How to completely clean up the history of Yandex on the Xiaomi phone: 5 working ways

Why the history of Yandex on Xiaomi requires regular cleaning

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) are actively using Yandex services as an alternative to Google. Search history stored in a browser, app or account can take up space in the device’s memory, slow down the system and, more importantly, compromise your privacy when transferring your phone to third parties. Unlike iPhone, where cleaning history is centralized through iCloud, on Xiaomi Android devices, this process depends on the specific way you use Yandex services.

Kaspersky Lab research shows that 68% of users never clear their search history on mobile devices, although it is the most common source of personal information leakage. At Xiaomi, the situation is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer integrates Yandex services at the MIUI firmware level, which requires a separate approach to cleaning. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, from manual removal to reset via ADB for advanced users.

Method 1: Clearing history in the Yandex browser on Xiaomi

If you use Yandex.Browser (preinstalled on most Xiaomi models for the Russian market), the search history is stored locally on the device.

1. Open Yandex.Browser and tap the icon «☰» (menu) in lower right corner.
2. Select the History section → Delete the story.
3. Specify the period: For the last hour, for today or for all time.
4. Check the data types: Visit history, cookies, Cash.
5. Click Delete Data and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) post-refresh MIUI 14 Delete history may be hidden behind an additional swipe to the left in the history menu. If you do not find an option, check for browser updates in Google Play.

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Method 2: Delete history through the Yandex application

A separate Yandex app (with the “I” icon) on Xiaomi stores the search history regardless of the browser.

• 📱 Open the Yandex application and go to profile (avatar in the upper right corner).
• 🔍 Select Search History → History management.
• 🗑️ Click Clear History and specify the period (or select specific requests to delete).
• ✅ Confirm the action on SMS or fingerprint (if two-factor authentication is enabled).

On devices with MIUI 13 and below, additional confirmation may be required via Settings → Accounts → Yandex. If the history is not cleared, check if your account is linked to Yandex.Mail with synchronization enabled.

Method 3: Reset history through Xiaomi settings (for MIUI)

Xiaomi’s MIUI firmware integrates some of Yandex’s services at the system level. If standard methods don’t work, try:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Yandex or Yandex.Browser in the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear your data (this will delete all local history, including bookmarks!).
4. For a full reset, click Clear Cache and restart the phone.

⚠️ Attention: On models POCO F5 Xiaomi 13T After such a reset, you may need to re-authorize in Yandex services. If you use Yandex.Disk or Yandex.Music, export important data in advance.

Method 4: Remove via ADB (for advanced users)

If Yandex history is stuck and not deleted by standard methods, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for users with unlocked Bootloader or root rights.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your computer and activate USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to unlock the developer mode).
3. Open the command line and type: adb shell pm clear ru.yandex.searchplugin For browser: adb shell pm clear com.yandex.browser
4. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Note: pm clear will completely reset the application settings, including saved passwords and authorization data. MIUI 14 and Android 13 may require additional confirmation via adb shell dumpsys package en.yandex.searchplugin to check the package.

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Before using ADB, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will allow you to restore bookmarks and saved tabs after cleaning.

Method 5: Disable synchronization of history with Yandex.Account

If your search history is constantly being retrieved after cleaning, it's the fault of synchronizing with the Yandex cloud to turn it off:

• 🌐 Go to the Yandex account management page from any device.
• 🔄 Go to the Synchronization section → History of search.
• ❌ Turn off the switch to synchronize the story.
• 🗑️ Click Delete History in the same section.

On Xiaomi with MIUI 14, it is also recommended to disable autosynchronization in account settings:

1. Settings → Accounts → Yandex.
2. Turn off data synchronization.
3. Delete your account (optional if you do not use other Yandex services).

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What to do if the story is not cleared?

If none of the methods worked, the problem may lie in:

• 🔧 Systemic constraints MIUI: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced) Yandex services are protected from removal, the solution is to update the firmware or use it ADB.
• 🛡️ Antivirus or firewall: Applications like Avast or 360 Security can block changes to these applications.
• 📱 Damaged cache files: In this case, resetting to factory settings (Settings) will help → Additionally. → Resetting settings), but this is an extreme measure.

For Xiaomi models with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi 10C or POCO M5), reinstalling Yandex applications via APKMirror sometimes helps, since standard versions from Google Play can conflict with firmware optimizations.

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If Yandex history is not cleared in any way, check for MIUI updates. In versions older than 14.0.4, bugs with the removal of third-party applications have been fixed.

FAQ: Frequent questions on cleaning up Yandex history on Xiaomi