How to completely remove the history of Yandex on Xiaomi Redmi 9S: 5 proven ways

Search history and activity on Yandex services is like a digital trail that remains after every request, website visited or video viewed. On a Xiaomi Redmi 9S smartphone, this information can accumulate not only in the browser, but also in Yandex.Search, Yandex.Navigator or Yandex.Maps. If you want to clean this data — for example, to make space, protect privacy or just “start from scratch” — it is important to know all possible ways.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods to remove Yandex history on Redmi 9S:

• 📱 via Yandex.Browser settings;
• 🔍 via Yandex.Search;
• 🌐 via the web version of Yandex.ID;
• 📂 through cleaning the cache and application data;
• 🔄 reset MIUI (last resort).

Each method is suitable for different purposes, from selectively deleting individual records to completely clearing all traces of activity, and we will also explain why the story can reappear after deleting and how to avoid it.

1. Delete history in Yandex.Browser on Redmi 9S

Yandex.Browser is one of the most popular apps on Xiaomi smartphones, especially if it is installed by default in MIUI firmware. To clear your visit history, follow the following steps:

1. Open Yandex.Browser on your Redmi 9S.
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in lower right corner.
3. Select History.
4. Click on the icon. 🗑️ Basket in the upper right corner.
5. Select the required records or select Delete everything.
6. Confirm the action by clicking Delete.

If you want to delete not only your history, but also your cookies, cache and saved passwords, go to Settings → Privacy → Clear Data. Here you can select the time range (for example, “Last Hour” or “All Time”) and the data types to delete.

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⚠️ Note: If you are syncing with a Yandex account, the history can be stored on the company’s servers even after local deletion.ID (see section 3).

2. Clearing the search history in the Yandex application

The Yandex.Search app (or Yandex with the I icon) stores a separate query history that is not associated with the browser to delete it:

1. Open the Yandex app on Redmi 9S.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Choose Search History.
4. Click on the icon. 🗑️ top-screen.
5. Choose Delete All or select individual requests.
6. Confirm removal.

If the story doesn't clear, check if the sync with the cloud is enabled, in which case the data can be restored after the phone restarts, to turn off sync:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Yandex.
• 🔕 Turn off the option of Synchronizing the story.

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3. Complete cleanup of history through Yandex.ID

The most reliable way to erase all traces of activity is to use the web version of Yandex.ID. This will allow you to delete the history not only on the Redmi 9S, but also on all devices associated with the account.

1. Open any browser on your phone or computer.
2. Go to passport.yandex.ru/profile.
3. Sign in under your account.
4. Select Data Management and Personalization.
5. Go to the Search History tab.
6. Click Clear History and confirm the action.

You can also set up automatic deletion of your history over 3, 6 or 12 months.

• 📅 Select Data Storage Settings.
• 🔄 Set an automatic cleaning period.

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If you sell or transfer Redmi 9S to another person, be sure to log out of Yandex account in your phone settings (Accounts → Yandex → Delete account).

4. Deletion of cache and data of Yandex applications

If the story continues to appear after cleaning, the problem may be in the cached data. On MIUI (Xiaomi Redmi 9S firmware), it can be erased through system settings:

1. Open the phone settings.
2. Go to the Apps → Application management.
3. Find in the list Yandex.Browser or Yandex.
4. Slip the Warehouse.
5. Click Clear the cache and Clear the data.

What are the differences between these options?

• 🧹 Clear cache – deletes temporary files (images, scripts), but saves logins and settings.
• 🗃️ Clear data – resets the application to factory settings (including history, bookmarks, passwords).

⚠️ Note: After cleaning the data in Yandex.Browser, you will have to re-enter your account and configure synchronization. If you do not remember the password, restore it in advance on the Yandex website.

5. Resetting phone settings (last resort)

If no methods have helped, and the history of Yandex is persistently restored, perhaps the data is stored in the system files MIUI. In this case, a complete reset of the phone will help, but you should use it only if:

• 📱 You sell or transfer Redmi. 9S fellow.
• 🔒 You need to erase all data (including hidden files).
• 🛠️ Other methods have failed, and history is critical (e.g., when sensitive information is leaked).

Resetting instructions:

1. Make a backup copy of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select Reset all settings.
4. Enter a password (if required) and confirm the action.

After the reboot, the phone will be like new — without Yandex history and other user data.

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Factory resets are the only way to 100% remove all traces of activity, including system logs and app cache, but after this procedure you will have to reconfigure the phone, install applications and restore data from the backup.

6.Why does Yandex history return after deletion?

Many Redmi 9S users are faced with the fact that the search history or browser appears again, even after cleaning.

If you use a cloud-based MIUI backup, history can be restored when you restore your phone from a backup.

• 🔄 Before reset, disable backup in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronization.
• 📱 After reset, do not restore data from the old backup.

7. Alternative ways to protect confidentiality

Deleting your history isn't the only way to protect your data. On Redmi 9S, you can use:

• 🔐 Incognito mode in Yandex.Browser: Open the browser → Put it on the mask icon (🎭) in the lower right corner In this mode, history and cookies are not stored.
• 🛡️ Tracking Block: Yandex.Browser Settings → Confidentiality → Block tracking.
• 🔄 Automatic cleaning: Configure in Yandex.ID Automatic deletion of history older than 3 months.

For maximum anonymity, alternative browsers such as Firefox Focus or Brave can be used, which block trackers by default and do not save history.

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If you use public Wi-Fi frequently, turn on the VPN customized MIUI (Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access Point and modem → VPN). It's hiding your real life. IP-Address from Yandex and other services.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting Yandex history