How to completely clean up the history of Yandex on Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 proven ways

Search history in Yandex on the Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphone can contain confidential information, from personal queries to location data. If you plan to sell the phone, transfer it to relatives or just want to keep privacy, it is important to know how to delete this data correctly. Unlike the desktop version, the Yandex mobile application and the Yandex.Browser on Redmi 9 have their own nuances of cleaning - especially when you consider the features of the MIUI shell.

In this article, you will find 5 working ways to delete history, from standard settings to hidden features that are not written about in the official documentation, and we will also discuss how to clean up cache, cookies and autocomplete data, which often remain even after a history reset. If you use Redmi 9 with custom firmware or root rights, there are some recommendations for you.

1. Clearing up history directly in the Yandex app

The most obvious way is to use the app's built-in settings, which is good if you want to delete your history for only a certain period or for selective queries.

1. Open the Yandex app on your Redmi 9.
2. Slip on the profile icon (or avatar) in the upper right corner.
3. Select the item History → History management.
4. Click Clear History and specify the time range (e.g., Last Hour or All Time).
5. Confirm the action by clicking Delete.

⚠️ Note: This method only removes the history in the application itself. If you were logged in under a Yandex account, the data can be stored on the company's servers. To erase it completely, go to your account settings via your browser.

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If you use Yandex.Browser (a separate application), the path will be a little different:

1. Open your browser and tap on three points (⋮) bottom-screen.
2. Choose a History. → Clear history.
3. Tick the necessary items (Visit history, cookies, cache data) and click Clear.

2. Delete History through MIUI Settings

The MIUI shell on Xiaomi Redmi 9 allows you to manage application data centrally, and this method is useful if:

• 🔄 Yandex application is unstable and does not open the settings.
• 📱 You want to erase all application data, including cache and settings.
• 🔒 Delete the history of all accounts that have ever been used on your phone.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Yandex (or Yandex.Browser) in the list and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. This will delete all history, cache, cookies and application settings.

Important: after this procedure, you will have to re-enter the Yandex account and configure the browser (if Yandex.Browser was used).

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3. reset history via Yandex.Mail (if the account is linked)

If you are logged in to Yandex through your account, your search history can be synced to the cloud, and to delete it completely (including data from other devices), do the following:

1. Open Yandex.Mail in the browser or application.
2. Tap on the profile icon → Account management.
3. Go to the Search History section (may be in Security and Login or Personal Data).
4. Choose Clear History and confirm the action.

⚠️ Warning: This operation is irreversible. Once cleaned, the history will be deleted on all devices where you used this account. If you only need data from Redmi 9, you better use the methods from the first two sections.

4. Clearing cache and cookies through Recovery Mode (for advanced)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to an app failure), you can use Recovery Mode.This method is suitable for Redmi 9 with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but requires caution.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Volume Up + Power buttons before the MIUI Recovery logo appears.
3. Choose your language (if required).
4. Go to Wipe & Reset → Wipe Cache.
5. Confirm the action. This will clear the cache of all applications, including Yandex.
6. Restart the phone (Reboot).

⚠️ Warning: Don't choose Wipe Data - this will result in a complete reset of the phone to factory settings! Also note that Recovery on Redmi 9s MIUI 12+ You may need to enter a password from your Mi Account.

5. Additional measures: how to prevent the preservation of history

To ensure that the history of Yandex is not preserved at all, configure the application accordingly:

• 🔍 Enable the incognito mode in Yandex.Browser (mask icon in the upper right corner).
• 🔄 Turn off history synchronization in Yandex account settings.
• 📱 Use alternative browsers with enhanced privacy (e.g. Firefox Focus or DuckDuckGo).
• 🛡️ Install. VPN (For example, ProtonVPN to hide requests from the provider.

If you often transfer your phone to other people, consider creating a guest profile in MIUI:

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Additional → Multiple Users.
2. Activate the Guest option and set the restrictions.

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To prevent the story from being saved automatically, add the &lr=215 (example: how to bake a pie&lr=215) to Yandex search, which will disable the personalization of results and their saving.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Redmi 9 users have trouble cleaning up their history, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🚫 "History is not deleted" - check if sync with your account is enabled. Turn it off in the settings of Yandex.
• 🔄 "After cleaning, the story comes back" - maybe the data is pulled up from the cloud. Delete the history via the web version of Yandex.
• ⚠️ "The phone stopped working after the Wipe Cache -- don't worry, that's okay. Just reboot the device.
• 📱 "I can’t find Yandex settings – update the app to the latest version in Google Play or Mi App Store.

If none of the methods worked, try reinstalling the app:

1. Remove Yandex through Settings → Applications.
2. Download the latest version from Google Play or Mi App Store.
3. At the first start, refuse to sync with the account.

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On Redmi 9 with MIUI 12+, Yandex’s history can be duplicated in the system log. Use the Security app → Cleanup → Deep Cleanup to erase it.

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