How to remove tabs on Xiaomi phone: all ways to MIUI 14/15

Why Xiaomi is accumulating extra tabs and how to fix it

Smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They often have the problem of opening dozens of tabs in the browser uncontrollably, because of the shell. MIUI, It's a default that keeps all the pages you've visited in the background. Even after you reboot the device, many tabs are automatically restored -- a feature that should save you time, in practice, leads to a slowdown in the browser and increased battery consumption.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the current ways to remove tabs on Xiaomi phones in 2026: from the basic methods for the standard Mi Browser browser to the hidden features of Chrome and the newest mobile devices. MIUI 15. we will pay special attention to the problems that arise when trying to close tabs on older versions of firmware (up to the previous version). MIUI 12), where the menu interface is significantly different.

It is important to understand that simply clicking on the cross next to the tab does not always solve the problem. In some cases, the browser continues to keep the pages in cache, which leads to:

• 🔋 Increased charge consumption (background activity tabs eat up to 15% of the battery per hour)
• 🐢 Slowdown (100+ The processor can be loaded onto the 30-40%)
• 📶 Traffic overspending (automatic page updates in the background)
• 🔒 Security risks (open sessions on social networks or banks remain active)

If you notice that the phone has started to warm for no apparent reason or the browser has become "hang" when scrolling - the first recommendation is to check the number of tabs open. Next, we will show you how to do it as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Method 1: Quickly close all tabs in Mi Browser

The standard Mi Browser (default on all Xiaomi) has a built-in mass tab closure feature, but its location depends on the version. MIUI:

For MIUI 14/15 (2023-2026 years):

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap the Tab icon** (square in the lower right corner).
2. In the upper right corner, the “Close All” button will appear** (three dots). → «Close all tabs»).
3. Confirm the action in the dialog window.

For MIUI 12 and older way another way:

1. Open the tab list (square at the bottom of the screen).
2. Click on "Edit"** (pencil icon in upper right corner).
3. Choose "Select All» → «Close” (basket below).

If the “Close All” button is inactive or not available:

• 🔄 Update your browser through the Play Market or App Store.
• ⚙️ Reset your browser settings in Settings → Annexes → Mi Browser → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 📱 Reboot your phone – sometimes tabs “hang” in memory.

Take screenshots of important pages|Save passwords from open forms|Close the background applications to speed up the process|Check for browser updates-->

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO F3/F4 Redmi Note 11/12 After mass closing, tabs can be restored the next time the browser is launched. MIUI 14. To disable it, go to the browser settings → Additionally. → Quick access to tabs and deactivate the option.

Method 2: Closing tabs in Google Chrome on Xiaomi

Google Chrome is the second most popular browser on Xiaomi smartphones. Here, the process of removing tabs is different from Mi Browser, but also has nuances. The main problem: Chrome defaults to sync tabs with a Google account, so they can reappear after cleaning.

To completely close all tabs in Chrome:

1. Open the browser and tap the tab icon** (square with a number in the upper right corner).
2. Press "Three dots» → «Close all tabs».

To disable tab synchronization (so that they do not recover):

1. Go to Chrome Settings → Your profile. → Synchronization.
2. Turn off the Tab switch**.
3. Return to the list of tabs and close them again.

If the tabs are coming back anyway:

• 🔍 Check the background processes in Settings → Annexes → Chrome → Battery → Background activity.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache through Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Update Chrome to the latest version (old versions had a tab restoration error).

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If you need to save a few tabs for later use, but close all the others, use the Bookmarks or Read Later feature (star icon in Chrome), which will free up memory without losing important links.

Method 3: Remove tabs through settings MIUI (power-user)

If standard methods do not help, you can use hidden functions. MIUI, This is a way to manage the background of the browser, and it's a way for users who are willing to immerse themselves in the technical settings.

For the compulsory closure of all tabs:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose Mi Browser or Chrome.
3. Put "Forced Stop" on it.
4. Confirm the action and restart the browser.

This method is guaranteed to close all the background processes of the browser, including the “hang” tabs, but can lead to the loss of unsaved data (for example, text in forms).

For advanced users, there is another option - cleaning through ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method requires connecting the phone to your computer and enabling developer mode:

adb shell am force-stop com.android.browser # for Mi Browser


adb shell am force-stop com.android.chrome # for Chrome

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB This can cause unstable browser operation if you execute the instructions incorrectly. Before using this method, back up your data via Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Method 4: Automatically close tabs on schedule

If you regularly have a problem with tab accumulation, it makes sense to set up automatic cleaning. MIUI, and third-party applications.

Option 1: Cleaning through “Safety” (for the purpose of MIUI 14/15):

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the “Optimization” section.**
3. Select "Deep Cleaning» → «Clear background processes».

Option 2: Third-party applications (e.g. Greenify or Greenify) SD Maid):

• 📱 Greenify – allows you to “freeze” the browser in the background, preventing the accumulation of tabs.
• 🧹 SD Maid – clears the browser cache on schedule (for example, every evening).
• ⏰ Automate – creates automatic tasks to close the browser at a certain time.

To set up automatic cleaning in Greenify:

1. Install an app from the Play Market.
2. Grant the "Special Access" rights** in your Android settings.
3. Add Mi. Browser/Chrome hibernation.
4. Activate the option "Automatic hibernation"**.

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Automatic tab cleaning reduces battery load by up to 25% and speeds up the browser, but can interrupt background downloads (such as torrents or updates).

Method 5: Removing tabs on older versions MIUI (12th)

Users of Xiaomi Redmi smartphones 4/5, Mi A1/A2 and other models MIUI 9-11 Often, the browser interface is very different from modern versions. There is no “Close everything” button, and tabs can be displayed as a preview or list.

For MIUI 9-11:

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap the tab icon (square below).
2. Hold your finger on any tab. 2-3 a second until the tick appears.
3. Select “Select All”** (in the top menu).
4. Click on the “Baskbasket” icon** at the bottom of the screen.

If this method does not work:

• 🔄 Update your browser manually via APKMirror (official versions for older ones) MIUI here).
• ⚙️ Reset browser settings through Settings → Annexes → Mi Browser → Clear the data.
• 📲 Install an alternative browser (like Firefox Focus, which automatically clears tabs when closed).

On Xiaomi Mi. A1/A2 (With pure Android, the process is similar to Chrome:

1. Open your browser and tap the tab icon.
2. Press "Three dots» → «Close all tabs».

What to do if the tabs do not close at all

In rare cases, the browser on Xiaomi can “hang” in a state where tabs cannot be closed by any of the described methods.

• 🐞 Work failure MIUI (For example, after a failed update).
• 🦠 A virus or malware that blocks browser functions.
• 🔧 Damage to system files (for example, after manual editing via Root).

Algorithm of actions in such cases:

1. Restart your phone in Safe Mode: Press the power button. Hold your finger on the "Switch off" option until you have a suggestion to go to "Safe Mode." In Safe Mode, try closing tabs in the standard way.

⚠️ Note: If the problem persists even after reinstalling the browser, this may indicate firmware damage. In this case, it is recommended to reset the phone to factory settings (with a pre-data backup) or reflash the device through the Mi Flash Tool.

FAQ: Frequent questions about closing tabs on Xiaomi