Where do deleted files go on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: where to look for the basket and how to restore it

Delete files on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Many users are faced with confusion: where did the documents, photos or videos go? Unlike smartphones, where the basket is often hidden in the gallery or the cloud, on Windows laptops. 11/10 or the branded shell of Mi OS The logic of working with remote data is different. In this article, we will analyze all possible locations of the shopping cart, from the standard system folder to Xiaomi cloud services, and also tell you how to restore files if they are lost sight of.

Redmi Note 7 laptops (and other RedmiBook models) come with Windows preinstalled, where the Recycle Bin runs by classic rules but with nuances. For example, if you delete a file through Explorer, it will go to the system basket, and if you use the Mi Cloud app to cloud storage. In addition, on some Xiaomi firmware, the Recycle Bin can be disabled by default or hidden in the settings. Next, a detailed analysis of each scenario.

Important: If you're looking for a shopping cart on a Redmi Note 7 smartphone (not a laptop), you need a separate instruction. This article is dedicated exclusively to the RedmiBook series of laptops.

1. Standard Windows Recycle Bin: Where to Look and How to Open

On Xiaomi Redmi Note laptops 7 Windows 10/11 The basket works like any other PC, and its icon is usually located on the desktop, which is a bin icon, and if it's not there, it can be returned through settings:

1. Press the right button on the desktop → Choose Personalization.
2. Go to Topics. → Desktop icon parameters.
3. Put a checkmark next to the basket. → press Apply.

If the cart is empty but you are sure you have deleted files, check:

• 📁 Date filter: The Recycle Bin can have a filter that hides old files. Click on the menu to Order by and select Delete Date.
• 🔍 Search by name: enter the file name in the search bar inside the shopping cart.
• 💾 Recycle bin size: if it is full, old files can be automatically deleted. Check settings (right click on the cart) → Properties).

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If the cart doesn’t open with a double click, try right clicking. → Sometimes it's due to errors in the Windows registry.

On Xiaomi laptops, the shopping cart can be hidden in the taskbar - check the notification area (the arrow-like icon up next to the clock).If there's a shopping cart icon there, click on it to open.

Recycle Bin in Mi Cloud: How to find deleted files in the Xiaomi cloud

If you use Xiaomi's branded services, deleted files can be stored in the Mi Cloud Recycle Bin, which is true for documents synced through Mi Account or files downloaded manually, to check:

1. Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with your Mi Account (the same as on your laptop).
3. Go to the Cloud section → Basket.

In the cloud shopping cart Xiaomi files are stored for 30 days, after which they are deleted irrevocably.

• 📱 Smartphone Sync: If you delete a file on your Xiaomi phone, it may appear in the cloud cart, but not in the local one on your laptop.
• 🔄 Automatic backup: Some folders (such as Documents or Desktop) can sync to Mi Cloud automatically. PC Suite.
• 🚫 Volume limit: free tariff Mi Cloud provides only 5 GB. If the space is out, old files from the cart can be deleted early.

If the file has been deleted from an external disk (for example, a flash drive or a flash drive). SD-It's not going to be in the local or the cloud basket, and then only specialized data recovery software will help.

3. Recycle Bin in Xiaomi File Manager (Mi File Manager)

Redmi Note 7 laptops often come preinstalled with Xiaomi's Mi File Manager, which has its own shopping cart that runs parallel to the system one, to find it:

1. Open Mi File Manager (Folder icon with the Xiaomi logo).
2. In the left side menu, select the Recycle Bin (Dumpster Icon).
3. If the item is not, click on the three dots in the upper right corner. → Settings → Show the basket.

Features of the cart in Mi File Manager:

If the file was deleted through Mi File Manager but did not appear in the Recycle Bin, check:

• 🔧 Recycle Bin Settings: Open Settings → Recycle Bin and make sure the function is enabled.
• 🗑️ Exceptions: Some folders (such as Downloads) may be excluded from the Recycle Bin.
• 🔄 Windows conflict: if both the system basket and the Mi File Manager basket are active at the same time, files can be duplicated or lost.

4. How to recover files if the basket is empty

If a file is not found in any of the bins, it doesn't mean it's been permanently deleted. Here's an algorithm for recovery:

Check out all possible baskets (Windows, Mi Cloud, Mi File Manager)

Use a search by file name in Explorer

Try recovering from shadow copies (if Windows backup is enabled)

Install Recuva (EaseUS Data Recovery)

Contact Xiaomi Support if Files are Critical-->

For recovery from shadow copies (if the function is enabled):

1. Open the control panel. → File history.
2. Select File Recovery and specify the folder where the deleted document was stored.
3. Find the desired version of the file by date and restore it.

If shadow copying is disabled, use specialized programs, such as Recuva (free) or EaseUS Data Recovery (paid).

• 🛑 Do not save recovered files to the same disk from which they were deleted – this will reduce the chances of success.
• 🔍 Filter results by file type (e.g., only.docx or.jpg).
• ⏳ The less time has passed since removal, the higher the probability of recovery.

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If the file was deleted using a Shift combination + Delete, it will not get into the basket and you can restore it only through specialized software.

For Xiaomi laptops with SSD-The chances of recovery are lower than for HDD, because of the nature of the work TRIM-If data is critical, go to a service center — sometimes chip-off recovery helps (but it's expensive and doesn't guarantee results).

5.Basket setup: how to increase shelf life and size

By default, the Recycle Bin in Windows and Mi File Manager has size and shelf life limits.

For Windows:

1. Right-click on the basket on the desktop → Properties.
2. Select a disk (e.g. Local Disk (C:)).
3. Set the maximum size of the basket (recommended 5-10% of the disk volume).
4. Check the Checkmark Request confirmation to remove to avoid accidental cleansing.

For Mi File Manager:

1. Open the app. → Settings → Basket.
2. Set a storage period (maximum 30 days).
3. Add exceptions for important folders (such as Desktop or Documents).

The best settings for the Redmi Note 7 notebook:

• 📊 Recycle bin size: 10-15 GB (if disk) SSD 256-512 GB).
• ⏳ Storage period: 14-30 days (less – risk of data loss, more – disk overload).
• 🔒 Exceptions: Add folders with projects, photos and archives.

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If there is not enough space on your laptop, reduce the size of the cart to 5% of the disk, but enable automatic file cleanup over 7 days.

On two-disc laptops (SSD + HDD) Set up separate baskets for each partition, for example, for C: (system) leave 5% of the space, and for D: (files) leave 10-15%.

6. Frequent basket problems on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and their solutions

Xiaomi laptop users often experience cart problems, and consider typical scenarios and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: The basket won't open

• 🔄 Reboot: sometimes helps banal laptop reboot.
• 🛠️ Virus Check: Some Malware Blocks Access to the Recycle Bin.
• 🔧 Reset parameters: execute the command to CMD (on behalf of the administrator: rd /s /q C:\$Recycle.bin After the reboot, the basket will be rebuilt.

Problem 2: Files disappear from the cart ahead of time

• 📊 Check the settings: Automatic cleaning may be enabled if space is scarce.
• 🔍 Search in hidden folders: sometimes files move to C:\Recycled or C:\Recycler.
• 🛑 Disable disk optimizers (such as CCleaner) that can clean the cart without warning.

Problem 3: The cart shows the error "Device is not ready"

• 🔌 Check Disk Connection: If your laptop uses BitLocker, unlock it.
• 💾 Run the disk check: chkdsk C: /f (replace C with the desired disc).
• 🔄 Update Drivers for Driver through Device Manager.

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If the cart is damaged, don’t try to repair it manually – use utilities like Recycle Bin Repair Tool.

On Xiaomi laptops with pre-installed software (for example, Mi) PC Manager) the cart may conflict with the system. In this case, disable the proprietary utilities in Autoboot (via Task Manager).

7. Alternative ways to store deleted files

If standard shopping carts don’t fit, consider alternative backup and recovery solutions:

Cloud services:

• 🌥️ Google Drive: Automatically saves files for up to 30 days.
• 📦 Dropbox: File Recovery allows you to recover files in the last 30 days (180 days for paid rates).
• ☁️ OneDrive: Integrated with Windows, Stores Deleted Files in the OneDrive Recycle Bin.

Local programmes:

• 🗄️ Dumpster: an alternative basket for Windows with advanced settings.
• 🔄 EaseUS Todo Backup: Creates backups with the ability to “roll back” to the previous version.
• 📂 FreeFileSync: Syncs folders and saves the history of changes.

Xiaomi's branded solutions:

• 📱 Mi Mover: transfers files between Xiaomi devices and saves transmission history.
• 🔗 Mi Share: When transferring files between devices, creates temporary backups.

For critical data, a combination of cloud and local backup is recommended.

1. Store your work files in OneDrive (automatic synchronization).
2. Create a backup to an external drive every week with the EaseUS Todo Backup.
3. Use Mi Cloud to back up your settings and contacts.

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Set up automatic backup of Desktop, Documents and Images folders in OneDrive – this will protect files even if the system crashes.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

If your question is not covered in FAQ, Check the section by tag "Xiaomi cart" or contact support with the model of the laptop and Windows version.

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Check your cart regularly and clean it manually, which will prevent automatic crashes and loss of important files.