Owners of Xiaomi smartphones, actively using Yandex Browser, often face the need to return to a previously visited site or find a saved link. The interface of mobile applications has its own navigation features that differ from desktop versions, which can cause difficulties for beginners. Search for history of visits is a basic feature necessary for comfortable surfing on the network.
On Xiaomi devices running MIUI or HyperOS shells, browser data is accessed through the standard application menu. Visit history in Yandex Browser on Android is stored in the local device database until manual cleaning or expiration of storage period, which allows the user to quickly restore the context of work even after rebooting the smartphone.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the algorithms for searching, sorting, and managing the list of visited pages, not only about standard access methods, but also about the hidden synchronization capabilities that can save the situation if data was accidentally deleted from the phone.
Standard path to the log of visits through the menu
The fastest way to open a journal is to use the app's main menu. On Xiaomi smartphones, the Yandex Browser interface is usually adapted to one-handed control. At the bottom of the screen, there's a navigation bar where the basic options call button is located.
Click on the three-horizon icon, which is most often in the lower right or left corner (location depends on the interface version and the theme settings), and a drop-down menu will open, where you can find an icon that resembles a clock with arrows among the weather, news and Zen widgets, which is the entrance to the history of visits.
Once you click on the icon, you'll see a complete list of sites, sorted by date and time of visit, and not only the links, but also the thumbnails of pages, if any, and the time you were on the site.
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If you use history frequently, pin the recent tabs widget to Xiaomi’s home screen for instant access without running your browser.
Importantly, the top of the story screen often features today, yesterday and earlier tabs, making it easier to navigate timelines, especially when you need to find information viewed a few days ago without scrolling through hundreds of records.
Using the voice assistant Alice to search
A unique feature of Yandex Browser is the deep integration of voice assistant Alice. On Xiaomi smartphones, this tool can significantly speed up the process of finding the right page, especially when hands are busy or the screen is dirty.
To use this feature, activate the assistant with the command “Alice” or click on the appropriate icon in the search bar. Say the phrase “Show history” or “Which sites have I watched today?” Artificial intelligence will analyze your request and open the appropriate browser section or immediately give a list of the last visited resources right in the dialog box.
Voice search is especially effective when you remember a rough site name but can't remember the exact address. For example, the "Find a site about refrigeration I opened yesterday" team will run a search on the content of pages in your history. This is a powerful semantic search feature available to users of the Yandex ecosystem.
It should be borne in mind that voice search requires an active Internet connection, and in addition, the application settings must allow permission to use the microphone and access browser data for the assistant itself.
Display settings and data sorting
Xiaomi’s history interface allows not only viewing, but also flexibly customizing the display of information. At the top of the story screen, an additional menu is often hidden, caused by prolonged pressing or through the filter button (funnel icon or three dots).
Here, the user can select sorting by date, by attendance or by device type (if synchronization is enabled), and the domain grouping function is available, allowing you to see all pages of a single site collected in one group, which makes it easier to clear data from specific resources.
For advanced users, it's helpful to know about the possibility of searching by history inside the section itself. At the top of the story screen, there's a search bar that filters the list in real time. Type in keywords, and the browser will only show relevant entries, ignoring the rest.
Hidden cleaning function
If Incognito mode is enabled or automatic data deletion is configured when you exit, entries in this section will not appear.
Synchronizing history between devices
One of the key features for ecosystem users is synchronization. If you use Yandex Browser not only on a Xiaomi phone, but also on a computer or tablet, the story can be shared.
To activate this function, you need to log into your Yandex ID via your browser settings. Click on the user avatar or the "Enable Sync" button in the menu. Make sure the sync settings tick against the "History" item.
Once sync is enabled, a separate tab or “From Other Devices” will appear in the history section, showing the sites that are open on your laptop or tablet, which is especially useful when you need to quickly move a link or document without using instant messengers.
| Parameter | Local history. | Synchronized history |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Only on Xiaomi's phone | In the cloud and on all devices |
| Removal | Disappears when resetting settings | Restored after logging into the account |
| Access. | Only from the current device | From any device under your ID |
| Confidentiality | High (data on the device) | Depends on account security |
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Sync is the only way to recover a story after a phone is lost or broken, unless it was copied manually.
Note that synchronization consumes Internet traffic, albeit in minimal volumes. To save battery power, Xiaomi can configure Wi-Fi synchronization only in the Android system settings.
Cleaning and Deleting History Records
Periodic cleanup of history is necessary not only to free up space, but also to protect privacy.On Xiaomi smartphones with their aggressive memory optimization, clearing the browser cache can also speed up its operation.
To delete a particular entry, find it in the history list. Swipe it from left to right or right to left, and a delete button or cross will appear. To delete the entire story, go to your browser settings, select Privacy, and click Clear Data.
From the cleaning menu, you can choose what to delete: only history, cache, cookies or saved passwords. Be careful: deleting cookies will lead to delogination on most sites, and you will have to enter passwords again.
- 🗑️ Selective Cleaning: allows you to remove only specific embarrassing requests or sites.
- ⏳ Autoclean: Configure your browser to automatically delete your history over 3 months old.
- 🔒 Incognito Mode: Use it to visit sites that shouldn’t make history.
☑️ Checklist before complete cleaning
There is also the option of setting up Smart Cleaning in the Turbo or Traffic Savings section, where the browser itself suggests deleting temporary files if they take up too much disk space.
Recovery of accidentally closed tabs
A common situation: you accidentally closed an important tab or the browser was uploaded from memory by the MIUI system. In this case, you do not need to search the site in the general history by date. There is a special recovery mechanism.
In the browser menu (three bars), look for the "Recent tabs" or icon, similar to the square with a number inside. Often there is a section "Recently closed." When you click on it, you will see a list of the 5-10 last pages that were active before closing.
If you're synced with a PC, you can find "Tabs from other devices" on the same menu, which allows you to instantly open the page on your phone that you read on your computer before you close your laptop, which works almost instantly when you have a network.
⚠️ Note: If you clear the app data through the Android system settings (Settings) → Annexes → Yandex → It will be impossible to clean, restore tabs through the browser menu. They are deleted irrevocably.
To prevent future data loss, it is recommended to use the Bookmark feature for really important pages: History is temporary storage, and bookmarks are stored forever and synchronized with priority.