How to clear history in Mi browser on Xiaomi smartphone

Modern Xiaomi smartphones have powerful surfing capabilities, and the standard Mi Browser is often the main tool for accessing web resources. However, active use leads to the accumulation of a large number of temporary files that can slow down the device. Regular data cleaning helps not only to free up space, but also to increase the level of privacy when using the gadget.

Many users don’t think about how much information about their movements is stored in the phone’s memory. Visit history is just the tip of the iceberg, under which cookies, image cache and form autocomplete data are stuck. Understanding the browser’s mechanisms allows you to effectively manage the digital trail and optimize system performance without installing third-party software.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available ways to clean up data in the Mi Browser, from quick actions through the main menu to deep configuration of system parameters. You will learn how to delete sample records so as not to lose important logins, and how to set up automatic deletion of data when you close the tab. Proper management of browser memory is the key to stable operation of your Xiaomi smartphone.

Manually clean up history through the main menu

The fastest and most affordable way to remove a list of visited sites is directly in the application interface, which requires you to launch Mi Browser and go to the start page or click on the menu icon at the bottom of the screen, usually marked with three horizontal bars or a profile icon, depending on the version of the MIUI or HyperOS firmware.

Once you open the menu, find the item that's labeled "History" or the corresponding watch icon, and in the list that opens, you'll see a timeline of your actions, and you can delete a particular record with your finger, or you can clear all the data at once by selecting the appropriate button in the corner of the screen, which is safe for other apps on the phone to work.

⚠️ Note: Deleting all history through the main menu often does not affect cache and cookies, leaving temporary data on the device.

If your goal is to free up space as much as possible, simply removing a list of links may not be enough. The browser stores copies of images and scripts for fast page loading, and these files take up a significant amount of internal memory.

This means that you will not have to re-enter your passwords on social networks or email services unless you have chosen the option to delete cookies.

Complete deletion of data through browser settings

For deep cleaning, go to the extended settings menu of the app itself. Click on three dots or menu bars, then select Settings. This section focuses on all of the Mi Browser's privacy and performance management tools. Find the privacy and security subsection or go straight to Clear Data.

Here you will see a list of data categories that are available for deletion, you can select the items you want to delete. Usually, the following options are available: browsing history, cache, cookies, autocomplete data and saved passwords. Be careful when choosing, as deleting passwords will require re-entering them on sites.

Once you have selected the categories, the system will request confirmation of the action, click on the "Clean" or "Delete Data" button. The process can take from a few seconds to a minute, depending on the amount of garbage accumulated. Once you have completed the operation, you will see a notification of successful vacation of the space, and the browser will return to a state close to the factory.

Using built-in cleaning tools is preferable to third-party software-cliner apps, which often overload the system with advertising. Optimizing through native settings ensures that the files that are not necessary for the web engine to work correctly are deleted, which is especially true for Xiaomi’s budget models with limited RAM.

Setting up Incognito mode for privacy

Incognito mode is a feature that allows you to save web pages without saving history, cookies and form data. In Mi Browser, this mode is activated through the menu of creating a new tab. When you work in this mode, the browser does not store traces of your activity on the device, which is an excellent preventive method of protecting privacy.

But you have to understand the limitations of this mode, because it doesn't make you invisible to your ISP or your employer if you're using a corporate network. IP-However, for local cleaning of traces on the smartphone Xiaomi is the perfect tool that does not require subsequent manipulations with cleaning.

• 🔒 Absence of saved history in the general list.
• 🍪 Automatic deletion of cookies after closing the tab.
• 📝 Form data and search queries are not stored in memory.
• 🚫 Browser extensions (if any) are often disabled in this mode.

To turn on the mode, click on the mask icon or the switch in the tab menu. You will notice that the interface will change, often becoming darker, which visually signals that protection is on. All tabs opened in this mode will be isolated from normal sessions and disappear immediately after closing the browser window.

⚠️ Note: Incognito mode does not protect against viruses and does not hide your IP-address from visited sites and provider.

Using private mode is especially important when using someone else’s device or if you need to quickly check information that you do not want to leave on the system, which saves time, since after the session is over, you do not need to manually start the data cleanup procedure.

Managing cache and cookie files

Cache and cookies are the two types of data that most often cause questions from users: cache contains temporary files (pictures, scripts) that speed up the loading of frequently visited pages. Cookies are small text files that store information about sessions, preferences and authorization on sites.

Clearing the cache is safe and even useful if pages load incorrectly or display outdated information. Deleting cookies will lead to de-logging on all sites where you have been logged in. In Mi Browser, these options are separated, allowing you to flexibly manage the state of the browser without losing usability.

To manage this data, go to Settings → Privacy → Clear the data. Here you will see the amount of space occupied for each category. Regularly cleaning the cache can free up several hundred megabytes, which is essential for devices with filled memory.

Automatic cleaning on exit

Mi Browser offers an automatic data clearing feature when you close the application, which eliminates the need to manually delete your history every time, and to activate this option, you need to go to the privacy settings and find a "Clear Data on Out" or similar switch.

When this function is enabled, the browser will automatically erase the data categories you have selected (history, cache, cookies) each time you completely close the application, rather than just fold it, creating a “one-time” effect, ensuring a high level of security.

Setting up automatic cleaning is especially useful for users who worry about their activity but forget about manual cleaning, but keep in mind that the constant cleaning of cookies can make the use of some services less convenient, requiring constant re-authorization.

• 🚀 Automation of the process of maintaining the cleanliness of the system.
• 🛡️ Guaranteeing no traces of activity after the session.
• ⚙️ Flexible configuration of deleted data categories.

The implementation of this function depends on the version of the MIUI shell. In new versions of HyperOS, the algorithms for working with background processes may differ, so it is recommended to periodically check whether the automatic cleaning is working correctly, opening the history after closing the browser.

Cleaning data through Android system settings

If the browser is not working properly, freezes or does not open pages, you may need to completely clean the data through the Android system menu.This method is more radical and resets the browser to a factory state. To do this, go to the phone settings → Apps → All applications.

Search the Mi Browser list and click on it. In the app management menu that opens, select Memory or Storage. There will be two main buttons available: Clear cache and Clear all data (or Reset).

⚠️ Note: Using the "Clear All Data" function through the system menu will delete bookmarks, passwords and browser settings without the possibility of recovery.

Using system cleaning is effective in troubleshooting. If the browser behaves strangely after the Xiaomi system update, a complete data reset often solves the problem, and then the application will run as first installed.

This method is also useful if the browser interface is damaged and you can’t get to the internal cleaning settings.The system layer of application management takes precedence over the browser’s internal settings.

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Before you completely reset your data through your system settings, make sure your bookmarks are synced with your Mi Account or Google Account so you don’t lose important links.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Regularly cleaning the cache and history is not only a matter of privacy, but also an effective way to extend the life of the battery and memory of the smartphone, preventing the accumulation of digital garbage.