How to completely clean the history of the browser on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Why it’s important to regularly clean up your browser history on Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones are heavily surfing browsers, but over time they accumulate gigabytes of unnecessary data. Visit history, cache, cookies and auto-complete forms not only take up precious memory, but can also pose a privacy threat. If you’ve ever passed a phone to friends or connected to public Wi-Fi, your logins, passwords and search habits may have stayed on the system.

In addition, overloaded cache often causes browser brakes, long loading pages and even accidental drop-outs of applications, especially for low-end models of Redmi or POCO with limited RAM, and regular cleaning of history is not only a matter of security, but also a way to return the device to performance.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible methods, from standard cleaning through browser settings to hidden MIUI features that few people know about, and how to automate the process so you don’t waste time on manual cleaning.

What data is stored in the history of the Xiaomi browser

Before you start cleaning, it is important to understand what data is stored in your Xiaomi browser, which will help you to consciously choose what to delete and what can be left for convenience.

• 📌 Visit history — a list of all the sites you've opened, with a time and date, and it's stored until you manually clean it.
• 🗃️ Cache (temporary files) – copies of images, scripts and styles of sites for quick loading when you revisit.
• 🍪 Cookies – small files with data about your activities on the sites (for example, saved shopping carts in online stores or language settings).
• 🔑 Saved passwords and forms – logins, passwords, addresses and other information that the browser offers to remember when autocomplete.
• 📍 Geolocation Data – information about your location that sites request to show relevant content.

For example, if you frequently log into AliExpress or Wildberries, the cache can take up to 500-700 MB in just a month of active use, and cookies from social networks (Vkontakte, Instagram) allow trackers to collect data about your preferences even after you close your browser.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting cookies will result in logging out of accounts on all websites.

Method 1: Clear history through browser settings (Mi Browser)

The Mi Browser browser is the most popular choice among Xiaomi owners, pre-installed on all devices with MIUI and has a user-friendly interface for managing data.

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap the icon «⋮» (three points) in upper right corner.
2. Select the Settings item → Confidentiality and security.
3. Click Clear browser data.
4. Check the necessary items (for example, “History”, “Cash”, “Cookies and site data”).
5. Slip Clean and confirm the action.

If you need to delete data for a specific period, select Time Range from the same menu and specify, for example, the Last 7 days or For All Time.

Delete the history of visits

Clear cache and temporary files

Delete cookies and website data

Remove saved passwords (if not used)

Disable autofill forms-->

For Xiaomi 12/13/14 series models with MIUI 14+, the Incognito function is available – it does not automatically save history and cookies. To enable it, go to Settings → Incognito Mode and activate the switch.

Method 2: Clean up Google Chrome on Xiaomi

Google Chrome is the second most popular browser on Xiaomi devices, and its cleaning is slightly different from Mi Browser, but no less simple.

1. Open Chrome and tap your avatar (profile icon) in the upper right corner.
2. Choose a History. → Clear the data....
3. The Main tab allows you to delete history, cookies and cache. For complete cleaning, go to the tab Additional.
4. Specify the time range (recommended All-Time) and click Delete Data.

If you are syncing with a Google account, the history will be deleted from all devices where you are logged in under that profile. To avoid this, temporarily disable sync in your Chrome settings (Settings → Sync and Google Services).

⚠️ Attention: Chrome on Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14 There may be a bug that doesn't completely clear the cache, in which case try restarting the phone after cleaning or use the method. 4 (through system settings).

Method 3: Automatic cleaning with MIUI Security

The proprietary MIUI Security app offers a handy tool for automatic garbage cleanup, including browser data, which is especially useful if you forget to do it manually.

How to set up:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to the Cleanup tab (or Accelerate in new versions).
3. Select Deep Clean Up → Select Browser Garbage.
4. Tick the desired browsers (Mi Browser, Chrome, etc.) and click Clear.
5. For automatic cleaning, enable the Auto Clean option in the application settings.

MIUI 14 has a Smart Clean feature that analyzes your habits and removes browser cache in the background without affecting performance. To activate it, go to Security → Settings → Smart Cleanup and turn on the slider.

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If the browser is still slowing after cleaning, try turning off tabs in the background. To do this, go to Settings → System → Traffic Savings in Chrome and activate the Data Saving option.

Method 4: Complete cleaning through phone settings

If browsers do not respond to standard methods or you want to delete all data without exception, you can use the system settings of Xiaomi, which will work even if the browser is blocked or not opened.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the browser you want (such as Chrome or Mi Browser) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. This will delete all history, cache, cookies and browser settings.

For the POCO F5, Xiaomi 13T and others with MIUI 14, the option Clear cache separately from data is available, which is useful if you do not want to lose bookmarks or saved passwords.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the data through your phone settings will reset all personal browser settings, including bookmarks and synchronized data. If you use a Google Account, pre-export bookmarks to the file.

Method 5: Use of third-party applications (CCleaner, Files by Google)

If standard methods don't help or you want a deep cleaning, you can use third-party utilities.

• 🧹 CCleaner – deletes cache, history and unnecessary files, including residual browser data.
• 📁 Files by Google – Built-in Cleanup Tool Finds and Removes Garbage, Including Browser Data.
• 🛡️ SD Maid – an advanced utility for cleaning system debris (requires root rights for full functionality).

Example of cleaning through Files by Google:

1. Install the app from the Play Market and open it.
2. Go to the Cleanup tab.
3. Select Browser Garbage and mark the desired files.
4. Click Clear XXMB and confirm.

For CCleaner, the algorithm is similar, but with additional options, such as cleaning. DNS-However, be careful: aggressive cleaning can delete data from other applications.

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The side of the utility is convenient for comprehensive cleaning, but does not replace manual setting of the browser. For example, they will not be able to delete saved passwords or disable tracking cookies.

Additional Safety and Productivity Tips

Clearing up the history is only part of the concern for privacy and browser speed, and here are some advanced tips for Xiaomi owners:

• 🔒 Turn off tracking: In Chrome, go to Settings → Confidentiality → Do not track requests and activate the option. In Mi Browser, a similar feature is called Tracking Protection.
• 🚀 Use lightweight versions of sites: In Chrome, enable Traffic Savings (Settings) → Save traffic to speed up page loading.
• 🌐 Set up. DNS: Change. DNS-server on 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google) for greater speed and security. → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Settings DNS.
• 🔄 Update browsers: Outdated versions may contain vulnerabilities. Check for updates in the Play Market or through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Xiaomi models with MIUI 14 have a “Private Mode” feature in the Mi Browser, which blocks screenshots and screen recording while surfing. It is activated through Settings → Private Mode.

If you use public Wi-Fi frequently, consider installing it. VPN-Applications (e.g. ProtonVPN or Windscribe) will protect your data from interception on unsecured networks.

FAQ: Frequent questions about cleaning up history on Xiaomi