The smartphone Honor 9 based Android saves a huge amount of data about your activity - from search queries in Yandex to history views in the browser. Whether you want to delete this information for privacy reasons, free up memory, or simply clean up your device, it's important to know all the available methods. In this article we will look at how to fully or selectively clear Yandex history on Honor 9, including search queries, browser data, application cache and even system logs.

The peculiarity of Honor 9 (model STF-L09/STF-LX1) is that it can install both standard firmware EMUI from Huawei, and custom versions Android (for example, after unlocking bootloader). This affects the layout of some menus and the cleaning functions available. We will take into account all the nuances so that the instructions are suitable for most users.

It is also worth remembering that Yandex is integrated into the system at several levels: this is a search bar on the main screen, and a separate application Yandex, and a browser Yandex.Browser, and services like Yandex.Maps or Yandex.Music. Each of them keeps its own history, and will have to be cleared separately. Let's start with the most obvious - search queries.

1. Deleting search history in the Yandex application

The fastest way to erase traces of your searches is to clear the history directly in the application Yandex. This is useful if you are looking for information through a widget on the main screen or in the search bar EMUI.

Open the application Yandex (icon with the letter “Y” on a colored background). If it is not there, check the folder Yandex in the application menu or install from Google Play. Next: Yandex data-i="69">(may be called

  1. Tap on your profile avatar (or a person icon) in the upper right corner.
  2. Select an item History (may be called My history in new versions).
  3. Click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Clear history.
  4. Indicate the period: Last hour, Today, Yesterday or All time.
  5. Confirm the action with the button Delete.

If you use authorization via Yandex.Account, the history will be deleted from all devices where you are logged in under this account. To erase data only on Honor 9, first log out of your account in the application settings.

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If after clearing the history continues to be displayed, try updating the application Yandex to the latest version or restart your smartphone. Sometimes the cache interferes with the correct display of changes.

2. Clearing history in Yandex.Browser

Yandex.Browser on Honor 9 can be installed as a separate application or integrated into the system (in some versions it replaces the standard browser). To delete browsing history, visited pages and autofill data: Yandex.Browser data-i="99">Yandex.Browser EMUI it replaces the standard browser). To delete your browsing history, pages visited, and autofill data:

  • 📱 Open Yandex.Browser and tap on the icon ⋮ (three dots) in the bottom menu.
  • 🔍 Select History (clock icon).
  • 🗑️ Click Clear history and check the boxes necessary items:
    • Browsing history
    • Cookies and site data
    • Cached images
  • 🕒 Set the period (recommended All time for complete clearing).

If you want to delete data for a specific site, find it in the history list, long press and select Delete. This is useful when you need to erase traces of visiting only certain pages.

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3. Resetting Yandex data through Android settings

If applications Yandex do not respond to clearing commands or you want to delete all associated data (including cache and settings), use system tools Android. This method is suitable for Honor 9 on any version EMUI (from 5.1 to 9.1).

Go to Settings → Applications → Applications (or Application Manager in older versions). Find in the list:

  • 🔎 Yandex (main application)
  • 🌐 Yandex.Browser
  • 📍 Yandex.Maps (if installed)
  • 🎵 Yandex.Music or other services

For each of them:

  1. Tap on the application name.
  2. Select Storage (or Memory).
  3. Click Clear cache and Clear data.
⚠️ Attention: Clearing data will reset all application settings (including logins, saved browser tabs and personalization If you use Yandex.Account, synchronize or record important data in advance.

For a complete “spring cleaning” you can use the function Optimization v EMUI:

  1. Open Settings → Memory and storage → Memory cleaning.
  2. Wait for analysis and check the boxes for unnecessary files (including Residual files Yandex).
  3. Click Clear.

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4. Deleting system logs and Yandex traces

Even after cleaning applications, system logs may remain on Honor 9 that contain information about the launch of services Yandex. To delete them, you will need access to Developer mode or special utilities.

First enable Developer mode:

  1. Go to Settings → About phone.
  2. Tap 7 times by item Build number (or EMUI version).
  3. Return to Settings - a new section will appear For Developers.

Next:

  • 📊 Open For Developers → Logs.
  • 🔄 Select Clear logs (or Reset statistics).
  • 🛠️ For deep cleaning, use the command via ADB (PC required): 
    adb shell pm clear ru.yandex.searchplugin
    Replace ru.yandex.searchplugin with the package of the desired application (for example, com.yandex.browser for the browser).
⚠️ Attention: Clearing system logs may affect the operation of other applications. Do not use commands ADBif you are not sure of their purpose. data-i="192">With an unlocked bootloader, this method works more stable. Honor 9 With an unlocked bootloader, this method works more stable.
What is ADB and why do you need it?

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a tool for debugging Android devices via a computer. It allows you to execute commands that are not available in the standard interface, for example, forcefully clear application data or install system updates. To work with ADB on Honor 9 you need to:

  • Enable USB debugging in the developer settings.
  • Install drivers Huawei/Honor on PC.
  • Download Platform Tools from Android SDK.

Without use experience ADB it is better to avoid complex commands - an error can lead to system failure.

5. Disabling synchronization with Yandex.Account

If you use Yandex.Account to synchronize data (search queries, bookmarks, notes), the history will be restored after clearing. To avoid this, disable synchronization:

  1. Open the application Yandex and go to your profile (avatar in the upper right corner).
  2. Select Settings → Synchronization.
  3. Disable the sliders next to:
    • 🔍 Search history
    • 🌐 Bookmarks
    • 📝 Notes (if are using)
  • Click Disable synchronization and confirm.

    • An alternative way is to delete the account Yandex from system settings Android:

    1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Yandex.
    2. Tap on your account and select Delete account.

      3. After deleting an account, all data associated with it (including mail, disk and music) will become unavailable on the device. To regain access, you will need to log in again.

      6. Alternative methods: factory reset

      If you need completely erase all traces of use Yandex on Honor 9 (for example, before selling the phone), the only reliable way is to reset to factory settings. This will delete all data, including:

      • 📱 Installed applications (including Yandex.Browser)
      • 🗃️ Cache and temporary files
      • 🔑 Google and Yandex accounts
      • 📁 Personal files (photos, videos, documents)

    Instructions for Honor 9:

    1. Make backup copy of important data (via HiSuite or manually).
    2. Go to Settings → System → Reset.
    3. Select Reset settings (or Restore and reset in EMUI 8).
    4. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.
    Cleaning method What deleted Execution time Is a backup required
    Cleaning through the app Yandex Search history, suggestions 1–2 minutes No
    Resetting data in Yandex.Browser Bookmarks, cache, cookies 2–3 minutes Yes (if bookmarks are important)
    Cleaning through Android Settings Cache, application data 3-5 minutes Yes (will be reset settings)
    Reset to factory settings All contents of the phone 10–15 minutes Required
    ⚠️ Attention: On some versions EMUI for Honor 9 after the reset, you may need to re-activate the device via Huawei ID. Make sure you remember the login details, otherwise the phone will be blocked (function FRP).

    7. How to prevent saving history in the future

    In order not to clear the history Yandex manually, you can configure automatic deletion or disable its saving:

    • 🔄 In Yandex.Browser go to Settings → Privacy i enable Auto clear history (set the period, for example, Each week).
    • 🚫 In the application Yandex disable Search personalization in the profile settings.
    • 🛡️ Use Incognito mode in the browser (mask icon in the upper right corner). In this mode, the history is not saved.
    • 🔒 Install third-party cleaning utilities, for example CCleaner or SD Maid, and configure automatic deletion of the Yandex cache.

    If you often use search Yandex via a widget on the main screen, replace it with an alternative one (for example, Google Search or DuckDuckGo). data-i="315">Drag it to the trash (

    1. Keep your finger on the widget Yandex.
    2. Drag it to the trash (Delete).
    3. Add a new widget by long pressing on an empty space of the screen.
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    Disable saving history in settings Yandex and use Incognito mode in the browser - the most effective ways to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary data.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about clearing Yandex history on Honor 9

    Can it be restored deleted Yandex history?

    If the history was deleted through an application or browser without synchronizing with your account, it is impossible to restore it. If you are logged in Yandex.Account, try:

    1. Login to the site passport.yandex.ru from PC.
    2. Go to Manage history.
    3. View archive (if the function is enabled).

    On Honor 9 recovery is possible only through backup copies created before cleaning (for example, through HiSuite).

    Why does the history appear again after clearing?

    This happens due to:

    • Synchronization with Yandex.Account — disable it in your profile settings.
    • Application cache — clear the data in Settings → Applications → Yandex.
    • Widgets on main screen - delete the widget Yandex.Search and restart the phone.
    How to clear the history of Yandex.Maps?

    Open the application Yandex.Maps, tap on the avatar → Settings → History → Clear historyTo completely delete the data as well. clear the application cache in settings Android.

    Is it safe to use ADB for cleaning?

    Yes, if you follow the instructions and do not remove system applications Risks:

    • Work failure Yandex.services if there is an error in the command.
    • Data loss if not done. backup.

    On Honor 9 with a locked bootloader, some commands ADB may not work.

    What to do if you can’t clear the history?

    Try:

    1. Update applications Yandex via Google Play.
    2. Clear data via Settings → Applications (as described in section 3).
    3. Reinstall the problematic application.
    4. Contact support Yandex via the feedback form in your profile settings.