How to return deleted files from the cart to Xiaomi Redmi: all working methods

Deleting important files by mistake is one of the most common problems Xiaomi Redmi users have. Even if you cleared the cart or deleted photos, videos or documents past it, the chances of recovery remain. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to return data on Redmi Note smartphones 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and other models under control MIUI 14/15, including without ROOT-rights and use of PC.

Xiaomi has a built-in Recycle Bin in the Mi File Explorer app that stores deleted data for 30 days (by default), but many users don’t know that even after cleaning the Recycle Bin, files can be recovered using system tools or third-party utilities, and the key is to act quickly, as new data can rewrite deleted files.

1. Recovery from the Recycle Bin in the Files app (MIUI)

The easiest way to return deleted files is to check the built-in Recycle Bin in Xiaomi’s standard file manager, which works like a “junk bucket” on a PC and stores data until it is automatically cleaned (usually after 30 days) or manually deleted.

To recover files:

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. In the bottom menu, tap the "Basket" (urn icon).
3. Select the desired files with a long tap or tick.
4. Click Restore (down arrow) and the files will return to the original folders.

If the basket is empty, check:

• 🔍 File type filter (in the upper corner of the basket there are tabs "All", "Images", "Video", etc.).
• ⏳ Storage period: by default, files are stored for 30 days, but in the basket settings (Files) → ⚙️ → The basket can change this period.
• 📁 Hidden Files: Enable Hidden Items in the Menu ⚙️ → Show hidden files.

⚠️ Warning: If you have manually cleaned the cart or used features like “Memory Optimization” in Settings → Memory, files could have been permanently deleted, in which case, proceed to the following methods.

2.Recovery through MIUI backups

Xiaomi automatically backs up some data (contacts, messages, notes), but photos and videos are not turned on by default. However, if you previously set up a reservation in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup, there is a chance to return some files.

How to check backup copies:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Select "Backup" option.
3. Check the list of available copies and the dates of their creation.
4. If there is an actual copy, click “Restore” and select the data you want (e.g., “Gallery”).

Limitations of the method:

• 📸 Photos and videos are only reserved if the option “Gallery Sync” is enabled in Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Correspondence recovery is possible only for standard applications (Messages, Contacts).
• ⏱️ Copy Date: If a backup was created before deleting files, it is useless.

⚠️ Warning: Recovery from Mi Cloud will rewrite the current data on your phone. If you add new contacts or messages after deleting files, they may disappear.

3.Use DiskDigger for recovery without ROOT

If files are not found in the Recycle Bin and backups, DiskDigger, one of the few apps that can scan Xiaomi Redmi’s internal memory without superuser rights (ROOT), will help.

Instructions for use:

1. Download DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and select “Start Basic Scan” (to work without ROOT).
3. Wait until the analysis is completed (it can take 10–30 minutes depending on the amount of memory).
4. View the files found, tick the necessary ones and click "Restore".
5. Choose the way to save: to the device, to the cloud or by email.

What you need to know about DiskDigger:

• 📷 Formats: Best Recovery JPG, PNG, MP4, 3GP. Documents (PDF, DOCX) less frequently.
• 🔍 Scan depth: basic mode (without the ROOT) Looks for only thumbnails and file fragments.
• 💾 Restore: Do not restore files to the same partition of memory from which they were deleted (for example, if files are deleted from internal memory, save them to the same partition). SD-map).

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Before scanning in DiskDigger, turn off mobile internet and Wi-Fi to avoid rewriting deleted data with new files (such as app cache).

4. PC Recovery: EaseUS MobiSaver and FonePaw

If you don't have any deleted files on your phone, connect Xiaomi Redmi to your computer and use specialized recovery software, two proven tools: EaseUS MobiSaver and FonePaw Android Data Recovery, both of which support Redmi models and run without ROOT.

The following steps are taken for EaseUS MobiSaver:

1. Download and install EaseUS MobiSaver on PC.
2. Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable (enable file transfer mode (MTP) notice-curtain).
3. Start the program and select “Android Data Recovery”.
4. Allow access to the device (on the phone will be a request for debugging via USB – confirm).
5. Select the file types to scan (e.g., Photos, Videos, Documents) and click Next.
6. After analysis, mark the desired files and click "Restore" by specifying the folder on the PC.

Comparison of programmes:

Important: Do not save recovered files back to your phone until the process is complete. Use an external drive or cloud to avoid rewriting data.

5. Methods for Advanced: Recovery from ROOT-rights

If you have ROOT-Xiaomi Redmi rights, the chances of recovery are much higher, and you can use powerful tools like Undeleter or the likes of the Redmi. GT Recovery, which scans memory at a low level, but this method is only suitable for advanced users, since it requires unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom Recovery (for example, for example, the user, TWRP).

Instructions for Undeleter:

1. Install Undeleter from Google Play.
2. Provide the app ROOT-Access (a request from SuperSU or Magisk will appear).
3. Select "Deep Scan" (Deep Scan).
4. Specify the section for analysis (usually /data or /sdcard).
5. Wait until it is completed (may take a few hours).
6. Save the files found on SD-map.

Advantages ROOT-method:

• 🔧 Deep analysis: programs can see even fragmented files.
• 📂 Access to all sections, including system.
• 🔄 Recovery after formatting (in some cases).

⚠️ Attention: Use ROOT-rights voids the warranty Xiaomi and can lead to unstable operation of the system. Before unlocking the bootloader, make a full data backup through the TWRP Or Mi Flash Tool.

6. Restore via Google Photos (if synchronized)

If your Xiaomi Redmi has Google Photos enabled, deleted photos and videos can be returned from the Recycle Bin of the cloud service. Google stores deleted media files for 60 days, which is twice as long as a standard MIUI shopping cart.

How to recover files from Google Photos:

1. Open the Google Photos app or go to photos.google.com.
2. In the side menu, select “Basket”.
3. Find the files you need, highlight them and click “Restore”.
4. Files will return to the main gallery and sync with the phone.

What to consider:

• 📅 Storage period: 60 days (instead of 30 days) MIUI).
• 🌐 Available only for synchronized files (check settings in Google Photos) → Settings → Backup and synchronization).
• 📶 Internet is needed to restore.

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Google Photos is the most reliable way to recover photos if sync was enabled before deleting files, and even after cleaning the shopping cart on the phone, files remain in the cloud for another 60 days.

7.If nothing has worked: contacting the service center

When all software methods are exhausted, the last option is to contact the Xiaomi service center, which specialists can extract data using professional equipment (for example, chip-off – direct reading from the memory chip).

• 💰 Expensive (from 5 000 to 20 000 rubles depending on the complexity).
• ⏳ Long (may take several days).
• 🔧 Does not guarantee 100% results (if the memory is overwritten, the data may be lost irretrievably).

Where to look for service centers:

• 🛠️ Data recovery laboratories (e.g, HDD Recovery, Data Recovery).

⚠️ Warning: Before contacting the service, do not turn on the phone or connect it to a charger - this can reduce the chances of recovery. SIM-card and memory card, pack the device in an antistatic package.

FAQ: Frequent questions about file recovery on Xiaomi Redmi