Smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 9A has become one of the most popular budget devices due to its balanced characteristics and affordable price. However, even on such a device, digital garbage accumulates over time: the history of visited sites, browser cache, cookies and form autofills. This data not only takes up precious memory space, but can also pose a privacy threat - especially if you use public Wi-Fi networks or give the phone to other people.

In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to clear history in browsers on Redmi 9A, including standard MIUI Browser, Google Chrome, as well as alternative applications like Firefox or Opera. You will learn how to delete individual records, erase the entire history for a certain period, and also how to automate the cleaning process using built-in tools MIUI. We will pay special attention to the nuances associated with the firmware version and interface features Xiaomi.

It is important to understand that clearing history is not only a matter of free space, but also protection of personal data. For example, saved passwords and bank card data in the browser can be retrieved by attackers if the device is lost. Therefore, regular cleaning is a mandatory procedure for those who care about security.

Why it is important to clear browser history on Android

Many users Redmi 9A underestimate the risks associated with the accumulation of data in the browser. Meanwhile, the browsing history and cache contain:

  • 🔍 A list of all sites visited —from social networks to banking services. This data can be used to analyze your interests or even blackmail.
  • 💳 Saved autofill forms, including names, addresses, phone numbers and sometimes credit card information.
  • 🍪 Cookiesthat track your behavior on sites and can transmit information to advertising networks.
  • 📦 Cached files, which take up up to several gigabytes of memory and slow down the browser.

On Redmi 9A with its modest 32 GB of internal memory (of which available user about 20 GB) every megabyte counts. For example, the cache Google Chrome can grow to 500 MB or more if it is not cleared for months. This leads to:

  • ⚡ Slower page loading and browser freezes.
  • 📉 Reduced free space for photos, videos and applications.
  • 🔄 Frequent failures when updating applications due to lack of memory.

In addition, If you have ever logged into accounts on other people's devices or connected to open Wi-Fi networks (for example, in cafes or airports), your history can be intercepted using special tools. Clearing data after such sessions is a mandatory precaution.

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Ways to clear history in the standard browser MIUI Browser

MIUI Browser is a proprietary browser from Xiaomi, preinstalled on all smartphones in the series Redmi, including Redmi 9A. Its interface is different from Google Chrome, so there are different ways to clear history. Let's consider two methods: through the browser menu and through the phone settings.

Method 1: Cleaning through the browser menu

This is the fastest method that does not require exiting the application. Follow the instructions:

  1. Open MIUI Browser (icon with a blue globe and a white letter "Mi").
  2. Click on the three dots in the lower right corner of the screen to open the menu.
  3. Select an item History (icon with a clock).
  4. In the upper right corner, click on the trash can (Delete).
  5. A window will appear with a choice of period: Last hour, Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days or All time. Select the desired option.
  6. Confirm deletion by clicking OK.

If you need to delete only individual entries, long pressing on any line in the history will highlight it, after which you can mark other entries and click on the trash can.

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Method 2: Cleaning through phone settings

This method is useful if the browser is unstable or you want to delete not only history, but also cache, as well as autofill data. To do this:

  1. Open Settings phone. (gear icon).
  2. Go to section Applications → Manage applications.
  3. In the list, find MIUI Browser i tap on it.
  4. Select Storage.
  5. Click Clear data (this will delete history, bookmarks and settings) or Clear cache (will delete only temporary files).
⚠️ Attention: Option Clear data will reset the browser to factory settings. All bookmarks, saved passwords and personal settings will be lost. Use this method only if the browser is extremely unstable.

If you want to keep the bookmarks, but delete the rest of the data, export them before clearing:

  1. B MIUI Browser open the menu (three dots) → Bookmarks.
  2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Export bookmarks.
  3. Select the format (HTML or JSON) and save the file in the phone memory or the cloud.

Clear history in Google Chrome on Redmi 9A

Google Chrome is the most popular browser on Android, and many users Redmi 9A install it instead of the standard one. MIUI BrowserThe cleaning process here is more flexible, since Chrome is synchronized with a Google account and allows you to manage history from any device.

Method 1: Deleting history through the Chrome menu

To clear history directly in the browser:

  1. Open Google Chrome.
  2. Tap on the three dots in the upper right corner → History.
  3. Click Clear browsing data.
  4. Select a time range: from Last hour to All time.
  5. Tick the types of data to delete:
    • 📝 Browsing history
    • 🍪 Cookies and site data
    • 🗑️ Cached images and files
  • Click Clear data.

    • If you are signed in to your Google account, the history will be deleted from all devices where synchronization is enabled. To clear data only on Redmi 9A, turn off synchronization in Chrome settings before deleting.

    Method 2: Automatic clearing when exiting

    Chrome allows you to configure automatic deletion of history when you close the browser. This is convenient if you often use other people's networks or give your phone to other people. To activate the function:

    1. Open Chrome → three dots → Settings.
    2. Go to section Privacy and Security.
    3. Select Clear data on exit.
    4. Activate the switch and check the types of data to be automatically deleted.

    Now, every time you close Chrome, history and the cache will be erased. Please note that this may slightly slow down the loading of frequently visited sites, since the cache will not be saved.

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    If after cleaning Chrome begins to work slower, try disabling the "Traffic Saver" option in the browser settings. It compresses data, but may conflict with some sites.

    Deleting history in other browsers (Firefox, Opera, Yandex)

    Users Redmi 9A often install alternative browsers to save traffic or access unique features. Let's look at how to clear history in the most popular of them.

    Mozilla Firefox

    Firefox is famous for its privacy policy and flexible clearing settings. To delete history:

    1. Open Firefox and click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
    2. Select Settings → Delete personal data.
    3. Tick the boxes:
      • 📜 Log of visits and downloads
      • 🍪 Cookie
      • 🗃️ Cache
      • 🔑 Active sessions (if you need to log out of all accounts)
  • Click Delete data.

    • Firefox also supports private browsing mode (Private Browsing), in which the history is not saved at all. To activate it, click on the mask in the upper right corner or select New private tab in the menu.

    Opera and Yandex Browser

    Both browsers have similar cleaning mechanisms. In Opera:

    1. Open the menu ("O" icon at the bottom of the screen) → Settings.
    2. Go to Clear browsing data.
    3. Select the period and data types, then click Clear.

    In Yandex Browser the path is a little different:

    1. Click on the three bars at the bottom → Settings.
    2. Select Clear data.
    3. Tick the required boxes and confirm deletion.

    Both browsers support Turbo mode (in Opera) and Turbo mode (in Yandex), which compress traffic, but can save additional data to speed up loading. After using these modes, it is recommended to clear the cache more often.

    How to clear history through the Android system settings

    If you want to delete data from all browsers at the same time or are faced with the fact that the browser does not open, you can use the system settings tools MIUI. This method is also useful for clearing data from applications that do not have a built-in function for deleting history (for example, some mini-browsers or web viewers).

    Cleaning through "Settings → Applications"

    This method is universal and works for any browsers:

    1. Open Settings → Applications → Manage applications.
    2. Find the desired browser in the list (for example, Chrome or MIUI Browser) and tap on it.
    3. Select Storage.
    4. Click Clear cache (safe) or Clear data (deletes everything, including bookmarks and settings).

    For mass clearing of several browsers:

    1. In the section Manage applications click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
    2. Select Sort by sizeto see which browsers are taking up the most space.
    3. Clear the cache for each one one by one.

    Use the built-in cleaner MIUI

    MIUI has a built-in memory optimization tool - Cleaner. It allows you to delete unnecessary files, including browser cache, in a few taps:

    1. Open the application Security (shield icon).
    2. Go to the tab Cleaner.
    3. Wait until the scan is completed.
    4. In the section Junk files select Application cache.
    5. Tick the browsers whose cache you want to clear and click Clear.

    This method does not delete your browsing history, but it effectively frees up space by deleting temporary files. For complete cleaning, combine it with manually deleting history through the browser menu.

    ⚠️ Attention: In some versions MIUI for Redmi 9A application Security may be called Optimization or Cleaner. The interface may vary slightly depending on the regional firmware.

    Automatic history clearing: setting up the scheduler

    Manually clearing history can be tedious, especially if you actively use Internet. Fortunately, Redmi 9A you can set up automatic data deletion on a schedule or under certain conditions.

    Auto-cleaning in MIUI Browser

    Proprietary browser Xiaomi does not have a built-in scheduler, but you can use the system one tool Cleaner for regularly clearing the cache:

    1. Open Security → Cleaner.
    2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
    3. Enable the option Auto clear and set a schedule (for example, once a week).

    This will delete the cache, but not the history. For complete automation, you can use third-party applications like CCleaner or SD Maid, which can clear browser history on a schedule.

    Automatic cleaning in Google Chrome

    Chrome allows you to configure the deletion of history at certain intervals:

    1. Open Chrome → three dots → Settings.
    2. Go to Privacy and Security → Clear browsing data.
    3. Select Time range → All time.
    4. Tick the required data types and click Clear data.

      5. For complete automation:

      • 🤖 Use Tasker or MacroDroid to create automatic tasks. For example, you can set your history to be cleared every evening at 23:00.
      • 📱 Turn on synchronization with your Google account and clear history from your computer via myactivity.google.com.

    If you often forget to clear your history, set a reminder in Google Calendar or use a widget Google Keep with a checklist.

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    Automatic cleaning saves time, but can delete necessary data (for example, saved passwords). Always make sure that important information is backed up.

    What to do if the history is not cleared

    Sometimes users Redmi 9A face the fact that the browser history is not deleted or returns after clearing. This can happen for several reasons:

    Problem Possible cause Solution
    History returns after deletion Synchronization with Google or Xiaomi account Disable synchronization in the browser settings before cleaning
    The "Clear" button is inactive The browser is running in the background Close the browser through the recent applications menu and try again
    Error when cleaning Damaged cache files Clear browser data via Settings → Applications
    History is not displayed in the list On mode incognito History in incognito mode is not saved or cleared

    If none of the methods helped, try the following steps:

    1. Reboot your phone — sometimes background processes block clearing.
    2. Update your browser via Google Play —older versions may have bugs.
    3. Clear data applications via Settings → Applications (this will delete all browser settings).
    4. Check access rights: Some applications require permission to work with other apps to clean them.

    If the problem persists, it may be due to a bug in the firmware. In this case, resetting the browser settings to factory settings or flashing the phone will help (but this is a last resort).

    What to do if the browser does not open at all?

    If the browser does not start even after clearing the data, try:

    1. Uninstall updates via Settings → Applications → Three dots → Uninstall updates.

    2. Clear cache and data Google Play Services (sometimes this helps with failures).

    3. Install an alternative browser (for example, Firefox) and transfer bookmarks to it.

    Additional security and optimization tips

    Clearing history is only part of the data protection measures on Redmi 9A. Here are some additional recommendations:

    • 🔒 Use password managers (for example, Bitwarden or KeePassDX) instead of saving passwords in the browser.
    • 🛡️ Enable two-factor authentication for your Google and Xiaomi account.
    • 🌐 Use VPN (for example, ProtonVPN or Windscribe) when connecting to public Wi-Fi.
    • 📱 Regularly update the firmware —in new versions MIUI security vulnerabilities are closed.
    • 🗑️ Set up automatic cleaning cache via Security → Cleaner.

    For users Redmi 9A it is especially important to monitor the free space on the device. When the memory runs out, the system begins to work unstable: applications crash, browsers slow down, and sometimes the phone cannot even install updates. To avoid this:

    • 📁 Transfer photos and videos to SD card or to the cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud).
    • 🎮 Delete the game cache via Settings → Applications (games like PUBG Mobile or Free Fire can take up 1-2 GB of cache).
    • 📥 Clear downloads: folder Download often contains unnecessary files.

    On Redmi 9A with MIUI 12.5 firmware and later, the “Lite Mode” function is available, which optimizes the system when there is insufficient memory. You can activate it in Settings → Accessibility. → Easy mode.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about clearing history on Redmi 9A

    Is it possible to restore history after clearing?

    If the history was synchronized with a Google or Xiaomi account, it can be restored by logging into this account on another device. Without synchronization, restoration is almost impossible, since data recovery is almost impossible. are deleted irrevocably. The exception is the use of specialized apps for data recovery (for example, DiskDigger), but their effectiveness on modern Android devices is extremely low due to encryption.

    How to clear history in incognito mode?

    In incognito mode, the history is not saved, so there is no need to clear it. in this mode, remain in the phone's memory. To delete them, open Files → Downloads and manually delete unnecessary files. You can also clear the browser cache through Settings → Applications.

    Why did the browser become slower after cleaning?

    This is a normal phenomenon: the cache speeds up the loading of frequently visited sites. After cleaning, the browser has to load all page elements again. The speed will return to normal after a few sessions. If the brakes persist, try disabling extensions or resetting the browser settings.

    How to clear your search history on Google (not in). browser)?

    Google search history is stored separately from the browser history. To delete it:

    1. Open the application Google or go to myactivity.google.com.
    2. Click on your avatar → Manage Google account → Data and privacy.
    3. In the section Application and web search history click Manage history.
    4. Select period and delete the entries.

    To disable saving search history, in the same section, click Setting the history of applications and web searches and deactivate the option.

    Is it possible to clear the history for a specific site?

    Yes, this is possible in most browsers. For example, in Google Chrome:

    1. Open the history (three dots → History).
    2. Find the desired site in the list.
    3. Long press on the entry will highlight it, after which you can mark other entries from this site.
    4. Click on the trash can in the upper right corner.

    In MIUI Browser there is no such function - you will have to delete the entire history for the selected period.