How to completely delete Yandex search history on a Xiaomi smartphone: 5 working methods

The history of search queries in Yandex on a smartphone Xiaomi may contain confidential information - from personal interests to location data. Despite the convenience of autofill, many users choose to clear this history regularly for security reasons or simply to free up space. On devices with firmware MIUI (especially versions 14 and 15), the removal process has nuances due to the integration of Yandex services into the system.

In this article you will find current ways to delete Yandex search history on Xiaomi in 2026, including cleaning through a mobile application, browser, account settings and even hidden system menus. We will also look at why history may persist after standard clearing and how to avoid this. The instructions are adapted for models Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5, Xiaomi 13/14 and other devices based on Android 13/14.

1. Deleting history through the Yandex application

The most obvious way is to use the official application Yandex (if it is installed). This method is suitable for users who actively use the search engine through a separate application, and not through a browser or widget.

Open the application Yandex and follow these steps:

• 📱 Tap on profile icon (or avatar) in the upper right corner.
• 🔍 Select "Search history».
• 🗑️ Click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Delete history».
• ⏳ Specify the period for deletion: "For the last hour», «Today" or "All history».

If the “Delete history” button is inactive, check whether you are authorized in your Yandex account. Without authorization, the history is saved only locally on the device and is deleted when the application cache is cleared.

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⚠️ Attention: If you use Yandex.Browser instead of the main application, search history stored separately. It must be deleted through the browser settings (see the next section).

2. Clearing history in Yandex.Browser on Xiaomi

Many users Xiaomi install Yandex.Browser as an alternative to the standard one MIUI Browser. In this case, the search history is stored in the browser itself and is not synchronized with the main Yandex account unless the corresponding option is enabled.

To delete history in Yandex.Browser:

1. Open the browser and tap on the icon ⋮ (three dots) in the bottom menu.
2. Go to "Settings» → «History».
3. Select "Clear history" and check the boxes:
   • 🔍 «Search history»
   • 📝 «Forms and search queries»
   • 🍪 «Cookies and site data" (optional)

If after clearing the history is still displayed, check whether synchronization with your Yandex account is enabled in your browser settings (Settings → Account → Synchronization). Disable it if you want to delete data only locally.

3. Deleting history through Yandex account settings

If you are logged in to your Yandex account, the entire search history (including requests from other devices) is saved in the cloud. To delete it completely, you need to go to personal account on the website passport.yandex.ru.

Instructions for clearing cloud history:

• 🌐 Open any browser on Xiaomi and go to https://passport.yandex.ru/profile.
• 🔑 Log in if required.
• 📊 Go to the "Manage history and interests" section (or "My data" in new versions of the interface).
• 🗑️ Find the block “Search historyDelete».
• ⏳ Select a period or delete the entire history.

This method deletes the history from all devices, where you use your Yandex account. If you only need to clear data from Xiaomi, use the methods from the previous sections.

⚠️ Attention: Yandex can save anonymized data about search queries even after clearing the history. To completely eliminate the collection of information, disable personalization in your account settings (Settings → Personalization → Disable).

4. Resetting Yandex data through MIUI settings

On smartphones Xiaomi Some Yandex data (for example, widget cache or system integrations) may be stored outside of standard applications. To delete them, use the built-in tools MIUI:

Go to Settings → Applications → Management applications and follow these steps:

1. Find the application “Yandex in the list" or "Yandex.Browser».
2. Tap on it and select "Storage».
3. Click "Clear cache" and "Clear data" (attention: this will delete all local application settings!).

For a complete reset, it is also recommended:

• 🔄 Reboot the device after cleaning.
• 🚫 Disable autorun for Yandex applications in Settings → Applications → Autorun.
• 📵 Limit background activity in Settings → Battery and performance → Manage background activity.

adb shell pm clear ru.yandex.searchplugin

5. Deleting history via the Yandex widget on the main screen

Many users Xiaomi use Yandex widget on the main screen for quick search. This widget also saves the query history, and it needs to be cleared separately.

To delete history from the widget:

1. Long press on the widget. Yandex on the main screen.
2. Select "Widget settings" (or "Edit widget»).
3. Scroll down and find the option "Clear search history».
4. Confirm deletion.

If the option is missing, update the widget via Google Play or remove it from the main screen, and then add it again. This will reset all local data.

6. Additional measures: disabling data collection by Yandex

Even after clearing the history, Yandex may continue to collect data about your requests to personalize advertising. To completely stop this process:

Do the following in your Yandex account settings (passport.yandex.ru):

• 🔧 Go to "Privacy settings».
• 🚫 Disable the options:
  • «Personalized advertising»
  • «Collection of location data»
  • «Search and browsing history»
• 📤 Export your data (optional) if you want to save a copy before deleting.
• 🗑️ Click “Delete all data" in the section "My data».

At the level MIUI you can also restrict Yandex’s access to data:

• 📱 Go to Settings → Privacy → Application permissions.
• 🔍 Find Yandex applications and disable access to:
  • 📍 Location
  • 📂 Storage
  • 📞 Contacts (if you do not use Yandex.Mail)

7. Why is Yandex history not deleted on Xiaomi?

If you have completed all the steps, but the search history is still displayed, there may be reasons as follows:

On some firmware MIUI for the Russian market, Yandex is integrated at the system level. In this case:

• Use incognito modes in the browser to search without. saving history.
• Install alternative launcher (for example, Nova Launcher) to remove Yandex widgets.
• Consider the possibility of unlocking the bootloader installing custom firmware (for example, Pixel Experience), if privacy is critical.

⚠️ Attention: On devices Xiaomi, released for the Chinese market (without pre-installed Yandex), the search history is stored only in the browser or application. In this case, clearing it through the app settings is sufficient.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about deleting Yandex history on Xiaomi