How to save the search history of Yandex on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: the complete guide

The Yandex search history of Xiaomi Redmi is not just a list of queries, but a valuable digital footprint that helps you find information faster, analyze your interests and even recover lost data. However, many users face a problem: after resetting, flashing or changing the device, the whole story disappears without the possibility of recovery, especially for owners of Redmi based on MIUI, where the synchronization settings often work incorrectly due to the nature of the shell.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways to save the search history of Yandex on Xiaomi Redmi – from standard browser features to hidden features MIUI You will learn how to export data to a file, link it to a Yandex account, and bypass the restrictions imposed by Xiaomi firmware. MIUI (12, 13, 14) and Redmi models (Note) 10/11/12, 9A/9C where the algorithms of conservation may differ.

Before you go to the instructions, check if sync is enabled in your Yandex account. Open your browser, go to the menu → Settings → Sync and make sure that the option is active. If not, turn it on before any manipulation of the history, otherwise the data may be lost irrevocably.

1. Preserving history through Yandex account (official method)

The most reliable way to save your search history is to link it to your Yandex account, which will allow you to restore data on any device, including a new smartphone or computer. On Xiaomi Redmi, the algorithm is slightly different from the standard one because of the features of MIUI.

To activate synchronization:

• 📱 Open Yandex.Browser on your Redmi.
• 👤 Click on the profile icon in the lower right corner → Select Log in to your account (if not already logged in).
• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Synchronization.
• 🔄 Include the slider Search and Visit History.
• 💾 Click Sync Now (in) MIUI 14 this button may be in the additional section).

Then the story will automatically be saved to the cloud to check if it's there.

1. Go to passport.yandex.ru/profile from your computer.
2. Select the History tab.
3. Make sure the data is displayed (you may need to update the page).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A s MIUI 12.5) synchronization may be blocked by system constraints, in which case use the file export method (section 3).

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2. backup via MIUI Backup (for all Redmi models)

MIUI has a built-in backup tool that can store application data, including Yandex.Browser. But here's the caveat: by default, search history is not included in the backup. To fix this, you need to manually add the browser to the list of backup data.

Instructions for MIUI 13/14:

1. Open Settings → About the phone and 5 times click on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
3. Select Local Backups → Set up.
4. In the list of applications, find Yandex.Browser and tick it.
5. Start creating a backup (the process can take 5-15 minutes).

The finished backup file will be saved to the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder on the internal drive to recover the history:

• 📁 Copy the file to a new phone.
• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Backup and reset → Restore.
• 🔍 Select the right backup and confirm the recovery.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with MIUI Global (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G for the European market), the built-in backup may not save Yandex data. ADB (section).

3. Export history to file (manual method)

If sync with your Yandex account is not available or you want to have a local copy of your history, you can export the data to a.html or.json file, which works on all Redmi models, but requires access to the file system.

Step-by-step:

1. Install a file manager with access to root folders (such as MiXplorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/data/ru.yandex.browser/files/YandexBrowser/History (for MIUI 14 path /data/data/com.yandex.browser/files/...).
3. Copy History and History Provider Cache files SD-map.
4. Use a converter to read history (e.g. DB Browser for SQLite for PC).

Alternative method (without root rights):

• 🌐 Open the page in the browser browser://history.
• 📄 Press Export (in) MIUI 13+ This option can be hidden – use the Three Dots → Tools).
• 💾 Save the file in.html format.

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If the history file doesn’t open, try renaming it history.json and using online converters like json-csv.com.

4.Save through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., on custom firmware Redmi), you can extract your search history using Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your phone to a PC and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (7 times press) → Developer Settings.
2. Connect Redmi to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) and type in: adb pull /data/data/ru.yandex.browser/databases/browser.db
4. The browser.db file will be copied to your PC. Open it with SQLite Browser.

In the urls table, you will find a complete search history, including:

• 🔍 Search bar queries
• 🌐 Pages visited
• ⏱️ Time and date of visit

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14 data-protected MIUI (In Settings → Confidentiality) access to /data/data/ In this case, temporarily disable the protection or use Magisk to obtain root rights.

5. Use of third-party applications for backup

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, you can use third-party utilities.The best options for Xiaomi Redmi are:

The recommended algorithm for Swift Backup is:

1. Install the app from Google Play or APKMirror.
2. Provide root access or connect via ADB.
3. Select Yandex.Browser in the list of applications.
4. Click Create a backup and wait until it is completed.
5. The backup file will be saved in the SwiftBackup folder on the internal drive.

For recovery:

• 📲 Install Yandex.Browser on a new device.
• 🔄 Run Swift Backup and select Restore.
• 🔍 Confirm the recovery of browser data.

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The backup app side (e.g. Swift Backup) allows you to save not only your search history, but also your bookmarks, passwords, and Yandex.Browser settings. This is the only way to fully transfer data to the new Redmi without loss.

6. Alternative ways: Google sync and cloud services

If you use multiple browsers or want to duplicate your story, you can sync it with your Google account or third-party cloud services, a method that works for Redmi with Chrome or Firefox installed.

Sync with Google:

• 🌐 Open Chrome on your Redmi.
• 👤 Sign in to your Google account.
• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Synchronization and turn on History.
• 🔄 Go to Yandex.Browser and export history to the HTML-File (Section 3) and then import it to Chrome.

Cloud services (such as Dropbox or OneDrive):

1. Export the history to the file (Section 3).
2. Upload the file to the cloud from your phone.
3. On the new device, download the file and import it to the browser.

Important: When importing history to Chrome, Yandex data will be mixed with Google history. To avoid duplicates, clear history in Chrome through Settings → History → Clear history before importing.

FAQ: Frequent questions about saving search history on Xiaomi Redmi