Where to look for a cart on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: hidden folders, cloud and recovery programs

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 users often face a problem: they deleted an important file, and the basket is nowhere. Unlike Windows or macOS, where deleted files are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin, on smartphones with MIUI (including Redmi Note 7), the mechanism works differently. There is no single system storage for garbage - it all depends on the type of file and how it is deleted.

Many people mistakenly search for the cart icon on the desktop or in the application menu, but MIUI 10/11/12 (relevant to the Redmi Note 7) simply does not.

- Getting into hidden folders (for example, `.trash` for some file managers).

Stay in cloud storage (if synchronization has been enabled).

Removable irrevocably (using a standard MIUI conductor).

In this article, we will analyze all possible places where deleted data can be “hidden”, as well as ways to restore it – from built-in tools to third-party utilities.

1.Why isn't there a standard basket on the Redmi Note 7?

The Redmi Note 7 (as well as other Xiaomi smartphones) lacks a universal shopping cart for three reasons:

1. Limited space: Android devices typically have less free memory than PCs, so temporary storage of deleted files could fill it up quickly.
2. File Manager Fragmentation: MIUI uses its own Files Explorer (Files), which does not support the Recycle Bin, unlike some third-party counterparts (e.g. ES Explorer or Solid Explorer).
3. Different rules for different file types: Gallery photos, Google Drive documents, and browser downloads are deleted using different algorithms.

But that doesn't mean that files are gone forever. In most cases, you can recover them, you know where to look, like photos and videos that are deleted through a standard gallery. MIUI, They go to the folder "Recently Deleted" and they're stored there for 30 days. APK-files erased through the conductor are most often disappeared without a trace.

⚠️ Note: If you have used the Cleanup function in the storage settings (Settings) → Memory. → Clean up, files are deleted without recovery – even specialized programs will not help.

2. Where to look for deleted photos and videos?

The most common request of Redmi Note 7 users is to restore media files, and fortunately, MIUI has a built-in mechanism for this:

1. Open the Gallery app (a icon with multi-colored squares).
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner and select the Recycle Bin (or Recently Deleted in some firmware versions).
3. Here you will see all the photos and videos that have been deleted in the last 30 days, and to recover a file, click on it and select Restore.

If the basket folder is missing:

Update the Gallery app through the Play Market (sometimes the feature appears after the update).

- Check if the folder is hidden in the settings: Gallery → Settings → Show hidden albums.

Important: files in the gallery cart take up space in the device's memory. If there is less than 10% free space, the system can automatically clear the cart before 30 days.

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To increase the shelf life of deleted photos, transfer them to the Mi Cloud or Google Photos cloud before cleaning the cart.

What if there is no basket in the gallery?

If you delete files through a file manager (such as Files from Xiaomi), they don't end up in the gallery basket.

• 🔍 Check the folder. /storage/emulated/0/.trash (hidden directory, visible only through Root Explorer or Total Commander with hidden files displayed).
• ☁️ Go to Google Photos (if sync was enabled) and check the Recycle Bin section in the side menu.
• 📁 Use third-party file managers with basket support (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).

3. Recovery of documents, APKs and other files

Documents, archives and APK-Files are more complicated: standard conductor MIUI It deletes them permanently, but there are several ways to recover lost data:

If the files are not found in the specified folders, try:

1. Connect Redmi Note 7 to your PC via USB (in File Transfer mode) and scan the memory with programs like Recuva or DiskDigger.
2. Use mobile utilities for recovery, for example: 📱 Dumpster (Creates a Virtual Recycle Bin for All Files). 🔄 Undeleter (Scans Internal Memory for Remnants of Deleted Data).

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same memory where deleted files were stored! This can overwrite their remnants and make recovery impossible. SD-map.

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4. How to turn on the basket in the file manager MIUI?

The standard Files application in MIUI does not support the Recycle Bin, but it can be activated in two ways:

Method 1: Use an alternative conductor

Install one of the file managers with basket support:

• 📂 Solid Explorer (paid, but with trial period) Path to the cart: Menu → Basket.
• 🗃️ FX File Explorer (free, requires customization) Enable the Use Recycle Bin option in the settings.
• 🔍 ES Conductor (outdated but supports the basket in manual mode).

Method 2: Create a cart manually (for advanced)

If you have root access, you can emulate the cart:

1. Create a.trash folder at the root of internal memory through Root Explorer.
2. Configure Tasker or Automate to automatically move deleted files to this folder.
3. Add the folder shortcut to the home screen for quick access.

Without root rights, this method will not work – standard MIUI Explorer can not redirect deleted files.

5. Cloud Carts: Mi Cloud and Google Drive

If Redmi Note 7 is enabled to sync with the cloud, deleted files can be stored there:

Mi Cloud (for photos, contacts, notes)

• 📷 Photo and video: Mi Cloud → gallery → Basket (stored for 30 days).
• 📝 Notes: Mi Cloud → Notes → Remote (7 days).
• 📞 Contact: Mi Cloud → Contacts → Restore (up to 15 days).

Google Drive and Google Photos

• 🖼️ Google Photos: Menu → Basket (60 days).
• 📄 Google Drive: Side menu cart (30 days).

To check if synchronization is enabled:

- For Mi Cloud: Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronization.

For Google: Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync.

⚠️ If you delete files from the cloud (not your phone), they will disappear from the cart in 24 hours – it will be impossible to restore them.

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Cloud Recycle Bin is the most reliable way to return files, but only if sync was enabled before deletion.

6. Software for Recovery of Deleted Files

If the built-in methods didn’t work, use specialized utilities. Below are the proven programs for the Redmi Note 7:

Instructions for recovery through DiskDigger:

1. Install DiskDigger from Play Market.
2. Select Start Basic Scan (without root).
3. Mark the file types (e.g. JPG, MP4).
4. Wait for the scan to end and save the files found SD-map.

If files are not found:

Try a deep scan (requires root).

Connect your phone to your PC and use Recuva or PhotoRec.

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The faster you start recovering from deletion, the better the chances of returning files, and each new record to the disk (installing apps, taking photos) reduces the likelihood of success.

7.How to avoid data loss in the future?

To avoid searching for a cart on Redmi Note 7 after every accidental deletion, follow the simple rules:

• 🔄 Enable automatic sync with Google Photos or Mi Cloud, and even if the file is deleted from your phone, a copy of it will remain in the cloud.
• 📁 Use file managers with a basket (e.g. Solid Explorer).
• 💾 Make backups regularly through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.
• 🚫 Do not clear memory with “Optimization” – this tool deletes files without recovery.

For the most important data (e.g., work documents), set up double backup:

- Locally. SD-map).

To the cloud (Google Drive or Yandex Drive).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the cart on the Redmi Note 7