Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 9 smartphones often face the need to delete personal data accumulated during active use of the Internet. Yandex browser, being one of the most popular tools for navigating the network on Android, keeps a detailed log of visited pages and entered queries. This is convenient for quick access to previously opened sites, but can become a privacy problem if the device is used by several people or if you plan to sell a gadget.
The process of deleting data on the MIUI operating system has its own nuances, different from standard Android, especially when it comes to deep cleaning of cache and synchronized data. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the available ways to delete history, from basic deleting through the browser menu to complete cleaning of application data through system settings.
Regular cleaning should not be ignored, as a crowded cache can slow down your browser and take up valuable space in the internal memory of Redmi 9. We will look at not only manual methods, but also automated solutions, and also understand how to prevent the preservation of history in the future.
Delete history through the interface of the browser Yandex
The most obvious and quick way to remove your activity is to use the browser’s built-in tools, which allow you to selectively delete individual pages or clean the entire journal in a couple of taps. Open the Yandex app on your Xiaomi smartphone and look at the bottom control panel.
Click on the icon with three horizontal bars located in the lower right corner of the screen to open the main menu. In the list that appears, select History, which is usually indicated by the watch symbol, and here you will see a chronological list of all the resources visited, sorted by date.
- 🗑️ To delete one entry, click and hold your finger on the desired site, then select a cross or delete button.
- 🧹 To clear everything, click on the Clear History button (often at the top or bottom of the list).
- 📅 You can choose the time range: for the last hour, today, yesterday or all the time.
- ✅ Confirm the action in the pop-up window so that the data is permanently deleted.
⚠️ Note: Deleting your history through the browser menu does not always clear cached images and cookies unless you tick the appropriate boxes in the advanced cleaning settings.
It is important to note that if your device is synced to your Yandex ID account, deleting your phone history can automatically delete it on your other devices (tablet, computer), which ensures data unity, but requires caution if you want to clean only a particular Redmi 9 gadget.
Complete data cleanup through Android settings
If standard deletion through the browser did not give the desired result or you want to get rid of all temporary files, you need to use the system settings MIUI. This method is more radical and allows you to erase all traces of the application, including cache, cookies and stored form data.
Go to the Settings menu of your Xiaomi smartphone. Find the Apps section and select All Apps. In the long list of installed programs, find Yandex (or Yandex if you use English interface localization).
In the app management menu that opens, you're interested in the Clean button (usually located at the bottom of the screen), and you'll see two options when you click on it:
- 🧹 Clear cache: deletes temporary files, speeding up work, but saves logins and history.
- 💥 Clean everything: Resets the app completely to “as after installation” by removing history, passwords and settings.
To completely clear your search history on Redmi 9, you need to select the Clean Everything option, the system will warn you that all application data will be deleted, agree to the action, and then the next time you run the Yandex browser will look like you just installed it.
☑️ Check before complete cleaning
Keep in mind that after the Clean Up procedure, you will need to re- log in to your account and customize your browser to suit you, which is the most effective way to remove any traces of activity that may have remained in the hidden system folders.
History management through Yandex account
Modern browsers are closely integrated with cloud services, and Yandex is no exception. If you are logged in to your profile, your search history can be stored on the company’s servers, regardless of the actions performed locally on the Xiaomi phone.
To manage this data, open your browser and go to your profile settings or use the direct link to the data management page (ya.ru/settings). This is the History section, which displays all requests made from any devices associated with this account.
| Action. | Where to find out. | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Deletion of the recording | Cross next to the request | Deletion of a specific request only |
| Period cleanup | "Clear history" button | Deletion of data for a selected period of time |
| Disabling Conservation | Switch "Keep History" | Termination of recording of new actions |
By disabling your account history saving, you prevent the accumulation of new data in the cloud, but you need to manually delete the records you have already saved, especially if you are using the same account on your work and personal devices.
What happens when you move away from the cloud?
Regularly checking your cloud history is a good habit for maintaining digital hygiene, allowing you to monitor what information about your interests is stored on servers, and allowing you to quickly remove compromising requests.
Using Incognito Mode for Privacy
In order not to wonder how to clear the search history on Xiaomi Redmi 9 in the future, the easiest way to prevent it is to prevent it from appearing. To do this, Yandex has a special Incognito mode, in which the browser does not save the history of visits, entered data in forms, cookies and files.
It's very easy to activate this mode. Open the browser menu (three bars) and select Incognito Mode or click the appropriate mask icon. A new window will open with a distinctive dark design that signals privacy enabled.
- 🕵️ The history of visited sites is not saved in the browser.
- 🔑 Passwords and forms are not recorded.
- 🍪 Cookies are deleted immediately after closing the incognito tabs.
- 📥 Files downloaded in this mode remain in the phone's memory.
⚠️ Note: Incognito mode only hides your actions on the device itself. Your ISP, Wi-Fi network administrator and visited sites can still see your device. IP-address and activity.
Use incognito mode when searching for information, using other people's devices, or if you need to log into a second account at the same time as your main one, which will save you from having to clean thoroughly after each session.
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To quickly switch to incognito mode on Redmi 9, you can add a widget to the desktop or use the voice command Alice: "Open the window incognito."
Automatic cleaning and third-party utilities
The MIUI operating system installed on Redmi 9 has a powerful optimization tool built in.The Security app (green icon with lightning) allows you to clean garbage and cache of applications, including the Yandex browser, in automatic or manual mode.
Run the Security app and select Cleanup. System will analyze the space and suggest that you delete temporary files. For more details, go to the Applications section inside the security utility, find Yandex and clear its data. This is an alternative path to system settings, which is often faster.
There are also third-party cleaning apps, such as CCleaner or Files by Google, which can be set up to automatically clean up your browser history on a schedule or when a certain amount of trash is reached.
However, be careful with aggressive cleaners that can remove not only garbage, but also useful data, such as authorization in applications. built-in tools Xiaomi and the browser itself is usually quite enough to maintain the cleanliness of the system.
Set up synchronization and backup
Before you start a radical cleanup, it’s important to understand how sync works on your Redmi 9. If you want history deleted wherever you use your account, make sure sync is on. If the goal is to leave traces only on your phone, it’s better to temporarily disable sync.
In the Yandex browser settings, go to Sync, where you can choose which data will be sent to the server: only passwords, only bookmarks, or all with history. Flexible configuration allows you to save usability (for example, access to passwords on all devices), while eliminating synchronization of search history.
Disabling history sync is a great compromise for those who value privacy but don't want to lose access to their bookmarks. After changing your settings, remember to restart your browser so that the changes take effect.
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Flexible synchronization allows you to save access to passwords and bookmarks on all devices, while eliminating the transfer of search history.
Keep in mind that data management is a continuous process, and check your privacy settings regularly, especially after major updates to Yandex or MIUI, as developers can change their default storage policies.