Recovery of Remote SMS on Xiaomi Redmi: All the Ways From Backups to ADB

Deleting an important SMS on Xiaomi Redmi is a familiar situation. Whether it’s a confirmation code, meeting address or personal correspondence, data loss always causes panic. Fortunately, owners of smartphones on MIUI have several ways to return lost messages, from standard system functions to advanced technical methods.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods of recovery SMS on the Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13 and other models, including the use of cloud storage Mi Cloud, local backups, third-party utilities and even ADB-It's important to understand that success depends on whether you overwrite data after deletion, and the faster you act, the better the chances of success.

Warning: Some methods require root rights or system files, which can lead to loss of warranty or malfunction of the phone, we will describe the risks in each section in detail so that you can choose the best option without unpleasant consequences.

1. SMS recovery via Mi Cloud (the most secure way)

If your Xiaomi Redmi has Mi Cloud sync enabled, the chances of returning messages are as high as possible.This method requires no technical skills and works even after the phone is reset to factory settings.

To restore SMS via the cloud:

• 🔗 Open the Settings app → Mi Account and log in under the same login used before deleting messages.
• ☁️ Go to the Mi Cloud section → Sync and make sure the switch opposite the Message is active.
• 🔄 Click Sync Now and wait until the process is complete (may take up to 10 minutes).
• 📱 Open the “Messages” app – Remote SMS must appear in the Inbox or Archive folder.

⚠️ Note: If you have disabled sync or changed your Mi Account after deleting messages, the data may not be saved, and check if the cloud storage limit is exceeded (free 5 GB is available).

Local MIUI backups: Where to look and how to recover

MIUI automatically creates local message backups when Backup is enabled, and these files are stored in the phone’s memory and can contain SMS even after they are removed from the application.

To find and restore the backup:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Backup.
2. Check the list of available backups – look for the date preceding the deletion of messages.
3. Click on the desired backup and select “Restore”.
4. In the data list, tick Messages and confirm the recovery.

🔍 Where are the backups stored manually? MIUI downhill:

/MIUI/backup/AllBackup/

They can be copied to a PC and opened using programs like MIUI Backup Extractor (requires an unlocked bootloader).

⚠️ Attention: Recovery from local backup will overwrite current messages. SMS You have received new messages, they will be lost.We recommend that you pre-export current correspondence through the Messages app» → «More» → «Exports».

3. Third-party apps: top-3 repairer SMS

If the standard methods didn't work, we've tested dozens of utilities and selected three of the most effective Xiaomi Redmis:

• 🛠️ Dr.Fone (Wondershare) - supports root-free recovery but with limitations. 9/10/Note 11 on MIUI 12-14.
• 🔧 EaseUS MobiSaver – Scanning the internal memory and card SD, finder SMS Even after resetting (PC required).
• 📱 SMS Backup & Restore is a free backup/recovery app that works without root, but you need to have an old backup.

📌 Step-by-step instructions for Dr.Fone:

1. Install the program on your PC and connect Redmi over USB (enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times click on the version).
2. Select the Android Data Recovery mode.
3. Check Messages and click "Next".
4. Confirm the scan (super user permission may be required).
5. After analysis, select the desired SMS and click "Restore".

Enable debugging on USB|Charge your phone at least to 50%|Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Disable screen lock (PIN/graphical)|Download the program from the official website-->

⚠️ Note: Software like Dr.Fone is often recognized by antiviruses as potentially dangerous, due to deep scanning of the system, download software only from official sites and disable the antivirus while you work.

4.Recovery through ADB: for advanced users

If you have experience with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can try extracting SMS directly from the system database, which does not require root, but only works if the messages are not overwritten by new data.

🔧 Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC and connect Redmi over USB (debugging should be enabled).
2. Open the command prompt and type: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db This will copy the SMS database to your computer.
3. Use SQLite Browser to open the mmssms.db file.
4. In the sms table, find deleted messages (the body field contains text).

💡 How to repair SMS - back to the phone:

• 📝 Edit the base in SQLite Browser (remove the deleted tag)=1 at the right messages).
• 🔄 Return the file back with the command: adb push mmssms.db /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

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If the adb pull command gives the error "Permission denied", try to get a temporary root first through Magisk or use the command adb shell su -c "cp /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db /sdcard/", then copy the file from the memory card.

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing of the database mmssms.db can lead to the loss of all messages or failures in the application "Messages!

5. Recovery after reset to factory settings

If you reset the Xiaomi Redmi to factory settings (Settings → Additional → Recovery and Reset), the chances of returning an SMS are dramatically reduced.

1. Mi Cloud was enabled – Restore data when you first set up your phone by selecting Restore from Mi Cloud.
2. There is a local backup on the memory card - connect SD-card to PC and look for files with the.backup extension in the folder MIUI/backup.

🔍 What do you do if you don't have backups:

• 🔧 Use programs like EaseUS MobiSaver for deep memory scanning (chance of success) ~20-30%).
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi Service Center – they have tools to extract data from flash memory (paid, ~1500-3000₽).

⚠️ Warning: After resetting, do not write new data to your phone (do not install apps, do not save photos). SMS.

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If the phone was reset and the Mi Cloud is disabled, the only chance of returning an SMS is professional data recovery via the chip-off method, and self-attempts are practically useless in this case.

6. How to avoid loss of SMS in the future: prevention

To avoid having to deal with lost messages, set up automatic backup on your Xiaomi Redmi:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Enable Message Synchronization in Settings → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud.
• 📱 Local Backups: Use the Backup app (there is in the MIUI by default) for weekly copies.
• 🔗 Third-party services: Install SMS Backup & Restore and set up export to Google Drive or email.
• 📧 Export to Gmail: In the Messages app settings, there is an option Export to email - sends SMS file-form.

📌 Additional advice:

• 🔋 Check regularly if there is enough space in the Mi Cloud (no new data is saved if the limit is exceeded).
• 📲 Before the update MIUI Or reset settings manually create a backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup.
• 🚫 Avoid “scraping garbage” apps – they often delete temporary files, including backups SMS.

💡 Hidden function MIUI: In some versions of the firmware there is a basket for SMS. To enable it, go to Message Settings. → Additionally. → Recycle bin and set a storage period (up to 30 days) Remote messages will be moved there instead of completely deleting them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about SMS recovery on Xiaomi Redmi