Where to store bookmarks on Xiaomi: a complete guide to search in MIUI

Why Xiaomi Bookmarks Are Hiding and Where to Look for Them

You've bookmarked an important page on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but you can't find it now? The problem is familiar to many MIUI users. The fact is that the system defaults to its own Mi Browser browser, and its interface is significantly different from the usual Google Chrome.

Another catch: Xiaomi bookmarks are often duplicated, for example, the same link can be stored in both Mi Browser and Chrome if you use both browsers, and in some MIUI firmware (especially on budget models like Redmi A2+), the bookmarks menu is hidden so deep that it is almost impossible to find it without instructions.

Method 1: Standard Mi Browser

If you haven't installed additional browsers, Xiaomi's default is Mi Browser.

1. Launch the Browser app (Blue Globe icon).
2. Touch the badge «⋮» (three points) in lower right corner.
3. Select the item Bookmark (icon with an asterisk).

This menu will display all saved pages, including folders (if you created them). Note that in Mi Browser bookmarks are sorted by date of addition, not alphabetically. To change the order, click on Order in the upper right corner.

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If bookmarks are too many, use the search bar at the top of the screen – it searches not only by title, but also by page content.

One important caveat: if you're logged in to Mi Account, bookmarks automatically sync to the cloud, which means they'll be available on any Xiaomi device under the same account, but if you log out or reset your phone, all unsynchronized bookmarks will be deleted without recovery.

Method 2: Google Chrome and other browsers

If you use Google Chrome, the algorithm is simpler:

• 🔹 Open Chrome and tap on it «⋮» (three points) in upper right corner.
• 🔹 Select Bookmarks - a list with folders Mobile Bookmarks and Panel Bookmarks will open.
• 🔹 For quick access, add the Bookmarks shortcut to the home screen: Press the Chrome icon → Labels → Bookmarks.

In Chrome, bookmarks are synced with your Google account, so you can view and edit them on your computer at google.com/bookmarks. If you are not logged in, bookmarks are only stored locally and may disappear after flashing.

For other browsers (such as Firefox or Opera), the path is similar:

Method 3: Search through the MIUI system menu

If you don’t remember which browser you saved your bookmark in, try searching for it through MIUI’s global search:

1. Swipe down the main screen to open the search bar.
2. Enter the name of the site or the keyword from the bookmark.
3. In the search results, go to the Apps or Web tab.

This method doesn’t always work, but it can help if you’ve added a bookmark recently, and MIUI indexes your browser history, so you can see pages you’ve visited in search results — even if you haven’t saved them.

Note that if you use Xiaomi with a POCO Launcher shell or HyperOS (on newer models like Xiaomi 14), the search interface may be different. In HyperOS, for example, browser bookmarks are displayed in a separate Web tab with page previews.

Method 4: Export and import of bookmarks

If you want to move bookmarks from one Xiaomi device to another or make a backup, use the export function.

1. Open the browser. → ⋮ → Bookmarks.
2. Press on. ⋮ at the top right corner of the screen with a list of bookmarks.
3. Select Export – the file will be saved in.html format in the Download folder.

To import, repeat the same steps, but select Import and specify the path to the file. In Chrome, export/import is available via the Bookmarks menu. → Bookmark Manager → ⋮ → Exports.

Make a backup copy of bookmarks in the cloud

Check the free space in the phone memory

Make sure your browser is updated to the latest version

Remember the password from Mi Account/Google (if synchronization is used)-->

Important: When exporting from Mi Browser to.html, no folders are saved - all bookmarks are exported to a single list. To save the structure, use synchronization with Mi Cloud or transfer bookmarks to Chrome.

Method 5: Recovering Remote Bookmarks

If the bookmarks disappeared after resetting the settings or deleting the browser, try to restore them:

• 🔄 In Mi Browser: Go to Bookmarks → ⋮ → Restore (available within 30 days after removal).
• 🔄 In Chrome: Open the Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager → Recycle Bin (stores remote bookmarks for 30 days).
• 🔄 Through Mi Cloud: log in to i.mi.com, go to Browser → Bookmarks → Archives.

If sync is disabled, the chances of recovery are minimal, in which case you should try using data recovery software (e.g. DiskDigger or EaseUS MobiSaver), but note that these require root rights and do not guarantee 100% results.

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Sync with Mi Account or Google is the only reliable way to save bookmarks when resetting your phone.

On new Xiaomi models (such as Xiaomi 13T Pro or Redmi K60), the bookmark archiving function can be disabled by default.

Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronization → Enable “Browser”

Problems with bookmarks on Xiaomi and their solutions

Sometimes bookmarks may not be displayed or duplicated, and consider typical problems and ways to fix them:

If after updating MIUI (for example, before the version of MIUI 15) bookmarks stopped showing, try to clear the browser cache:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Browser → Storage → Clear cache

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After cleaning the cache, restart the phone - this will speed up the re-indexing of bookmarks.

On some models (e.g., POCO F5), resetting your browser to factory settings can help.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Browser.
2. Press More. → Resetting settings.
3. Confirm the action – this will not remove the bookmarks, but will reset the display settings.

How to transfer bookmarks from Xiaomi to another device

If you change your smartphone (for example, from Redmi Note 11 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra), you can transfer bookmarks in several ways:

• 📱 Through Mi Cloud: Sign in to a new device under the same Mi Account and bookmarks will be automatically downloaded.
• 🌐 Google Chrome: Sign in to your Google account on your new phone and bookmarks sync.
• 📄 Through Export/Import: Create a.html file on your old phone and import it on your new phone.
• 🔗 Through QR-Code: Mi Browser can be generated QR-code for quick bookmark transfer (function available in the Bookmarks menu) → Share).

If you are switching from Xiaomi to a device of another brand (such as Samsung or iPhone), the most convenient way to use Google Chrome for sync.

1. On the old Xiaomi, export bookmarks from Mi Browser to.html.
2. Import the file to Chrome on your old phone.
3. Log in to Chrome on a new device – bookmarks will be downloaded automatically.

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QR-Code is the fastest way to transfer bookmarks between Xiaomi devices without using the cloud.

On iPhone, Chrome bookmarks can be moved over iCloud, but this requires installing Chrome on iOS and logging into the same Google account. Alternatively, use the service Xmarks (paid), which syncs bookmarks between different browsers and platforms.

FAQ: Frequent questions about bookmarks on Xiaomi

If your question is not covered in the FAQ, check the settings of a particular browser or contact Xiaomi through the official website. Mi Community is also available to diagnose bookmarking problems, which often publishes current instructions for new versions of MIUI.