LG G7 Clear Search History: Step-by-Step

To clear your search history on an LG G7, open the Chrome app (or your default browser), tap the three-dot menu, select “History,” then “Clear browsing data” and confirm. This removes your browsing history, cookies, and cached files from that browser, but it does not clear searches made in other apps like Google Search or YouTube.

What Counts as Search History on the LG G7

On the LG G7, “search history” can mean several different things depending on where you search. The most common places are:

• Browser history – every website you visit in Chrome, Firefox, or the pre-installed browser.
• Google Search history – searches you type into the Google app or the Google search bar on the home screen, stored in your Google account.
• YouTube search history – queries you type in the YouTube app, also tied to your Google account.
• LG Keyboard learned words – the phone’s keyboard remembers words and phrases you type, which can suggest old searches.

Clearing one does not clear the others. For example, deleting your Chrome history won’t erase the list of videos you searched for on YouTube. To fully clear your search history, you need to handle each location separately.

How to Clear Browser Search History on the LG G7

The LG G7 ships with Chrome as the default browser, but you might also use Samsung Internet, Firefox, or Opera. The steps for Chrome are:

1. Open the Chrome app.
2. Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
3. Select “History” from the dropdown menu.
4. Tap “Clear browsing data” at the top of the history page.
5. Choose a time range (Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).
6. Check the boxes for “Browsing history,” “Cookies and site data,” and “Cached images and files.”
7. Tap “Clear data” and confirm.

If you use a different browser, the process is similar: look for a menu (usually three dots or lines), find “History,” then “Clear history” or “Clear data.” Some browsers also let you swipe left or right on an individual history entry to delete just that one.

Clearing Google Search History (Account-Based)

If you want to erase the searches you’ve made through the Google app, the Google widget on your home screen, or even voice searches via Google Assistant, you need to go to your Google account. On the LG G7:

1. Open the Google app (or go to google.com in your browser).
2. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
3. Select “Search history” (or “Manage your Google Account” then “Data & privacy”).
4. Under “History settings,” tap “Web & App Activity.”
5. Tap “Manage activity” to see individual searches, or tap the three-dot menu to “Delete activity by” and choose a date range.
6. Confirm the deletion.

This only affects the Google account you’re signed into on the phone. If you have multiple Google accounts (e.g., personal and work), you must repeat the process for each account. Also, this does not stop Google from collecting new searches – it simply deletes the old ones.

Clearing YouTube Search History

YouTube search history is separate from Google web search history, even though both are tied to the same Google account. To clear it on the LG G7:

1. Open the YouTube app.
2. Tap your profile picture in the bottom-right corner.
3. Tap “Settings” (gear icon).
4. Select “History & privacy.”
5. Tap “Clear search history” and confirm.

You can also pause search history here by tapping “Pause search history,” which prevents future searches from being saved. This is useful if you share the phone with someone else and don’t want your searches to influence recommendations.

Clearing LG Keyboard Learned Words

The LG G7’s default keyboard (LG Keyboard) learns words as you type, including names, slang, and search terms. Even after you clear browser and app history, the keyboard may still suggest old search terms. To reset it:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap “General” then “Language & keyboard.”
3. Tap “LG Keyboard” (or “On-screen keyboard” then “LG Keyboard”).
4. Select “Dictionary.”
5. Tap “Reset dictionary” (or “Delete learned words”).

This wipes all custom words the keyboard has learned, not just search-related ones. It will also remove any personal names or addresses you’ve typed, so be aware of that before you reset.

Common Problems and Misconceptions

One common misconception is that clearing browser history also clears the history in other apps. It doesn’t. Each app stores its own history, and some (like Google Search) store it in the cloud, not on the phone. Another issue is that “Incognito mode” in Chrome doesn’t prevent Google from recording your searches if you’re signed in – it only prevents the browser from saving the sites you visit. To avoid leaving a trail, you need to use Incognito AND sign out of your Google account, or use a private browsing mode in a browser that doesn’t sync.

Another problem: if you have “Sync” enabled in Chrome, clearing history on the phone may also clear it on other devices signed into the same Google account. This is usually what you want, but it can surprise people who thought they were only clearing the phone. To avoid that, turn off sync before clearing, or use “Clear browsing data” with “Sync” disabled.

If you find that clearing history doesn’t seem to work, check that you’re clearing the correct time range. “Last hour” won’t remove older entries. Also, some browsers have a separate “Search history” vs. “Browsing history” – make sure you’re clearing the right one.

Alternatives to Clearing History

If you want to prevent history from being saved in the first place, you have a few options:

• Incognito mode – In Chrome, tap the three dots and select “New Incognito tab.” This prevents the browser from saving sites you visit, but Google may still log your searches if you’re signed in.
• Pause Google activity – In your Google account settings, you can pause Web & App Activity, Location History, and YouTube History. This stops future recording without deleting existing data.
• Use a different browser – Browsers like Firefox Focus or DuckDuckGo automatically block trackers and don’t save history by default.
• Use a VPN or private DNS – This doesn’t clear history, but it can prevent your ISP from seeing your search queries, though it won’t stop Google from logging them.

Remember that clearing history does not make you anonymous online. Websites, your internet provider, and Google can still see your activity through other means (cookies, IP addresses, etc.). For truly private browsing, you need a combination of incognito mode, a VPN, and signing out of all accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does clearing Chrome history on my LG G7 also clear it on my computer?

If you have Chrome sync enabled with the same Google account, yes – clearing history on one device will typically delete it on all synced devices. To prevent this, turn off sync in Chrome settings before clearing, or use the “Clear browsing data” option with sync disabled.

How do I clear search history on the Samsung Internet browser?

Open Samsung Internet, tap the three lines (menu) at the bottom, then tap the clock icon (History). Tap “Delete all” or select individual items. You can also go to Settings > Privacy > Delete browsing data.

Will clearing search history free up storage space on my phone?

Yes, a little. Browsing history itself is just text and takes up almost no space, but clearing cached images and files can free up tens or hundreds of megabytes. If you’re low on storage, clearing cache is more effective than clearing history alone.

Can I recover deleted search history?

Once you clear history, it’s gone from the device. However, if you have Google activity logging enabled, your searches may still exist in your Google account under “Web & App Activity.” You can view and delete them there. There is no built-in way to recover cleared history on the phone itself.

Why does my keyboard still suggest old searches after I cleared history?

Because the keyboard’s learned words are stored separately from browser and app history. You need to reset the keyboard dictionary as described above. This is a common step people forget.

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