Recovering Remote SMS on Xiaomi Phones: From Backups to Deep Scanning

Deleting an important message on Xiaomi and not sure how to return it?The situation is familiar to many: accidentally clicking "Delete everything", resetting settings or even a virus attack can deprive you of valuable correspondence. Fortunately, owners of smartphones Redmi, POCO and Mi have several ways to restore SMS - from standard MIUI tools to professional utilities.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including recovery through Google Drive, built-in Xiaomi features, as well as specialized programs like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver. We will focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 15) and smartphone models released after 2020. Importantly, the chances of success depend on how long it has been since deletion and whether the phone was actively used after data loss.

1. SMS recovery via Google backup

The most reliable way to return deleted messages is to use automatic sync with Google. If your Xiaomi has enabled SMS backup to your Google account, you can restore the correspondence in a few minutes.

To check for a backup copy:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Backup.
• 🔍 Make sure that the item “Communications» (SMS) included in the synchronized data list.
• 📅 Check the date of the last backup if it is newer than the date of deletion SMS, chances of recovery are high.

For recovery:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting → Data Recovery.
2. Select the Google account that created the copy.
3. Check "Messages" and click "Restore".

⚠️ Warning: Restore from backup will overwrite current SMS If you receive new messages after deleting, they will be lost. We recommend saving them manually (for example, with screenshots).

2.Use of MI Cloud to Recover Messages

Xiaomi offers its own cloud storage, MI Cloud, which automatically saves SMS when the feature is activated, which works even without Google being linked, but requires:

• 🔑 Authorization under the same Mi Account as when you create a copy.
• 📶 A stable Internet connection (preferably Wi-Fi).
• 📱 Sufficient space on the phone to download data.

Instructions for remediation:

1. Open the MI Cloud app (or go to Settings → Mi Account → MI Cloud).
2. Select the “Messages” section and check for a backup.
3. Click on “Restore” and confirm the action.

If a copy is missing, try:

• 🔄 Update the page (sometimes the data is loaded with a delay).
• 📧 Check out another Mi Account if you have used several.
• 📅 Clarify the backup period in the settings MI Cloud.

3. Local Recovery through Integrated MIUI Tools

If there are no cloud copies, try to find a local backup created by the system itself. Xiaomi automatically saves data when you update your firmware or reset your settings.

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To recover SMS from local copy:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and copy the AllBackup folder to your computer (or use the file manager on your phone).
2. Find a file with the.bak extension and a name that contains “sms.”
3. Use the MIUI Backup Extractor (available on XDA Developers) to retrieve messages.

⚠️ Attention: Local copies are overwritten with each new backup if you created a copy after deletion SMS, Old data will be lost.

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4. Deep scanning programs: Dr.Fone, EaseUS MobiSaver

If standard methods don't work, you'll have to use third-party tools like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver to scan your phone's memory at a low level and can find deleted SMS even if you don't have backups.

• 🔓 Root rights are required for full access (on non-rooted devices, the chances are lower).
• 💻 You need to connect to the PC through USB (Debugging regime USB should be on).
• 💰 Most features are paid (the free version only shows preview messages).

The following is a step-by-step guide for Dr.Fone:

1. Download and install the program from the official website.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times press to activate the developer mode).
3. In the program, select the section "Data Recovery" → "Messages".
4. Wait for the scan to finish and select the SMS you need to restore.

Xiaomi models with Snapdragon processors (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5) have a higher chance of success than MediaTek devices (such as the Redmi 10A), due to the specifics of working with memory.

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Before scanning, turn off mobile Internet and Wi-Fi on your phone – this will prevent overwriting deleted data with new messages.

5. Recovery through the Engineering Menu (for advanced users)

This method is only suitable for advanced users, as it requires an engineering menu and can cause system failures, and is relevant for devices on MIUI 13-14, where SMS logs are stored in system files.

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the code ##4636##.
2. Go to the section “Phone Information” → “Show a log”.
3. Find files with the.log extension that contain references to “sms” (e.g.,.log, mms_sms.log).
4. Copy files on your PC and use a text editor (like Notepad++) to find the messages you want.

⚠️ Attention: Working with an engineering menu can disrupt system stability. Don't change settings unless you're sure they're intended. For Xiaomi HyperOS models (2026), this method may not work.

6. Contact Xiaomi Support: When Nothing Helps

If all of these methods fail, the last option is to contact official Xiaomi support.

• 📱 Removal occurred due to a firmware failure or virus.
• 🔧 The phone is under warranty (self-restore may cancel it).
• 📄 Communications have legal value (for example, for the court).

To increase the chances of support:

• 📌 Please. IMEI Devices (can be found in Settings) → Phone or battery).
• 📅 Please indicate the exact date and time of deletion SMS.
• 📎 Please include screenshots of errors (if any).

Xiaomi support contacts for Russia and CIS:

• 📞 Phone: 8 800 775-66-88 (call-off).
• 💬 Online chat: mi.com/ru/support.
• 📧 Email: support.ru@xiaomi.com.

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Official support for Xiaomi can only help in the event of a system failure or warranty event.If the SMS has been deleted by the user, the chances of recovery are minimal.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SMS recovery on Xiaomi