos “hang”, and tabs spontaneously close.
• 🔋 Increased battery consumption – background browser processes spend up to 15% of the charge per day (according to Xiaomi tests on the data of the browser). MIUI 15).
• 📱 Busy memory – Chrome alone can weigh up to 1-2 GB, and Mi Browser – up to 500 MB.
• 🔒 Security risks – saved passwords, bank card details and search history can be stolen when data is leaked.

In addition, some sites (such as online banks or government services) require a complete clearing of cookies before logging in. If you forget your password or can not log in to your account, the first thing to do is delete your browser data.

⚠️ Warning: Clearing history removes all saved passwords in the browser (unless synced with your Google or Mi Account is used!

Method 1: Standard cleaning through browser settings

The easiest way is to use built-in browser tools, and let's look at the three most popular apps for Xiaomi.

1.1. Clean up in Mi Browser (built-in browser)

The built-in Mi Browser browser is preinstalled on all Xiaomi phones and integrated into MIUI. To clear up the history:

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap the icon «⋮» (three points) in lower right corner.
2. Select Settings → Privacy → Clear the data.
3. Check the boxes: 🗑️ Viewing history 🧹 Cash. 🍪 Cookies and website data

Clean up

Mi Browser also has a Smart Cleanup feature (Settings) → Cleanup, which automatically deletes unnecessary data when you close your browser, and we recommend you turn it on if you often visit different sites.

Viewing history|Image and file cache|Cookies|Autofill data|Saved passwords (if not needed)-->

1.2 Cleaning up in Google Chrome

Google Chrome is the most popular browser on Android, but its cleaning settings are hidden deeper than in the Mi Browser.

1. Open Chrome and tap the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Go to History. → Clear the data.
3. Select the time range (recommended "All the time" for complete cleaning).
4. Mark it: 📜 Viewing history 🖼️ Images and other files stored in the cache 🔐 Cookies and website data

Clear the data

Chrome has a hidden Sync feature that saves a history in your Google account. If you want to delete data from all devices, go to Settings → Sync and Google Services → Data Management.

1.3. Cleaning in other browsers (Firefox, Opera, Yandex)

Most third-party browsers have a similar cleaning algorithm, like Firefox:

1. Put three points on it. → Settings.
2. Select Deletion of Personal Data.
3. Mark the necessary points and click Delete data.

In Opera and Yandex Browser, the path is similar: Settings → Privacy → Clear data.

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If your browser is still slow after cleaning, try disabling extensions (in Chrome: Settings → Extensions).

Method 2: Deep Cleaning through MIUI settings

If the browser has forgotten some data or you want to remove all traces (including the system cache), use the built-in MIUI tools. This method is suitable for all browsers, including those that do not have a cleanup function.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the browser you want (such as Chrome or Mi Browser) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. Confirm the action (this will remove all browser settings, including bookmarks!).

For maximum cleaning, we also recommend:

• 🔄 Restart the phone after cleaning (hold the power button) → Reboot).
• 🗑️ Run the built-in Cleanup utility (Settings) → Cleaning) to remove residual files.

⚠️ Warning: Clearing the application data (not the cache!) will reset the browser to factory settings. All bookmarks, history and saved passwords will be lost without the ability to restore.

Method 3: Automatic cleaning with Safe Mode

If the browser behaves suspiciously (opens ads, redirects to strange sites), it may be infected with a virus, in which case Safe Mode, a safe boot mode where only system applications work, will help.

How to start:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold the power button until the Xiaomi logo appears.
3. Once the logo disappears, hold the volume button until the phone boots into Safe Mode (there will be a sign at the bottom of the screen).
4. Go to Settings → Applications, find the browser and clear its data.
5. Restart your phone in normal mode.

In Safe Mode, viruses and malicious extensions don’t work, so cleaning will be more effective. After the procedure, check the phone with an antivirus (for example, Mi Security or Dr.Web).

Method 4: Using a file manager for manual cleaning

For power users, there is a method of manually cleaning through the file system, which will help to remove data that is not cleared in standard ways (for example, web browsing cache or mini-program data).

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with access to root folders (such as Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/data/com.android.chrome/app_webview/ (Chrome) /data/data/com.mi.globalbrowser/app_database/ (for Mi Browser)
3. Delete all files in these folders (root rights are required if the folder is protected).
4. Reboot the phone.

Without root rights, this method won’t work, but you can try to clear the cache through Settings → Storage → Internal Memory → Cached data (this will remove the cache of all applications, not just the browser).

⚠️ Attention: Deleting files manually can cause your browser to work unstable.If after cleaning the application starts to crash, reinstall it via Google Play.

Method 5: Reset browser settings to factory

If none of the methods worked, the last resort is a complete reset of the browser, which will delete all settings, including synchronized data (unless you have a Google or Mi Account attached).

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Chrome → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
3. Return to Chrome Settings and select Settings Reset (at the bottom).

For Mi Browser:

1. Go to the Settings → Applications → Mi Browser.
2. Click Delete Data (this is the equivalent of a full reset).

Once reset, the browser will look like new.

• 🔑 Re-enter all accounts.
• 📑 Restore the bookmarks (if they are not synchronized).
• ⚙️ Set up the homepage and privacy settings.

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Before resetting your browser, make sure to check if it is linked to a Google or Mi Account. If so, the data will be restored automatically after re-entry.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Xiaomi users face problems after clearing their history, and consider the most common mistakes and their solutions.

Error 1: Browser does not open sites after cleaning

If after deleting the data, the browser stopped loading pages, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🌐 Network settings are reset – check your Wi-Fi or mobile internet connection.
• 🔒 Lockdown DNS — try to change DNS 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) in Wi-Fi settings.
• 🛠️ Damaged browser files – reinstall the application.

Mistake 2: History is not cleared (data remains)

If the story is still displayed after cleaning, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes data is deleted only after a reboot.
• 🗑️ Use another method (e.g. cleaning through the MIUI, Not browser settings).
• 📱 Check sync – if your history is saved to your Google account, it will be automatically restored.

Error 3: After cleaning, the bookmarks were lost

If you have not made a backup copy, you can restore the bookmarks:

• 🔍 Through Google Account History (myactivity.google.com).
• 📥 Backup copy. MIUI (Settings → The phone. → Backup and reset).
• 💾 Using third-party utilities (such as DroidKit), but this requires root rights.

On Xiaomi phones with MIUI 14 and later, Mi Browser bookmarks are automatically synced with Mi Account if the option is enabled in the browser settings (Settings → Sync).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions