Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is still a popular choice due to its price-performance balance, but even the most reliable devices are not immune to failures. Losing contacts, photos or important documents due to accidental reset, virus or breakdown can be a serious problem. Backup is the only way to guarantee data protection.
In this article you will find 5 Ways to Create a Backup on Redmi Note 7 — standard-function MIUI Advanced methods with the use of TWRP and ADB. We will not only learn how to maintain contacts and SMS, but also application settings, game progress, and also the entire firmware with partitions /data and /system. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances associated with the lack of a slot for a memory card in the global version of the Redmi Note. 7 (Lavender model – this restriction forces users to look for alternative solutions.
1. Built-in backup function in MIUI: fast and no root
The easiest way is to use Xiaomi's regular backup tool, which doesn't require superuser rights and is suitable even for beginners.
- 📞 Contacts and call log
- 💬 SMS and MMS-message
- 📷 Photo and video (optional)
- ⚙️ System settings (Wi-Fi, wallpaper, sound)
- 📱 Data from some applications (e.g. Mi Browser or Calendar)
To start the backup:
- Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
- Click Backup and select data categories.
- Specify the location of the storage: internal memory or (if supported) microSD.
- Confirm the action and wait until it is completed (may take 5-15 minutes).
⚠️ Attention: Built-in backup MIUI does not store installed applications (.apk) and their cache. For a full reserve, alternative methods described below will be required.
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If you have a global version of the Redmi Note 7 without a memory card slot, connect the phone to the PC USB And copy the backup file (backup/) It's hand-held on a computer. 1–3 GB depending on the amount of data.
2. Backup through Google Account: Cloud Backup
Sync with Google automatically saves some of the data in the cloud, but many Xiaomi users turn off this feature due to traffic savings or batery drain.
- Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
- Select your account and enable synchronization to: 📇 Contacts 📅 calendar 📎 Notes (if you use Google Keep) 📊 Chrome Data (bookmarks, history)
Settings → System → Backup → Automatic Recovery
🔹 Limitations of method:
- ❌ It's not. SMS/MMS (a separate application is required, for example SMS Backup & Restore).
- ❌ Photos and videos are synced only through Google Photos (limit 15 GB at free rate).
- ❌ Some apps (such as games) may not restore progress.
3. Full backup via TWRP: for advanced users
If your Redmi Note 7 is bootloader unlocked and you have a custom TWRP recap installed, you can create a complete system image, including:
- 📱 Section /data (applications, settings, files)
- 🖥️ Section /system (firmware)
- 🔧 Section /boot (nucleus)
- 📟 IMEI modem (/persist, /nvram)
🔧 Instructions:
- Turn off the phone and press Power + Volume up to enter TWRP.
- Select Backup → Select System, Data, Boot.
- Specify the location of the save (microSD is recommended or OTG-flash-drive).
- Swipe for confirmation and wait for completion (20-40 minutes).
⚠️ Attention: Backup through TWRP If you haven't unlocked the bootloader officially through the Mi Unlock Tool, this method is not available. Also remember that the Data backup recovery on another version is not available. MIUI It can lead to bootloop.
What if TWRP doesn’t see a microSD?
4. backup to the computer via ADB: for technical users
If you don't. TWRP, but there's access ADB (Android Debug Bridge, you can back up your key data manually. USB-It works and even works on a locked loader.
🛠️ Step-by-step instruction:
- Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
- Turn it on. USB-Debugging on the phone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then additionally → For developers → Debugging by USB.
- Connect the Redmi Note 7 To the PC and execute in the terminal: adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f C:\backup_redmi7.ab Where: -apk — lay-up; -obb — game-play; -shared — file-file; -all — appendix.
On the phone, confirm the backup (password can not be set).
📌 What keeps ADB-backup:
| Type of data | It's still there? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Installed Appendices (.apk) | ✅ Yes. | No cache or updates. |
| Application data (save, settings) | ✅ Yes. | Exception: Some games with DRM-protection |
| SMS/MMS | ✅ Yes. | In.smss format. |
| Photo/video | ❌ No. | Only if explicitly stated -shared |
| Settings for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | ✅ Yes. | Partially restored |
Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Turn on USB-phone-debugging|Connect your phone to the original cable|Check the connection with the adb device command|Free up 5-10 GB on PC for backup-->
5 Manual copying of important files: an alternative for beginners
If the previous methods seem complicated, you can manually copy critical data to a PC or cloud, which doesn't require much knowledge, but takes longer.
📂 What folders to copy:
- 📸 /DCIM/Camera — photo;
- 🎵 /Music, /Movies — mediafiles;
- 📄 /Documents, /Download — document;
- 📱 /Android/data — save some games (such as Brawl Stars or Clash of Clans);
- 🔑 /MIUI/backup — backup copies created through MIUI.
🔄 How to recover: Just copy files back to the same folders after resetting or firmware. Apps may need to re-install.apk.
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Manual copying does not save system settings, SMS, or some application data (e.g. WhatsApp requires a separate backup in Google Drive).
Comparison of backup methods for Redmi Note 7
To choose the best way, compare them by key parameters:
| Method | Need root/TWRP? | Save the applications | Save SMS/Contacts | Time of creation | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in MIUI | ❌ No. | ❌ No, only some data) | ✅ Yes. | 5-15 minutes | ⭐ |
| Google Account | ❌ No. | ❌ No. | ✅ Partially. | Automatically. | ⭐ |
| TWRP | ✅ Yes (unlocked bootloader) | ✅ Completely. | ✅ Yes. | 20-40 minutes | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| ADB | ❌ No (to debug) | ✅ Yeah (no cache) | ✅ Yes. | 10–30 min | ⭐⭐ |
| Manual copying | ❌ No. | ❌ No, only files) | ❌ No. | Depends on the volume. | ⭐ |
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Even experienced users face problems when creating a backup.-5 errors and ways of solving them:
- There is not enough space for internal memory. 🔹 Solution: Delete unnecessary files through Settings → Storage or plug in OTG-accumulator.
- TWRP It doesn't make a backup. /data. 🔹 Solution: Check what is in the settings TWRP Skip offline MD5 generation and compression enabled.
- ADB Error is issued by device unauthorized. 🔹 Solution: The phone will be asked for debugging permission - confirm it.
- Backup recovery leads to bootloop. 🔹 Solution: Do not restore Data to another version MIUI. Use only System and Boot.
- Google does not sync your contacts. 🔹 Solution: Check that your Google account has contact sync enabled and no traffic restrictions.
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Before Firmware or Reset Redmi Note 7 Check the integrity of the backup! TWRP This can be done through Restore. → Verify, for ADB — Adbreeder --verify.