Where to store bookmarks in the Xiaomi Redmi phone: all ways to view and restore

Stored bookmarks on Xiaomi Redmi smartphone can be lost for two reasons: either you do not know which browser they were added to, or MIUI hides them in non-obvious sections. Unlike iPhone, where bookmarks are synced through iCloud, on Xiaomi Android devices it depends on the browser used and account settings. For example, if you used Mi Browser (standard browser from Xiaomi), bookmarks can be stored locally, and in Google Chrome – it is linked to a Google account.

Just as important, bookmarks are not just links, they're part of the browser ecosystem. They can be duplicated in the MIUI Favorite Menu, or even in the Mi Cloud storage, and if you've recently reset your phone or reinstalled your browser, you can restore them through a backup, but first you need to determine exactly where they were saved.

In this article, we will look at all possible bookmarking locations on Xiaomi Redmi, including hidden MIUI folders, browser settings and cloud services. Particular attention will be paid to the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C and other popular devices with MIUI 14 and later, where the interface may differ from the older versions.

1. Bookmarks in the standard Mi Browser browser

Mi Browser is Xiaomi's proprietary browser, pre-installed on all Redmi smartphones, and it stores bookmarks in two places: locally on the device and in the Mi Cloud (if sync is enabled) to find them:

Open the Mi Browser (Blue Globe icon) and click on the three dots in the lower right corner. From the menu, select Bookmarks (or Favorites in older versions of MIUI) and display all the saved links broken down into folders. If there are no bookmarks, check:

• 🔍 Local Storage: Bookmarks can be hidden in the Unsorted or Other Bookmarks folder».
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: If you are logged in to Xiaomi account, bookmarks sync automatically. Check sync settings in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization of data.
• 📁 Folders. MIUI: Some bookmarks are duplicated in the system menu "Favorites", which opens with a long press on the main screen.

On Redmi models with MIUI 14+, bookmarks in Mi Browser can only be displayed after authorization in the Xiaomi account - without it, they are stored locally and reset when you reinstall the browser.

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If the bookmarks are gone after the MIUI update, try clearing the browser cache: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mi Browser → Clear the cache. This often solves the problem with displaying saved links.

2. How to find bookmarks in Google Chrome

If you use Google Chrome, bookmarks are linked to a Google account and synced between devices to view them:

1. Open Google Chrome and tap three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select "Bookmarks" (or "Favorites" in the English version).
3. If there are no bookmarks, check if sync is enabled: go to Chrome Settings → Your profile → Sync.

On Xiaomi Redmi Chrome, it can conflict with MIUI due to background limitations.

• 🔄 Update Chrome to the latest version on Google Play.
• 🛠️ Reset Chrome Settings: Settings → Annexes → Chrome → Warehouse → Delete the data (Warning: This will delete all local data!).
• 🌐 Check on PC: log into Chrome on your computer using the same account – if there are bookmarks there, the problem is in the phone.

3. MIUI system bookmarks: where to look for "Favorites"

MIUI has its own Favorites system, where you can add not only links, but also contacts, notes, even apps, to find these bookmarks:

Make a long tap on the home screen and select "Screen settings." Then go to the "Favorites" tab, where all saved items, including web links, will be displayed. If the section is empty:

• 🔄 Check if the favorite is turned off in Settings → Main screen screen → Show the chosen one.
• 📱 Make sure you don’t use a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher) that can block system features. MIUI.

Important: System Favorites MIUI does not sync with browsers. If you add a link from Mi Browser here, it will not appear in Chrome, and vice versa.

4. Recovery of Remote Bookmarks

If the bookmarks are missing after resetting the settings or deleting the browser, they can be restored in several ways:

⚠️ Note: if you have not enabled bookmark sync in Mi Cloud or Google Account, it will not be possible to restore them after resetting your phone. Local bookmarks are stored only on the device and are deleted when you reinstall your browser.

5. Bookmarks in third-party browsers (Yandex, Firefox, Opera)

If you use alternative browsers, bookmarks are stored in their own systems. Here's where to look for them:

• 🦊 Firefox: Click on three dots → «Library» → «Sync works through your Firefox account.
• 🔍 Yandex Browser: tap on three lines → «Sync is linked to a Yandex account.
• 🎭 Opera: menu → «Bookmarks" (or "Favorites"). Supports synchronization through the Opera account.

On Xiaomi Redmi, third-party browsers may not work stable due to MIUI optimization.

1. Clear the browser cache in Settings → Apps.
2. Turn off “Autostart” for the browser in the battery settings (Settings → Battery → Autostart Management).
3. Check permissions: Settings → Applications → Browser → Permissions (should be enabled “Storage” and “Internet”).

6 Hidden MIUI folders: Where else can be bookmarked

MIUI hides some system data, including bookmarks, in service folders to find it:

Connect your phone to your PC and turn on “Debugging by USB” (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press the version, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB).

• 📂 Go to the folder. /data/data/com.android.browser (for Mi Browser or /data/data/com.android.chrome (for Chrome) with a root-access file manager (e.g., Root Explorer).
• 🔎 Look for files with.db or.json extensions – they may contain bookmarks.

⚠️ Note: editing files in /data/data/ without root rights or backup, it can cause a browser to crash. This method is only suitable for advanced users!

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If you are not sure about your actions, you should use the standard methods of restoring bookmarks through the cloud or browser history.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

Xiaomi Redmi users often face the following problems when working with bookmarks:

Problem 1: Mi Browser bookmarks are not synchronized.

Solution: Check the Mi Cloud settings (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud) and make sure that the Browser sync is enabled.

Problem 2: Chrome has bookmarks but doesn’t show up on the phone.

Solution: Turn off Traffic Savings in Chrome (Settings → Traffic Savings) – it can block sync.

Problem 3: After the MIUI update, the bookmarks disappeared.

Solution: Reset your browser settings to factory settings (Settings → Applications → Browser → Delete data) and log in again.

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If bookmarks are important, export them regularly to an HTML file: in Chrome, this is done via Menu → Bookmarks → Bookmark Management → Export.

FAQ: Frequent questions about bookmarks on Xiaomi Redmi