Search history in Yandex is not just a list of queries, but also a potential threat to privacy. On smartphones Xiaomi Redmi 9 s Android data can be saved both in the official browser application and in the mobile version of the site yandex.ru. If you are giving the phone to another person, selling it, or just want to delete traces of activity, it is important to know how to correctly clear history without a trace.

Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to click “Delete” in the browser settings. However, the search history may be duplicated in your account Yandex ID, application cache, and even in system logs MIUI. In this article - unique methods for Redmi 9including hidden settings and bypassing standard restrictions.

Interface MIUI on Xiaomi Redmi 9 has features that complicate data cleaning. For example, the built-in browser Mi Browser can block the deletion of history through standard menus if synchronization with Yandexis enabled. We will analyze all the nuances - from basic actions to deep cleaning via Android Settings.

1. Deleting history directly in the Yandex application

The most obvious way is to use the application’s built-in tools. It is suitable if you are not authorized in Yandex ID or want to delete data only on this device.

Open the application Yandex on your Redmi 9 and follow these steps:

  1. Tap on the profile icon (or three horizontal lines in the upper right corner).
  2. Select item History.
  3. Click on three dots (⋮) in in the upper right corner and select Delete history.
  4. Indicate the period: Last hour, Today, All time.
  5. Confirm the action with the button Delete.

⚠️ Attention: If you are logged in to your account Yandex, the history will be deleted only from this device. To erase it completely (including other gadgets), you need to go to personal account on your computer.

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On Xiaomi Redmi 9 after updating to MIUI 14 a bug may appear: the history is not deleted the first time. In this case, close the application via Recent (swipe up) and try again.

2. Cleaning through the mobile version of the Yandex.ru website

If you do not have the application installed or it does not work correctly, use the browser version. This method is universal and works even on outdated firmware Redmi 9.

Open any browser (Chrome, Mi Browser or Yandex.Browser) and follow the steps:

  1. Go to the site yandex.ru.
  2. Log in if required (otherwise the history will not be saved).
  3. Tap on the icon ☰ (menu) → History.
  4. Select Clear history and specify period.

🔹 Feature for Redmi 9: In Mi Browser Yandex history can be duplicated in Browser history. To delete it completely:

  1. Open Mi Browser.
  2. Go to Settings → Privacy → Clear data.
  3. Mark Log and Cache, click Clear.
📊 Which browser do you use on Xiaomi Redmi 9?
Yandex.Browser
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3. Deep cleaning through Android settings

If standard methods do not work, the history may be stored in the application cache or system data. On Xiaomi Redmi 9 this is relevant due to the features MIUIthat aggressively caches data to speed up work.

Follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings → Applications → Management applications.
  2. Find Yandex (or Yandex.Browser) and tap on it.
  3. Select Storage → Clear cache and Clear data.
  4. Confirm the action (this will delete all local settings, including history).

⚠️ Attention: Clearing data will lead to logging out of your account in the application and resetting personal settings (themes, widgets, etc.). If you use Yandex.Mail or Disk, they will also need to be configured again.

What what to do if the "Clear data" button is inactive?

On some firmware MIUI for Redmi 9 system applications are protected from changes. In this case:

1. Disable the application (Disable in settings).

2. Install the APK version of Yandex Browser from the official website (not from the Mi App Store).

3. Repeat the cleaning for a new application.

To be absolutely sure, check the cache folder manually:

  1. Connect Redmi 9 to the PC and turn on File transfer mode.
  2. Go to folder Android → data → ru.yandex.searchplugin (or ru.yandex.browser).
  3. Delete files with the extension .db (for example, history.db).

4. Deleting history via Yandex ID (for authorized users)

If you are logged in Yandex on Redmi 9, the search history is synchronized with the company's servers. Local deletion will not help - the data will remain in the cloud and will be available on other devices.

To erase the history completely:

  1. Open Yandex history page in a browser (preferably on a PC).
  2. Login using your account.
  3. Select a period (All time) and click Delete.
  4. Confirm the action via SMS or via Yandex.Key.

🔹 Important for Xiaomi: If you used Quick login via Mi Account, the history could be saved in a link of accounts. To break it:

  1. Go to Settings. → Accounts → Yandex.
  2. Click Delete account.
  3. Confirm unlinking Mi Account.
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After deleting the Yandex account from the system MIUI reboot your phone. This will reset temporary synchronization files that may have remained in memory.

5. Automatic clearing of history: how to set up

To avoid manually deleting history, set up automatic erasing in the application Yandex. data-i="186">there is a separate option for this, but There is a separate option for this, but Redmi 9 it may be hidden due to the shell MIUI.

How to enable auto-cleaning:

  1. Open the application Yandex.
  2. Go in Profile → Settings → History and search.
  3. Select Automatic deletion.
  4. Set period: 3 months, 18 months or 36 months.

📌 Limitation: Minimum storage period is 3 months. To get around this:

  • 🔄 Use Scheduled Cleanup in Mi Browser (Section Privacy).
  • 🛠 Install a third-party cleaning application (for example, CCleaner or SD Maid).
  • 📱 Clear the cache regularly via Settings → Storage.
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Auto clearing in Yandex does not delete data from Yandex.Maps and Yandex.Music. They must be erased separately in the settings of each service.

6. cleaning

Even after deleting, the history may remain in:

  • 📁 Local files (folder /data/data/ru.yandex.browser).
  • 🔍 Search suggestions (autocomplete in the search bar).
  • ☁️ Cloud backups is enabled (if saving to Mi Cloud).

How to check:

  1. Search tips: Enter the first letters of the previous request in the Yandex line. If old options appear, the data has not been deleted.
  2. Local files: Use Root Browser (root access required) to search for files yandex_*.db.
  3. Mi Cloud: Go to Settings → Mi Account → Cloud → Backups and delete old versions.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 9 s MIUI 12.5+ part of the data can be saved in Secure Storage - secure storage Xiaomi. To clear it, you need to reset it to factory settings (Settings → About phone → Reset settings).

7. Alternative methods: for advanced users

If standard methods did not help, try advanced options. They require technical skills, but guarantee complete removal.

Method Action Risks
ADB commands Connect Redmi 9 to the PC and do: 
adb shell pm clear ru.yandex.browser

This will completely reset the application.

 Requires USB Debugging drivers Xiaomi.
TWRP Recovery Uninstall folders /data/data/ru.yandex.* via the file manager in recovery mode. You need root access and custom recovery. Risk of damaging the system.
Factory reset Restores the phone to its original state (Settings → Advanced → Reset). Delete all data, including photos and applications.

🔧 For developers: If you have access to Android Studio, you can decompile the Yandex APK and manually delete the history databases. However, this is a time-consuming process, justified only in extreme cases.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about clearing Yandex history on Xiaomi Redmi 9

🔹 Why does history come back after deletion?

Most likely, you have synchronization enabled with Yandex ID or Mi Account. Disable it in your account settings and repeat the cleaning. Also check if the history is being restored from the backup copy MIUI (turn off auto-recovery in Settings → System → Backup).

🔹 Is it possible to delete history without deleting your Yandex account?

Yes, but only locally on the device:

  1. Open the application Yandex.
  2. Go to Profile → Settings → Delete data.
  3. Select Clear history on this device.

This will not affect the cloud, but will delete all traces on Redmi 9.

🔹 How to clear history in Yandex.Maps?

Run Yandex.Maps, open the menu (☰) → Settings → History. Here you can delete:

  • 📍 Search queries.
  • 🚗 Routes.
  • 📍 Favorites places.

To completely delete, log in web versions of Maps and clear the data in your profile.

🔹 Why doesn’t cleaning through Mi Browser work?

Probable reasons:

  • 🔒 The application is protected MIUI (you need to disable Application protection in the security settings).
  • 📥 Cache is not cleared due to a firmware error (reinstalling the browser will help).
  • 🔄 Synchronization with Mi Cloud restores data (disable backup).

Try using Google Chrome to clear Yandex history.

🔹 How to delete history if the phone is locked?

If you do not have access to Redmi 9 (forgot the pattern key or PIN), the only options are:

  • 🔄 Reset the phone via Fastboot (you will need a PC and drivers Xiaomi).
  • ☁️ Delete history via web version of Yandex (if authorized).
  • 📱 Contact the service center Xiaomi to unlock (you need a receipt or linked Mi Account).
⚠️ Attention: Resetting via Recovery (buttons Power + Vol Up) on Redmi 9 requires confirmation through the account Mi. Without it, the data cannot be deleted it will work.