Cookies are small files that which sites save on your device to store data about sessions, authorization and personalized settings. Over time, they accumulate, occupy memory, and can cause web pages to malfunction or leak confidential information. In Yandex Browser on Android cleaning cookies differs from the desktop version, and many users face difficulties: where to find the necessary settings, how not to delete important data (for example, saved passwords) and what to do if after cleaning the sites stop working.

This article will not just tell you how to delete cookies, but also explain what types of data are stored in cookieshow they affect the browser, and why sometimes clearing them does not solve the problem with frozen sites. We will analyze step-by-step guide for different versions Yandex Browser, including the nuances of working with synchronization via Yandex Account, and provide a checklist for safe cleaning. If you have never cleared cookies or have done it for a long time, here you will find answers to all questions, including those that are not covered in standard guides.

What is cookies and why they need to be cleared

Cookies (or HTTP-cookies) are text files that are created by sites when you visit. They store:

  • 🔑 Authorization data (so as not to enter your login/password every time)
  • 🛒 Cart contents in online stores
  • ⚙️ Interface settings (language, theme, font)
  • 📊 Information for analytics (for example, time spent on the page)

Over time, cookies accumulate, and this can lead to:

  • 🐢 Slower page loading (the browser spends time processing outdated data)
  • 🔄 Site display errors (for example, "session expired" with active authorization)
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Risks of personal data leakage (if the device is used by several people)
  • 📱 Browser cache overflow (especially important for smartphones with low memory)

However Not all cookies are harmful: some of them are critical for the operation of sites. For example, without them, settings in Google Docs or progress in online games will not be saved. Therefore, cleaning must be carried out selectively - more on this in the next section.

📊 How often do you clear cookies in your browser?
Once a week
Once a month
Only when problems arise
Never cleared

When exactly you need to clear cookies in Yandex Browser

There are several obvious signs that it’s time to delete cookies:

  1. Sites do not remember authorization —you log into your account, but after reloading the page or the browser asks you to enter your login/password again.
  2. Errors in displaying content —for example, instead of personalized recommendations, you see a standard feed, as for a new user.
  3. The browser is slow —pages take longer to load than usual, especially on sites with a large number of interactive elements (social networks, marketplaces).
  4. Problems with payments —when you try to pay for a product or service, errors like “The transaction could not be completed” occur.

It is also recommended to clear cookies in the following cases:

  • 🔄 You sell or give the phone to another person
  • 🛡️ You suspect that the device might have a virus or spyware
  • 📱 You want to free up space in your smartphone memory (cookies can take up to 50–100 MB)
  • 🔍 Test the operation of the site in a “clean” browser (for example, as a new user)
⚠️ Attention: If you use Yandex Browser to work with corporate systems (for example, 1C or Bitrix24), cleaning Cookies may result in loss of access. Before the procedure, check with the system administrator whether your sessions are tied to specific cookies.

Step-by-step guide: how to clear cookies in Yandex Browser on Android

The process of clearing cookies in the mobile version Yandex Browser is different from the desktop version. Follow these instructions:

  1. Open Yandex Browser and click on the icon ⋮ (three dots) in the lower right corner.
  2. Select from the menu Settings (gear icon).
  3. Scroll down and find the section Privacy → Clear data.
  4. Tick the boxes:
    • 🍪 Cookies and data sites
    • 🗑️ Cached images and files (optional if you want to free up more space)
  • Click Clear data and confirm the action.

    • Save important passwords (if you don’t use a password manager)

    Close all tabs with pending payments

    Make sure there are no active sessions in online banking

    Take screenshots of website settings (if any are critical)

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    If you need to clear cookies only for certain sites, do the following:

    1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Site settings.
    2. Select Cookies.
    3. In the search bar, enter the site address (for example, vk.com).
    4. Tap on the site and click Delete.
      5. ⚠️ Attention: In some versions Yandex Browser (especially on older smartphones), the item Site settings may be missing. In this case, cleaning is only possible for all sites at once.

      What to do if sites stop working after clearing cookies

      Sometimes after deleting cookies, users encounter problems:

      • 🔄 Infinite page reload (for example, in VKontakte or Tinkoff Bank)
      • 🚫 Message "Access denied" or "Session invalid"
      • ⚙️ Interface settings have been reset (language, topic)

    Here's how to fix it:

    Problem Cause Solution
    The site asks you to log in again Cookies with a session token have been deleted Login again (sometimes a password change is required)
    The shopping cart is empty Data on added products has been cleared Add products again or restore via order history
    The site opens in the mobile version Display settings have been reset Manually select "Full version" in the site menu
    Payment error Banking details have been deleted session Repeat payment or use another browser

    If the problem is not solved, try:

    1. Refresh page (↻).
    2. Clear browser cache (in settings Clear data → Cached images).
    3. Restart the browser or phone.
    4. Use incognito mode to check (if the site works in it, the problem is definitely in cookies).
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    If the site is critical (for example, a work portal), before When clearing cookies, take a screenshot of the settings page or export data through site functions (if provided).

    How to clear cookies for individual sites (selective clearing)

    If you need to delete cookies for only a few resources (for example, Facebook or AliExpress), but save data for other sites, use this method:

    1. Open Yandex Browser and go to the site for which you want to clear cookies.
    2. Tap on the icon 🔒 (padlock) in the address bar.
    3. Select Site Settings (or Site Information in some versions).
    4. Scroll down and click Clear data or Delete cookies.

    This method does not work for all sites - some resources (for example, Google or Mail.ru) may block electoral cleaning In this case, you will have to delete cookies completely or use extensions for managing cookies (for example, Cookie-Editor).

    You can also add sites to exceptionsso that their cookies are not cleared during general cleaning:

    1. Go to Settings → Privacy → Site settings → Cookies.
    2. Enable the option Block cookies of third-party sites (this will reduce the number of unnecessary cookies).
    3. In the section Exceptions add the addresses of sites for which you want to save cookies (for example, [*.]yandex.ru for all Yandex services).

    Clearing cookies through Android settings (alternative method)

    If for some reason you cannot clear cookies through the browser itself (for example, due to a crash or an outdated version), you can do this through the system settings Android:

    1. Open Phone settings.
    2. Go to Applications → Yandex Browser.
    3. Tap on Memory (or Storage).
    4. Click Clear cache and Clear data.
    ⚠️ Attention: Clearing data through system settings deletes all browser settings, including history, bookmarks and saved passwords. This method should be used only as a last resort!

    If you need to save bookmarks or history, first export them:

    1. B Yandex Browser go to Bookmarks (star icon).
    2. Tap on ⋮ → Export bookmarks.
    3. Save the file (for example, to Google Drive or to a memory card).
    What happens if you clear browser data through Android settings?

    This will delete:

    - All cookies and cache

    - Browsing and download history

    - Saved passwords (if synchronization with Yandex Account is not used)

    - Browser interface settings (theme, font, gestures)

    - Form autofill data

    It will be impossible to restore them, so this method is recommended only in case of serious failures in the browser.

    How to automate the clearing of cookies (synchronization settings)

    In order not to clear cookies manually, you can set up automatic clearing or synchronization via Yandex Account:

    • 🔄 Auto clear on exit: Enabled in Settings → Privacy → Clear data on exit. The browser will delete cookies every time you close.
    • ☁️ Synchronization with Yandex Account: If you are logged in, some data (for example, bookmarks and passwords) will be saved in the cloud and restored after clearing.
    • 📅 Periodic cleaning: Use applications like CCleaner or SD Maid to automatically clear the cache and cookies on a schedule.

    To enable synchronization:

    1. Open Yandex Browser and tap on the avatar in the upper right corner.
    2. Select Log in to your account (if not logged in yet).
    3. In your account settings, enable the following options:
      • 🔐 Passwords
      • ⭐ Bookmarks
      • 📤 History (optional)

    Please note: synchronization does not save cookies —only bookmarks, passwords and history. Therefore, after cleaning, you will still have to log in to the sites again.

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    Synchronization through Yandex Account does not protect against the loss of cookies, but allows you to quickly restore bookmarks and passwords after cleaning.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about clearing cookies in the Yandex Browser

    Is it possible to clear cookies for only one site without affecting the others?

    Yes, this is possible. Open the desired site in the browser, click on the lock icon (🔒) in the address bar. line and select Clear data. However, not all sites support this function - some (for example, Google or VKontakte) may ignore selective cleaning.

    Why do some sites open in the mobile version after clearing cookies?

    This happens because display settings were stored in cookies (for example, selecting the “full version of the site”). After clearing, the site detects your device as a mobile one and shows the adaptive version. To fix this, find the “Full version” or “Desktop version” link at the bottom of the page.

    Will it be possible? clearing cookies delete saved passwords?

    No, saved passwords are stored separately from cookies (if you use the built-in password manager Yandex BrowserHowever, if you have not synchronized passwords with Yandex Account, they may be lost when you completely clear your browser data through settings. Android.

    How to clear cookies if Yandex Browser does not open?

    If the browser freezes or does not start, clear its data through the settings Android:

    1. Go in Settings → Applications → Yandex Browser → Memory.
    2. Click Clear cache and Clear data.

    Please note that this will delete all browser settings, including history and bookmarks.

    Is it possible to restore deleted cookies?

    No, it is impossible to restore deleted cookies. These files are not backed up and are not synchronized with the cloud. The only way to regain access to the sites is to log in again and set them up. yourself.