How to open the cart on the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: detailed instructions with solutions to problems

Why you don’t see the cart on the Redmi 8 Pro and how to fix it

If you delete important photos, videos or documents on the Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro and you're trying to recover them through the Recycle Bin, but you can't find it, it's not you, because standard MIUI firmware does not work on computers or even other smartphones, it doesn't show up as a standalone application, but is integrated into the Gallery and File Manager, and the default setting of the deleted file retention period can be disabled.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 ways to access the Recycle Bin on Redmi 8 Pro, including hidden MIUI features, cloud recovery, and third-party utilities. You’ll also learn why the Recycle Bin can suddenly clear and how to extend the storage life of deleted files to 30 days. If you’ve tried standard methods and they didn’t work, there’s a section at the end of this article that provides solutions for complex cases, including resetting and working with ADB.

Method 1: Recycle Bin in the standard MIUI Gallery

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Gallery, which stores deleted photos and videos, but only if you haven't manually cleaned the basket or changed the storage settings.

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 basket item (urn icon).
4. You will see a list of deleted files. To recover, click on the file → Restore.

⚠️ Note: If the menu does not have Recycle Bin, the function is disabled in the settings:

1. In the Gallery, go to Settings (cog at the top).
2. Find the Recycle Bin partition and turn on the switch.
3. Set a storage period (30 days recommended).

Check if you have cleaned it manually before.

Make sure that deleted files are no longer than the retention period (15 days by default)

Try recovering files through the Mi Cloud (see Method 3)

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Method 2: Recycle Bin in File Manager (for documents and APK)

Unlike the Gallery, where only media files are stored, the File Manager MIUI It contains a basket for all other types of data: documents, archives, APK-The interface is less intuitive, so many Redmi 8 Pro users simply don’t notice this feature.

Instructions for access:

1. Open the Files app (yellow folder icon).
2. In the lower menu, select the Category tab.
3. Scroll down and tap on the basket (dumpster icon).
4. To recover the file, hold it → press Restore.

🔍 Important: Files in the File Manager Recycle Bin are only stored for 10 days by default (as opposed to 15 days in the Gallery:

1. In Files, go to Settings (three dots at the top).
2. Select the Recycle Bin → Shelf life.
3. Set the maximum value of 30 days.

Once a week.

Only when memory ends

Never clean.

I don't know where she is.-->

Method 3: Recovery via Mi Cloud (if the cart is empty)

If you don't find files in the Recycle Bin or they've been deleted before the storage period, you'll still have the Mi Cloud cloud storage option, which only works if the Redmi 8 Pro has been synchronized.

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Cloud.
• 📁 Make sure that sync is enabled for Gallery and Files.
• 🔍 If sync is active, visit i.mi.com from a computer or other device.

In the cloud:

1. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 8 Pro.
2. Go to the Gallery or Files section.
3. Find the Recycle Bin folder (or Recently Deleted in English).
4. Select the files you need and click Restore.

⚠️ Note: In Mi Cloud, the Recycle Bin only stores files for 30 days, after which they are deleted irrevocably. If more than a month has passed, try Method 5 using a PC.

Method 4: Using Third-Party File Managers

If standard MIUI tools don't show the cart or it's empty, you can try third-party apps. They often have more flexible settings and can find files that the system "can't see."

• 📂 Solid Explorer – supports a basket for all types of files, including hidden files.
• 🗃️ FX File Explorer – has a built-in recovery tool.
• 🔍 Dumpster is a specialized application-basket that intercepts deleted files.

Instructions for Dumpster (the most reliable option):

1. Install Dumpster from Google Play.
2. At the first start, give all the necessary permissions (access to files, media, storage).
3. All deleted files will now be placed in the Dumpster Recycle Bin.
4. To restore, open the application → select the file → Restore.

💡 Useful tip: In the Dumpster settings, you can extend the shelf life indefinitely (until manually cleaned) and even set up automatic backup in Google Drive.

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If you frequently delete files by mistake, install Dumpster PARISE – it will intercept deletes even before you lose data.

Method 5: Recover deleted files via PC (for power users)

If all the previous methods failed, you'll have a low-level recovery from your computer, which takes longer, but can bring back files that were deleted from the trash long ago.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-Cable (preferably original from Redmi 8 Pro).
• 🛠️ Recovery program (we recommend EaseUS MobiSaver or Dr.Fone).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the Redmi 8 Pro to your PC via USB.
2. Enable File Transfer Mode (MTP) in the smartphone notification curtain.
3. Run a recovery program (e.g. EaseUS MobiSaver).
4. Select the smartphone drive and start scanning.
5. After completion, mark the desired files and press Recover.

⚠️ Warning: Do not save recovered files back to your smartphone - this can overwrite the remaining data.

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The faster you start recovering from your PC, the better the chances of returning files. Each new entry on your smartphone reduces the likelihood of success.

Table: Comparison of file recovery methods on Redmi 8 Pro

* Depends on whether the data has been overwritten by new files.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, there can be problems, and here are the most common errors on the Redmi 8 Pro and how to fix them:

• 🚫 Recycle Bin does not appear in Gallery/Files: Check if the feature is disabled in the settings (see Method 1 and Method 2). MIUI App Store. If it doesn't work, reset the Gallery settings: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• ⏳ Files disappear from the basket ahead of time: MIUI It can automatically clear the cart when you don't have enough memory. Free up space on the device. Check your sync settings with Mi Cloud -- sometimes files are transferred to the cloud.
• 🔒 You can't restore files (button is inactive): Try restarting your smartphone. DRM (For example, screenshots from banking applications, recovery can be blocked.

🛠️ Extreme method: If nothing helps, reset settings (but this will delete all data on the device!):

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose Reset all settings (not to be confused with Reset to factory, which erases everything!).
3. After rebooting, check the cart again.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions