Where is the basket in the phone Xiaomi Redmi 9: search for deleted files and data recovery

Why you can’t see the cart on Xiaomi Redmi 9 – and where to look for it

You deleted an important file on Xiaomi Redmi 9 and now you're trying to find a basket to recover it? The problem is that standard MIUI firmware (even the latest versions 14) doesn't have a single system basket, like on a computer. Files are deleted immediately -- but not always irrevocably. Where then?

The fact is, the Recycle Bin on Redmi 9 depends on the type of file and the application you deleted it from.

• 📷 Photos and videos from the gallery fall into the Gallery app basket (unless the setting is disabled).
• 📄 Documents and downloads from the File Manager can be sent to the Recycle Bin – or deleted permanently.
• 🎵 Music and audio are more likely to be erased irrevocably if specialized players are not used.
• 📱 Annexes and APK Remove them without a basket – they can only be restored through backups.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible places where the Recycle Bin can be hidden on your Redmi 9, and how to recover files if they’ve already been lost, starting with the most obvious: the standard gallery.

Recycle Bin in the Gallery app - how to find and restore photos

If you have deleted photos or videos through the standard Gallery (or Google Photos) app, the chances of recovery are maximum. MIUI has a built-in shopping cart, but it is hidden in the depths of the menu.

To open it up:

1. Launch the Gallery app (an icon with multi-colored squares).
2. Slip on three horizontal lines (☰) top-right.
3. Select Recycle Bin (or recently deleted in some versions of MIUI).
4. Click on the file, then select Restore (the icon with the arrow down).

⚠️ Attention: files in the gallery basket are only stored for 30 days (by default). After that, they are deleted automatically. If you can't see the Recycle Bin folder, check the settings:

⚠️ Note: In some regional versions MIUI (For example, in India, the gallery cart is disabled by default. To turn it on, go to Gallery Settings. → Basket → Turn on the basket.

If you use Google Photos, the algorithm is different:

• 🔍 Open the application, tap on the profile avatar → Basket.
• 🕒 Files are stored there for 60 days (as opposed to 30 days). MIUI).
• 🔄 To recover, select files and click Restore.

Recycle Bin in File Manager – Where to Look for Documents and Downloads

With files deleted through the MIUI File Manager (or Files by Google), the situation is more complicated, and the basket may or may not be present, depending on the firmware version and regional settings.

Try to find her like this:

1. Open the File Manager (Icon with folder).
2. Go to the Categories section (bottom of the screen).
3. Scroll down – if there is a basket, it will show up as a separate category with a bin icon.

If there's no basket, it means:

• 🗑️ Your version. MIUI Does not support the file manager basket (relevant to Redmi 9s) MIUI 12 and below).
• 🔧 Recycle Bin disabled in settings (check File Manager Settings) → Basket).
• 📂 Files were deleted directly through the conductor (for example, through the ES Conductor or Total Commander, bypassing the basket.

⚠️ Note: If you connected Redmi 9 to your computer and deleted files through the MTP (Like a flash drive, they are irrevocably erased - basket MIUI they do not apply.

What to do if there is no basket at all - alternative ways to restore

If you've checked all the standard places but there's no files in the bin, don't despair.There are several ways to get the data back - even if it's been deleted past the bin.

1. Check backups in Mi Cloud

Xiaomi automatically backs up some data (photos, contacts, notes) to the cloud to check:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select the Gallery or Files (if you have been backed up).
3. Find the file you want and click Restore.

2.Use third-party utilities

If there are no backups, try recovery programs:

• 📱 DiskDigger (for photos and documents) works without root).
• 🔍 Recuva (if you connect Redmi 9 to your PC as a flash drive).
• 🛠️ EaseUS MobiSaver (paid but with a high chance of recovery).

⚠️ Warning: The more you use your phone after deleting files, the less likely you are to recover them.New data overwrites old ones!

3. Check the.trash folder manually

Sometimes the basket is hidden as a system folder. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC and check through the conductor:

Internal memory →.trash


or




SD- Card →.trashbin

If the folder is not, then the files are deleted irrevocably.

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If you delete files by mistake often, install the Dumpster app from Google Play, which creates a global shopping cart for all types of files, even if MIUI doesn't.

Why Files Disappear Early in the Recycle Bin - and How to Fix It

Have you noticed that files disappear from the cart before the 30 days have elapsed? This is a common problem on the Xiaomi Redmi 9, and there are several reasons for it:

1. Autocleaning with memory shortage

MIUI can automatically clean the cart if less than 10% of the available space is left on the phone.

• 📉 Clean the cache regularly in Settings → Memory. → Clean up.
• 🔄 Transfer files to SD-map.
• ⚙️ Turn off autocleaning in Gallery Settings → Basket → Autocleaning.

2. Reset settings or update MIUI

When resetting to factory settings or updating firmware, the basket is cleared.The only way to save files is to back up via Mi Cloud or on a PC before resetting.

Mistakes in MIUI operation

Sometimes the bin is buggy and doesn't display files.

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🗑️ Clear the gallery cache in Settings → Annexes → gallery → Memory.
• 📥 Update MIUI last-minute.

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If the shopping cart is not stable, try using a third-party backup app (like Google Photos or Dropbox).

How to permanently delete files from the cart (if they are no longer needed)

If you want to completely erase files from your shopping cart (for example, before selling your phone), do the following:

For MIUI Gallery:

1. Open the gallery. → Basket.
2. Press Control (or select files manually).
3. Choose Delete Forever.

For the file manager:

1. Go to Files → Recycle Bin.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) → Clean the basket.

⚠️ Note: After complete deletion, files cannot be restored by standard means. If the phone had sensitive data, we recommend that you also:

• 🔒 Perform Settings → Additionally. → Encryption and resetting → Resetting settings.
• 📱 Install a new one SIM-Xiaomi card and account (if you sell your device).

Frequent mistakes when working with the basket on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Users often face the same problems when trying to recover files, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

1. "The basket is empty, although the files were deleted recently"

Reasons:

• 🔧 The basket is disabled in the settings (see section above).
• 📱 Files were deleted via the application side (e.g, ES Conductor) that does not use the basket MIUI.
• 🗑️ Recycle bin folder damaged - try clearing gallery cache.

2. "Can't recover files - button is inactive"

This happens if:

• 📂 Files are blocked (e.g. screenshots with confidential information).
• 🔒 You do not have permission to the folder (relevant for files on the file). SD-map).
• 📱 Phone is connected to PC - disconnect USB-cable and try again.

3. "The basket has appeared, but there are no files in it."

The files were probably deleted before the cart was turned on or through another account (such as a guest profile).

• 🔍 All Xiaomi accounts on your phone (if there are several).
• 📅 Deletion Date – It may have been more than 30 days.
• 📱 folder DCIM/.thumbnails — Sometimes the miniatures stay there.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions about the Xiaomi Redmi 9