How to view the history of the browser on the Xiaomi phone: all the ways (including hidden)

Have you ever tried to find a site that you viewed a week ago on Xiaomi but couldn't remember its name? The history of the browser is your savior in such situations. POCO shelled MIUI Access to this feature may not be as obvious as on Android naked, especially if you are not using Google Chrome, but the standard Mi Browser browser.

In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can view your story, from basic to hidden, including when the story suddenly disappears or the browser doesn't save it. MIUI Sometimes it blocks access to history, and what to do if you have a child mode or corporate restrictions on your phone, and how to export your story for backup.

Important: Instructions are relevant to MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 (Android 12-14), but most methods work on older versions. POCO Launcher or custom firmware - check the section on alternative solutions.

1. Standard Way: A History in Mi Browser

Mi Browser is Xiaomi’s proprietary browser, pre-installed on all of the brand’s devices, and its history is stored locally and synced with the Mi Account (if enabled) to view it:

1. Open the Mi Browser (Blue Globe Icon)
2. Touch the "Three Dots" icon»** (⋮) lower-right.
3. Select History (or History if the interface is in English) from the menu.

If History is not available, the function is disabled in the settings.

1. Go to the browser settings → Privacy.
2. Activate the Save History switch.
3. If necessary, set a storage period (by default - 90 days).

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If the story is empty, but you're sure you've visited the sites, check to see if the incognito mode is on.

In Mi Browser, history is grouped by date, and next to each site, the time of visit is displayed. To quickly find the desired resource, use the search bar at the top of the screen. Note: if you are logged into a Mi Account, history can be synchronized between devices (for example, a phone and a Xiaomi tablet).

2.The story in Google Chrome on Xiaomi

If you use Google Chrome instead of a standard browser, the history browsing algorithm is different, and the main advantage of Chrome is cross-platform synchronization: your data will be available on your phone and on your computer if you are logged into the same Google account.

To discover a story in Chrome on Xiaomi:

1. Launch the Google Chrome app.
2. Slip on the "Three Dots" icon»** (⋮) top-right.
3. Choose a history.

Here you will see a list of visited pages, grouped by day. Features of Chrome on Xiaomi:

• 🔍 History Search: There’s a string at the top of the screen to filter entries by keyword.
• 🗑️ Delete Selective Records: Long-term clicking on a site allows you to delete only it without affecting the rest of the story.
• ☁️ Sync: If the story is not displayed, check if sync is enabled in your Google account settings (Settings) → Your profile. → Synchronization).

If the story in Chrome is empty, but you have definitely visited websites, the reasons may be as follows:

• 📱 You are logged in to another Google account (check Settings). → Accounts).
• 🔄 Sync is disabled (includes in Chrome Settings) → Synchronization).
• 🛡️ It's on the phone. VPN Firewalls that block data from being sent to Google.

3.Where else is the history stored on Xiaomi: Hidden places

Few people know, but on Xiaomi, the history of the browser can be stored not only in the browser itself. Here are 3 non-obvious places where it can be found:

3.1 Mi Account Log

If you logged into your Mi Account and enabled data sync, your browser history can be duplicated in the cloud to view it:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Go to the Cloud. → Synchronization of data.
3. Find the Browser section and touch Data Management.

This will show your bookmarks and history (if the feature is active) and note that cloud history can be updated with a delay of up to 24 hours.

3.2 Cache and annex data

If the story disappeared from the browser, but you didn't manually clean it, try to recover the data from the cache.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Mi Browser or Chrome and open its settings.
3. Slip the vault. → Cash.
4. Click Clear Cache (this will delete temporary files, but not history).
5. Go back to your browser and check if the story has emerged.

3.3. File Manager (for experienced users)

The history of the browser is stored as a SQLite database in the application folder to find it:

1. Install a file manager with access to root folders (such as FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/ or for the Mi Browser: /data/data/com.mi.globalbrowser/databases/
3. Find browser.db or webview.db.
4. Copy it to your computer and open it with the program. DB Browser for SQLite.

⚠️ Attention: access to the folder /data/data/ It requires root rights. Without them, you can't view files. Wrong actions can cause your browser to crash!

4. How to Restore a Remote Browser History

If the story was cleared by accident or after resetting, you can try to restore it, and success depends on how long ago the cleanup took place and what actions you performed after that.

4.1 Restoration via Google Account

If you were using Google Chrome and you were logged in to a Google account, the story could be saved to the cloud.

1. Open the “My Activity” page** in your browser.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. In the filters, select the date and time and specify the desired period.
4. Find the Chrome section, and all the sites you visit will be here.

Limitations of the method:

• 🕒 The history is kept for a maximum of 18 months.
• 🔄 If the synchronization was disabled, the data may not be saved.
• 📱 The phone must have the option of Web and App Activity enabled (Google Settings) → Account management → Data and personalization).

Use of third-party utilities

Software like DiskDigger or EaseUS MobiSaver can be used to recover a story from the phone’s internal memory, but their effectiveness on Xiaomi is limited due to the file system. MIUI:

Before using such programs:

• 🛑 Don’t install new applications – they can overwrite deleted data.
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50% – it can take hours to recover.
• 📴 Turn off mobile internet and Wi-Fi to avoid background synchronization.

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5.Why the browser history is not saved on Xiaomi

Sometimes Xiaomi users face a problem: history simply doesn’t get recorded despite the settings on, and here are 5 main reasons and ways to fix them:

5.1 Incognito mode by default

Some firmware MIUI (particularly POCO) automatically opens the browser in incognito mode:

1. Open Mi Browser or Chrome.
2. Tap the “Mask” icon** in the address bar (if it is active).
3. Close all tabs incognito and open the usual tab.

Restrictions MIUI

MIUI It has built-in optimization tools that can automatically clear history:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun.
2. Find Mi Browser or Chrome and enable autorun.
3. Open the Settings. → Battery and performance → Application power management.
4. Select a browser and install without restrictions.

5.3 Conflict with antivirus

Applications like Xiaomi Security or Avast can block the preservation of history, considering it a threat to privacy.

1. Open an antivirus (e.g., Security).
2. Go to Settings. → Protection of confidentiality.
3. Add your browser to the Exceptions.

Synchronization failure

If the story is saved but not displayed, there may have been a sync failure with the account to reset the sync:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account (or Google for Chrome).
2. Click Delete your account (the data on your phone will remain).
3. Reboot the phone.
4. Add the account again and enable synchronization.

Database damage

If the browser gives an error when it opens the history, the database may have been corrupted.

1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Mi Browser/Chrome → Warehouse.
2. Click Clear Data (this will delete the entire story, but restore the health).
3. Restart your browser and check if the new story is still there.

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If the story is not saved after all the manipulations, try reinstalling the browser or resetting it to factory settings (Settings) → Annexes → Reset the settings).

6.How to export browser history for backup

Backing up your history is useful if you're planning to reset your phone to factory settings or upgrade to a new device. Here are 3 ways to export:

Export via Google Takeout (for Chrome)

Google Takeout allows you to download all account-related data, including Chrome history:

1. Go to takeout.google.com.
2. Sign in under your account.
3. Uncheck all check boxes except Chrome.
4. Click Next and select the archive format (.zip or.tgz).
5. Confirm the export - the file will be sent to your email.

Manual export from Mi Browser

Mi Browser does not have an inbuilt export feature, but you can manually copy the database:

1. Connect your phone to your computer and turn on Debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Click on the version 7 times, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Use it. ADB For copying the file: adb pull /data/data/com.mi.globalbrowser/databases/browser.db
3. Save the browser.db file on your computer.

Screenshots or text export

If you only need to keep a part of the story, you can:

• 📸 Take screenshots with history (hold power) + Turning down the volume).
• 📝 Copy links manually into a notebook or Google Keep.
• 📤 Send yourself a list of links by email or messenger.

⚠️ Note: Exported history in.db format is not readable by standard means. DB Browser for SQLite or online converters.

7. Frequent errors and their solution

When working with the history of the browser on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems.

If none of the methods worked, try an alternative browser (like Firefox or Opera) that can work better with your story. MIUI.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions