How to completely remove the history of Yandex on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: 5 Proven Methods

On the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9T The history of search and visited pages in Yandex services can accumulate imperceptibly – from the Yandex Browser browser to search queries in the widget on the home screen. If you want to make room, hide sensitive data, or just keep your device in order, it’s important to know all the ways to clean. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 methods for deleting history, from standard settings to hidden features. MIUI, That's why they work for Redmi. 9T.

Features of Xiaomi Redmi 9T (model M2010J19SG) The manufacturer often integrates Yandex services at the firmware level, which means that the history can be stored not only in the browser, but also in system applications like Yandex Search or Yandex Maps. We will consider each case separately, and also warn against a common error in cleaning the cache, which leads to malfunctions in the work. MIUI.

1. Delete history in the Yandex browser on Xiaomi Redmi 9T

The most obvious way is to clean up the data directly in Yandex Browser. 9T The browser can be pre-installed or installed by the user. The instructions are suitable for both versions, but there are nuances with account synchronization.

To remove the story:

• 📱 Open the Yandex Browser and tap the Three Stripes icon (menu) in the lower right corner.
• 🗑️ Choose “History» → «Clear history».
• ⏳ Specify the period: “All the time” if you want to delete everything, or select a specific day.
• ✅ Check the boxes next to “Visit history”, “Cookies” and “Cash” (recommended).
• 🔄 Click “Clean” and confirm the action.

If the browser is synced to a Yandex account, the history will be deleted on all devices where you are logged in under that account. 9T, Pre-disable synchronization in the browser settings.

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⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI for Redmi 9T After cleaning the browser cache, the "Dark Theme" and "Font Size" settings may be lost. To avoid this, take a screenshot of the settings in the Browser section before cleaning. → Settings → Appearance.

2. Clearing the history of Yandex search in the widget on the home screen

Many users of Xiaomi Redmi 9T They use the Yandex Search widget directly on the home screen. This history is stored separately from the browser and cleared differently. If you notice that search queries persist even after resetting the browser, follow this instruction:

Method 1: Through the widget settings

• 🔍 Long click on the widget Yandex Search → «Settings" (cog icon).
• 📜 Go to "Inquiry History».
• 🗑️ Click on “Clear History” and confirm.

Method 2: Through system settings (if the widget is built into the MIUI)

• ⚙️ Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔎 Find Yandex Search (or Yandex without specifying).
• 🧹 Select "Storage» → «Clear the data" (this will delete all history and widget settings).

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If after cleaning the widget stopped updating the weather or news, restart Redmi 9T or update the widget manually by pulling the screen down (swipe down gesture).

On the Redmi. 9T firmware MIUI 12.5+ Yandex widget can be deeply integrated into the system, in which case the complete cleanup of the history is possible only through resetting the application settings (see section 4).

3. How to erase history in Yandex Maps on Xiaomi

Yandex Maps on Xiaomi Redmi 9T They store not only routes, but also places you've searched for or visited, and that information can take up to 500 MB of cache and be stored for years to delete:

Step 1: Cleaning up your search history

• 🗺️ Open Yandex Maps and tap on the profile avatar (upper right corner).
• ⚙️ Select "Settings» → «History».
• 🗑️ Click on “Clear Search History” and confirm.

Step 2: Removal of Save Places

• 📍 Go back to profile and select “My places».
• 🔄 Tap on “Management» → «Choose everything» → «Delete».

Step 3: Clearing the cache (optional)

• ⚙️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Yandex Maps → Warehouse.
• 🧹 Click Clear Cache (this won’t delete your account details, but will free up space).

⚠️ Note: If you use offline cards on Redmi 9T, Cleaning them through the Warehouse will remove the downloaded regions. To save offline data, delete the history only through the app menu (step 1 and 2).

4. Complete reset of Yandex data through settings MIUI

If standard methods do not help, or you want to remove all traces of Yandex from your phone (including widget settings, cache and temporary files), use a system reset. 9T any version MIUI, but it requires caution.

Instructions:

• ⚙️ Open the Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 Enter in the search "Yandex" - the system will show all related applications (Yandex Search, Yandex Browser, Yandex Maps, etc.).
• 📛 Choose each one and click on "Storage» → «Clear the data” (not just the cache!).
• 🔄 For complete removal, also click Reset Settings (if available).

This method will remove:

• 📌 All search queries and browser history.
• 📍 Save places and routes in Maps.
• 🔑 Authorization data (you will have to re-enter).
• ⚙️ Individual settings of widgets (weather, news).

On the Redmi. 9T firmware MIUI 13+ Some Yandex system applications can recover history after a reset if sync with a Xiaomi account is enabled:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Turn off synchronization for Yandex and Mi Account.
3. Perform a data reset (see the instructions above).

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5. Deletion of history through Yandex account (remote)

If you are logged in to Yandex’s Redmi account 9T, All search history, browser and maps can be duplicated in the cloud. To remove it from all devices, including your phone, use the web version of Yandex Passport:

Step-by-step:

1. 🌐 Open a website on your computer or phone passport.yandex.ru/profile log in.
2. 📊 Go to the “Search History” section (on the left menu).
3. 🗑️ Click on “Clear History” and select a period (“All Time” for complete deletion).
4. 🔄 Confirm the action through SMS or the Yandex Key application.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Deletes history on all devices where you logged in to your account.
• ✅ No need to access Redmi 9T (You can do it with another phone).
• ✅ Allows selective removal of records (for example, on the last day).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Does not clear cache and temporary files on the phone (you need to do it separately).
• ❌ Does not affect data stored locally without an account.

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Cleaning up your Yandex account is the only way to delete your history from all devices at the same time, including Redmi. 9T, tablet.

6. alternative methods: through recovery and ADB

For power users who want to erase all traces of Yandex (for example, before selling a phone), advanced methods are suitable. They require technical skills and can affect the stability of the system.

Method 1: Recovery Mode

This method will delete all Yandex data, including system files:

1. 🔄 Turn off Redmi. 9T.
2. 🔘 Press the power button. + Volume up to enter Recovery Mode.
3. 📛 Select "Wipe Data» → «Advanced Wipe».
4. 🗃️ Mark Cache and Dalvik Cache (do not touch Data or your phone will be wiped off your phone!).
5. 🔄 Confirm the action and restart the device.

Method 2: ADB (for developers)

If you have access to ADB, You can manually delete Yandex files:

adb shell pm clear ru.yandex.searchplugin


adb shell pm clear com.yandex.browser




adb shell pm clear ru.yandex.yandexmaps

These commands will completely reset the settings of these applications.

• ⚙️ Turn on "Debugging by" USB» In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times according to version, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 🖥️ Get Redmi on board. 9T to the computer and execute commands in the terminal.

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB or Recovery Mode without experience can lead to data loss or firmware failure. 9T With a blocked bootloader, incorrect commands can cause a brick (turning the phone into a brick»).

7 How to Prevent History from Preserving the Future

Not to clean up the history of Yandex on Redmi 9T manually, set up automatic deletion or disable data retention:

In Yandex:

• 🔍 Open the Yandex Browser → Settings → Confidentiality.
• 🚫 Turn off “Save History” and “Synchronization».
• ⏳ Enable Auto Cleaning on Exit (will delete the history after closing the browser).

In Yandex Search (widget):

• ⚙️ Go to the widget settings (long press). → gear).
• 🔄 Turn off “Personalization” and “Request History».

Yandex Maps:

• 🗺️ Open the profile → «Settings» → «Confidentiality».
• 🚫 Deactivate “Save Search History” and “Location Tracking».

On Yandex's account:

• 🌐 Go to the passport.yandex.ru/profile.
• 📊 In the Search History section, click Settings and turn on Auto Cleanup (e.g. once a month).

At Xiaomi Redmi. 9T You can also limit Yandex’s access to data through system settings:

• ⚙️ Open the Settings. → Confidentiality → Application authorizations.
• 🔍 Find Yandex apps and disable access to “Storage”, “Location” and “Contacts».

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Yandex history