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Turn off Browser history and sync on Xiaomi HyperOS 2

Browsing

Sensitivity 4/5

Default: On

Phones / Xiaomi HyperOS 2 / Browser history and sync

This feature uploads browsing records and credentials to keep tabs and preferences aligned across connected hardware. It operates through the chosen browser account and can be paused or cleared in application settings.

Goes to
Google, Apple
Default
On
Control
Can be switched off
Effort
a few seconds

How to do it

Open Chrome or Mi Browser, access the profile or sync settings, and turn off synchronisation for history and open tabs.

Menu names may differ by device and version.

What you lose

Browsing history and bookmarks will not sync across other devices.

What is collected

Visited urls, saved bookmarks, browser tabs, saved passwords.

The feature exists to synchronise navigation history, bookmarks, and passwords across multiple user devices.

Retention is not stated here. The sensitivity rating is this site's own estimate.

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