On the Xiaomi Redmi 7, the Recycle Bin is a temporary storage for deleted files that allows you to recover data within 30 days. However, many users face a problem: the Recycle Bin is filled with unnecessary photos, videos and documents, taking up precious space in the device’s memory. There are several ways to free up space, but it is important to understand the nuances of each method so that important data is not lost forever.
In this article, we will explore all the available ways to clean the Recycle Bin on Redmi 7, including standard MIUI tools and third-party solutions, how to completely remove files from the Recycle Bin, why they can not disappear after cleaning, and how to avoid common errors, and pay special attention to hidden folders and system limitations that are often overlooked.
If your smartphone is constantly giving out notifications about memory shortages, and gigabytes of unnecessary data are accumulated in the basket, this guide will help solve the problem in 5 minutes.
Method 1: Cleaning the basket through a standard gallery
Xiaomi Redmi 7 has the default MIUI Gallery, which automatically saves deleted photos and videos to the cart.
1. Open the Gallery app (an icon with colorful photos).
2.Slip on three horizontal lines in the lower right corner (menu).
3. Select the item of the basket (the icon of the garbage can).
4. Click Control in the upper right corner, then tick all files or highlight the necessary ones.
5. Tap Remove and confirm the action.
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Note: After cleaning through the Gallery, files are permanently deleted. If you have used cloud backup (such as Google Photos or Mi Cloud), check if important data is synchronized.
If the Remove button is inactive or files do not disappear after cleaning, the problem may be in the app's cache.
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the Gallery and select Clear Cache.
- Reboot your smartphone.
Method 2: Use of the MIUI File Manager
The MIUI file manager provides an alternative way to access the shopping cart, especially if the Gallery is not working properly.
1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. Go to Categories (bottom of the screen).
3. Select the Recycle Bin - all temporarily deleted files will be displayed here.
4. Click Clean in the upper right corner or highlight individual files for selective removal.
🔍 In the File Manager, the basket can display not only media files, but also documents, archives and other information. APK. This is useful if you have removed the app installers or PDF-file.
If the Recycle Bin in the File Manager is empty but the memory is still busy, check the hidden folders:
- 📁.trash - system basket (can be hidden).
- 📁 MIUI/Trash — backup basket for some firmware versions.
- 📁 Android/data/com.miui.gallery/trash — cache Gallery.
To see the hidden folders:
- In File Manager, click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Select Settings → Show hidden files.
☑️ Preparation for cleaning the basket
Method 3: Third-party applications for deep cleaning
If standard methods don’t work, third-party utilities can be used to completely erase the cart, including system residues, and often offer additional features (such as memory analysis).
📌 Top.-3 Apps to clean the basket on Redmi 7:
| Annex | Features | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Files by Google | Automatic duplicate removal, cache cleaning, built-in basket manager. | Google Play |
| CCleaner | Deep cleaning of system debris, including residues of the basket and temporary files. | Google Play |
| SD Maid | Advanced search for “dead” files and cleaning the root rights basket (optional). | Google Play |
🔧 Instructions for Files by Google:
- Install and open the application.
- Go to the Cleanup section (Broommark).
- Select the Recycle Bin and press Clean [X]MB.
- Confirm removal.
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Note: Root-enabled applications like SD Maid can delete system files critical to MIUI. Do not use Recycle Bin feature in such utilities without backup!
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Before using third-party cleaners, disable autosynchronization with clouds (Google Photos, Mi Cloud) to avoid conflicts when deleting files.
Why the cart is not cleaned: common problems
Sometimes users find that the Recycle Bin on Redmi 7 is not cleaned or files are returned back.
🔹 1. The device memory is occupied
If your smartphone has less than 10% of free space, it can block file operations. Free up memory by deleting unnecessary apps or transferring files to your computer. SD-map.
🔹 2. synchronization error with Mi Cloud
If backup is enabled in Mi Cloud, deleted files can be restored automatically.
🔹 3. Damaged files in the basket
If some files are not deleted, they may be corrupted.
- 🛠️ Delete files one at a time (one of them may block the process).
- 📱 Reboot your smartphone in Safe Mode (press the power button) → Restart in Safe Mode and Repeat Cleaning.
🔹 4. Firmware restrictions MIUI
On some versions of MIUI (especially older ones), the basket may not be cleaned due to bugs.
- Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
- Install the latest available version.
What if the tablet disappeared from the menu?
How to permanently disable the cart on Redmi 7
If you don't want files to get into the bin, you can turn it off completely, which will free up space and speed up the deletion of files, but it will deprive you of the ability to recover.
📵 Instructions for disconnection:
- Open the gallery.
- Go to Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
- Find the Recycle Bin and disable the Rescue Deleted Files slider.
- Confirm the action.
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Note: After disabling the Recycle Bin, all deleted files will be erased immediately and without recovery.This option is only valid for the Gallery - the File Manager can have its own Recycle Bin.
🔄 How to get the basket back:
Repeat steps 1-3 and turn on the slider Save deleted files. Note that previously deleted files will not recover - the Recycle Bin will only work for new deletes.
Alternative methods: cleaning through PC
If the smartphone does not respond to commands or the basket is filled with thousands of files, you can connect Redmi 7 to the computer and clean it manually.
🖥️ Step-by-step instruction:
- Connect your smartphone to your PC through USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).
- On your smartphone, select the file transfer mode (File Exchange or MTP).
- On PC, open this computer and find the Redmi 7 device.
- Go to Internal Storage →.trash (if the folder is not visible, turn on the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings).
- Delete all files from this folder.
🔧 If the.trash folder is missing:
Try to find it in alternative ways:
- 📂 MIUI → Trash
- 📂 Android → data → com.miui.gallery → trash
⚠️ Important: When connecting to a PC, do not use the “Fast Formatting” or “Disk Cleanup” functions – this can lead to the loss of all data on the device.
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Cleaning the cart through a PC is the most reliable way if the smartphone freezes or standard methods do not work, but it requires caution: deleting system files can disrupt MIUI.