Owning a Xiaomi smartphone means actively using the mobile Internet for work and entertainment. Often users save interesting articles, recipes or instructions in the Yandex browser to return to them later. However, when you change your device or reinstall the operating system, access to this data can be temporarily lost. On Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell or HyperOS, the folder structure and privacy settings may differ from standard Android.
Understanding where data is stored physically and softwarely will help avoid panic when it disappears. Yandex.Browser uses cloud synchronization, but local copies are also stored in the device memory. In this article, we will discuss all ways to restore access to your link collection. You will learn not only the standard paths, but also the hidden nuances of the file system on Snapdragon processors.
We will look at both regular navigation tools and advanced file manager search methods. We will focus on account security, since access to your visit history is access to the owner’s personal information. The local Android bookmark database is stored in a hidden system directory, access to which is limited by root rights, but the user can export data through the settings of the application itself. Follow the instructions below to quickly find the information you need.
Search through the interface Yandex.Browser on Xiaomi
The most obvious and quickest way to find saved pages is to use the browser’s built-in menu. On Xiaomi smartphones, the interface may have slight visual differences due to the theme of the design, but the logic of the work remains the same for all versions of Android. Open the application and pay attention to the bottom dashboard or the upper right corner, depending on the chosen theme.
Click on an icon that shows three horizontal bars or an asterisk. In the menu that opens, select Bookmarks. This is all the links you saved, sorted by date or folder. If you've previously created a folder structure, the navigation will only take a few seconds. At the top of the screen, you often have a search bar for bookmarks themselves, which is convenient with a large amount of data.
To quickly access frequently visited sites, use the express panel, which opens immediately after you start your browser. If the desired tiles are not on the home screen, scroll down to the "Recent" or "Collections" block. Sync with your account allows you to see history and bookmarks from other devices if you are authorized.
- 📱 Click on the Three Dots menu in the lower right corner of the screen.
- ⭐ Select the Stars icon or the Bookmarks item in the list.
- 🔍 Use the search bar inside the section to filter by title.
- 📂 Check the folders if you sorted links by category.
⚠️ Note: If you cleared the application data through your Android settings, the local list of bookmarks without synchronization will be lost irrevocably.
Importantly, on some versions of the MIUI shell, the Power Saving mode may restrict the background operation of the browser.This may cause new bookmarks to not sync with the server before the screen is turned off.
Synchronization settings via Yandex account
A key element of the ecosystem is a single account, and to find bookmarks on a new Xiaomi phone or after reinstalling the system, you need to log in to your profile. Without this procedure, the data will remain tied to the old device or only be available locally, the authorization process takes less than a minute and requires a stable Internet connection.
Open your browser and click on the little man icon or avatar on the menu. Enter your login and password. Once you have successfully logged in, the system will suggest you enable synchronization. You have to agree and choose the type of data to share. It is recommended to choose a complete package that includes passwords, history and, of course, bookmarks.
Once synchronization is enabled, data will start to load from the cloud. The speed of the process depends on the number of links saved and the speed of the Wi-Fi or mobile connection. You can track progress in sync settings. If the list does not appear immediately, try pulling the screen down for a forced update.
There is a nuance of working with corporate accounts or accounts with two-factor protection, in which case the system can request confirmation of login via SMS or authentication application. Make sure that the device is correctly set the date and time, otherwise the SSL protocol may block the connection to Yandex servers.
- 🔐 Log in to your Yandex profile via the browser menu.
- ☁️ Activate the "Synchronization" switch in the acca settings.
- 🔄 Select data for sharing (bookmarks, passwords, history).
- ⏳ Wait for the initial data loading to be completed.
⚠️ Note: When logging into an account on someone else's or public device, be sure to leave the profile after the session is over.
If you have changed the phone number associated with your account, restore access to your profile through the Yandex website recovery form before setting up your browser. Without access to your primary mailbox or phone number, logging in to your account can be difficult. Use backup codes if they were previously saved.
Search for bookmark files through the file manager
For advanced users who want to find the physical location of the database, a path is available through the file system. On Xiaomi, the Explorer Explorer is built-in, or third-party managers like Total Commander allow. 11 And above, access to the folder. Android/data restricted by security policies.
To find files associated with your browser, go to the root directory of internal memory. Look for a folder called com.yandex.browser. Inside it can be a file subdirectory where user data is stored. The bookmark file is usually called Bookmarks without an extension or with a.db extension.
Direct editing of this file without special knowledge of the SQLite structure can damage the database. It is recommended to only copy this file to create a backup. To view the content, you will need to connect root rights or use specialized utilities on the PC.
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.yandex.browser/files/If you are using old Android (versions 9 and below), the path may be different. In some cases, the data is stored in a hidden folder.Yandex at the root of internal memory. To display hidden files in Xiaomi Explorer, you need to enable the appropriate option in the settings of the conductor itself.
- 📂 Open the Explorer app on Xiaomi.
- 🔍 Go to the Android folder → data.
- 📱 Find the directory com.yandex.browser.
- 💾 Copy database files for backup.
What to do if the data folder is empty?
Export and import of bookmarks through HTML-file
The most universal and reliable way to transfer data between different browsers or devices is the use of HTML-This method is independent of operating system versions or Internet availability at the time of transfer. A file is a normal web page with a list of links that any browser can open.
For export, go to the bookmark menu, select Bookmark Management (often indicated by a gear), find the Export or Save to File button, and the system will suggest you choose a save location. On Xiaomi, it is convenient to save the file directly to the cloud or send it to your messenger.
Import is done in a similar way. From the bookmarks management menu, select "Import" and specify the path to the previously saved ones. HTML-The browser automatically recognizes the format and adds all the links to the current list. This is the perfect way to back up before resetting your phone settings.
| Method | Difficulty | Network dependency | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronization | Low. | Required. | Only Yandex. |
| HTML-file | Medium | Not required | All browsers |
| Root access | Tall. | Not required | Any OS. |
When exporting, make sure the file is saved completely. The file size depends on the number of bookmarks. If the file weighs 0 kb, then the process is interrupted or the list is empty. Check for the file in the Downloads folder.
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Save it. HTML-Not only do bookmarks in your phone’s memory, but send them to your email or cloud so you can access them even if you lose your device.
Recovery of Remote Bookmarks
A situation where bookmarks are missing may be due to accidental deletion, application failure or synchronization error. Yandex.Browser has a recently deleted function, similar to the shopping cart in the operating system.This partition is available for a limited time after cleaning.
Go to the bookmarking management section and carefully examine the bottom of the list or the settings menu. If you deleted the link recently, it may be in the buffer. It is also worth checking the history of visits (Ctrl+H on a PC or through the menu on your phone), there are traces of pages visited, even if they are deleted from favorites.
If sync is enabled, try logging in to your account via the computer version of your browser. Sometimes the mobile app doesn't have time to update the list because of the cache, whereas on the desktop version, the data has already been restored from the cloud. After checking on your PC, repeat the sync on your phone.
- 🗑️ Check the “Recently Deleted” section in the bookmarks menu.
- 📜 Check out the full history of visits over the past few days.
- 💻 Log in to your account from your PC to check your cloud copy.
- 🔄 Perform Forced Synchronization in Settings.
⚠️ Note: If you cleared the history along with bookmarks and the synchronization was turned off, it will be impossible to restore data using standard means.
In some cases, cleaning the cache of an application (not data, namely cache) can help. This can eliminate software errors that hide the list of links. Go to Settings → Applications → Yandex → Memory → Clear the cache. This is a secure operation that does not delete personal data.
Typical problems and their solution at MIUI
The MIUI shell and the new HyperOS are known for aggressive power optimization. The system can kill browser processes by preventing timely bookmark synchronization. If you notice that new links do not appear on other devices, the problem is likely battery settings.
Go to your phone settings, look for Battery and Security, and search Yandex.Browser for apps, set Unlimited or No Limits mode, which will allow the app to run in the background and update data even when the screen is locked.
Another common problem is the lack of storage space. If the phone's memory is full, the browser will not be able to write new data to the database or update existing ones. Check the free space in Settings → About Phone → Memory. Free up at least 500 MB for stable operation.
☑️ Diagnostics of synchronization problems
If nothing helps, try removing browser updates or reinstalling it.Be sure to back up through HTML-Clean installation often resolves system library conflicts that arise after major Android updates.
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The main reason for the disappearance of bookmarks on Xiaomi is the aggressive energy saving MIUI, blocking background synchronization.