Why Yandex History is Cumulating and How to Fix It
On Xiaomi Redmi 9, search history, pages visited and activity on Yandex services is saved automatically, a standard feature for personalizing recommendations. However, over time, the accumulated data takes up space in the device’s memory, slows down the browser and can become a threat to privacy. For example, if you are looking for a gift for a loved one or check for symptoms of illness, these requests remain on the system and are available to everyone who will take your phone.
Fortunately, there are several ways to clear up Yandex history on Android: through the Yandex Browser app itself, Yandex account settings, MIUI system tools, or even third-party utilities. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including hidden features that few people know about. We will pay special attention to the nuances of working on Redmi 9 - for example, how to circumvent the limitations of the MIUI 12/13 shell and what to do if the story is not deleted by standard means.
Method 1: Clearing up history right in Yandex Browser
The most obvious and quickest method is to use built-in browser tools, which is suitable if you want to delete only browsing history and search queries without affecting Yandex account data.
Open Yandex Browser on your Redmi 9 and follow the following steps:
- 📱 Slip on the icon "Three stripes"** (menu) in the lower right corner of the screen.
- 🗑️ Select the item History → Delete the story.
- ⏳ Specify the period: Last hour, Today, Yesterday or For all time.
- ✅ Check the data types: browsing history, cookies, cache.
- 🔴 Click Delete Data and Confirm Action.
Important: This method does not delete search history in other Yandex services (e.g. Yandex.Maps or Mail).
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Method 2: Reset via Yandex account settings
If you are logged in to a Yandex account, all your activity is synced to the cloud, which means that even after you clear your browser on Redmi 9, your history can be restored the next time you log in, and you can go to your account settings to delete your data permanently.
Do the following:
- Open Yandex Browser and tap on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
- Select Manage Yandex Account → Search History.
- In the web version of settings, find the Delete History section and select a period.
- Confirm the deletion via SMS or password (if two-factor authentication is enabled).
⚠️ Warning: After this operation, the story will be erased on all devices where you use this account. If you share a login with family or colleagues, let them know in advance.
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Method 3: Remove through MIUI system settings
The MIUI shell on Xiaomi Redmi 9 allows you to manage application data centrally, a method that is useful if you want to not only clear history, but also reset Yandex services to factory settings.
Instructions:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find Yandex Browser or Yandex in the list (if the package of services is installed).
- Slip the vault. → Clear the data.
- Confirm the action by pressing OK.
| Action. | What's removed | Effects of consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Clearing the cache | Temporary files, images, scripts | Websites will load more slowly when first opened |
| Clearing the data | History, bookmarks, browser settings | You will have to reset the starting page and theme. |
| Removal of updates | The version of the application will be dropped to the factory | New browser features may be missing |
⚠️ Note: if you use Yandex.Mail or Yandex.Maps, their data may also be affected.
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Method 4: Use of third-party utilities (for power users)
If standard methods don't work (e.g., history "returns" after deletion), you can use specialized cleaning applications.
- 🧹 CCleaner – deletes cache, history and residual files.
- 🔍 SD Maid – Finds and cleanses “garbage” in system folders.
- 🛡️ Files by Google – built-in tool for freeing up memory.
Example of cleaning through CCleaner:
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Run the analysis in the Cleanup section.
- Select Yandex Browser in the list of applications.
- Check Cash, History, Cookies.
- Press Clear.
On Redmi 9 with MIUI 12/13, some utilities may require permission to access "special features" - don't worry, this is standard practice for deep cleaning.
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Before using third-party cleaners, back up important data through Settings → System → Backup. This will prevent the necessary files from being accidentally deleted.
Method 5: Reset to factory settings (last resort)
If Yandex’s history is ingrained and not deleted by any means, the last option is to completely reset the Redmi 9 to factory settings, which erases all data on the phone, including apps, photos and contacts, so use it only as a last resort.
Step-by-step:
- Make a backup through Settings → About Phone → Backup.
- Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
- Select Delete all data.
- Enter the device password (if installed).
- Confirm the reset by pressing Erase Everything.
Once you reboot, the phone will look like new, you'll need to reconfigure your Yandex account and other services, and if the problem was in the system files, this method is guaranteed to solve it.
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Resetting to factory settings is the only way to delete the history if it is stored in protected MIUI memory areas.
Additional privacy advice
To prevent Yandex history from accumulating again, set up your browser and account for automatic cleaning:
- 🔄 Enable Incognito mode in Yandex Browser for confidential searches.
- 📅 Set up automatic deletion of your history over 3 months in your account settings.
- 🔒 Use it. VPN (for example, Yandex VPN), to hide their activity from the provider.
- 🚫 Turn off history synchronization in Account Settings → Synchronization.
It is also useful to check regularly what permissions you have given to Yandex applications, for example, access to Geolocation or Contacts can be used to collect additional data.