How to recover deleted photos on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus: from the cart to deep scanning

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is a reliable smartphone, but even it is not immune to accidental removal of photos. You could erase photos through the gallery, reset to factory settings or lose them after updating MIUI. Fortunately, in 80% of cases, files are restored, the main thing is to act quickly and correctly.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to return deleted photos to Redmi 5 Plus: from the standard cart. MIUI to professional utilities like DiskDigger or Recuva. Separately, we will dwell on the nuances of working with internal storage and SD-You can also use a map to explain why you shouldn't write new files to your device after you lose data. If you've used Google Photos or Mi Cloud, the chances of success are close to 100%.

Importantly, the effectiveness of the methods depends on how long it has been since the removal, and the faster you start to recover, the more likely you are to return the images in their original quality, and let's start with the simplest solutions.

1.A check of the basket at MIUI Gallery

The standard Gallery app on Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (as with other MIUI devices) features a built-in shopping cart where photos are stored 30 days after being deleted. This is the first and fastest way to return pictures without third-party tools.

To check the basket:

• 📱 Open the Gallery app (icon with multi-colored squares).
• 🗑️ Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select the basket.
• 🔍 View the list of deleted files. Photos are grouped by date of deletion.
• 🔄 Select the desired pictures with a long tap, then click Restore (the icon with the arrow down).

If the cart is empty or the 30-day deadline has expired, move to the next method. Note: the cart is automatically cleared when memory is scarce or after resetting.

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In MIUI 12+, the cart is hidden by default. To enable it, go to Gallery Settings → Recycle Bin → Enable the cart.

2.Restore via Google Photos

If your Redmi 5 Plus has been enabled to sync with Google Photos, all deleted images can be returned within 60 days via the web version of the service, which works even after the phone is reset to factory settings.

Instructions:

1. Open photos.google.com on your computer or other device and log in to the same Google account as Redmi 5 Plus.
2. On the left menu, select the basket (dumpster icon).
3. Find the right photos, highlight them and click Restore.
4. Wait a few minutes – the pictures will return to the main gallery and the device (if sync is enabled).

If the Google Photos Recycle Bin is empty, check the Archive folder – sometimes users mistakenly archive files instead of deleting. Also make sure that sync has been activated before data is lost: go to Google Photos Settings → Backup and Sync.

3. Search in Mi Cloud (Xiaomi Cloud)

Mi Cloud is Xiaomi’s proprietary cloud storage that automatically backs up photos if the feature is enabled. On Redmi 5 Plus, it activates by default when you first sign in to your Mi Account. Check if your pictures are saved there.

How to recover photos via Mi Cloud:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and sign in to your Mi Account.
• 📂 In the Gallery section, find the Remote or Recycle Bin folder (storage period is 30 days).
• 🔙 Select files and click Restore. They will return to the main gallery on your phone the next time you connect to the Internet.

If you don't have deleted photos in the cloud, try finding them in the Auto Backup folder. Please note: the free Mi Cloud tariff only provides 5 GB of space, so old backups could be deleted automatically.

4. Recovery with third-party programs (without root)

If the photos are not in the cart or cloud, you will have to use specialized utilities to scan internal memory. For Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, programs that work without root rights are suitable:

Consider recovery using the example of DiskDigger, one of the most effective free utilities:

1. Download DiskDigger from Google Play and install it on Redmi 5 Plus.
2. Start the program and select Start simple photo scanning (to search for images only) or Full scanning (for all file types).
3. Wait until the process is complete (it can take from 10 minutes to an hour depending on the amount of memory).
4. Look at the files you find, select the files you want, and click Restore. Save them to the SD-Map or cloud (not internal memory!).

Critical: If you have a new file on your phone after you delete a photo (e.g., you have taken pictures or downloaded a video), it will be almost impossible to recover the old data, it will be overwritten, so immediately after you lose the photos, put the device in flight mode and do not use it until the recovery is complete.

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Reconstruction of c SD-cards (if the photos are stored there)

If the photos were saved to microSD, the chances of their return are higher - flash memory cards are less susceptible to overwriting.

Step-by-step instructions for Recuva (on PC):

1. Extract. SD-Redmi 5 Plus card and connect it to your computer via card reader.
2. Download and install Recuva from the official website (avoid pirated versions!).
3. Launch the program, select the type of Image files and specify the path to SD-map.
4. Start the scan. Once completed, tick the photos you want (green circle is high chance of recovery, yellow is medium, red is low).
5. Save files to your computer’s hard drive, not back to the card!

If SD-The card is not determined by the computer, try it:

• 🔌 Connect it through another card reader or USB-adapter.
• 🛠️ Check for physical damage (scratches on contacts).
• 🖥️ Using a different PC – sometimes the driver problem.

Attention: Do not format SD-Formatting erases the file system table, and it will become almost impossible to return the data.

6. Professional methods (with root rights)

If all the previous methods failed, the last option is deep scanning of internal memory with root rights, which is risky, because:

• 🚨 The Redmi 5 Plus warranty is cancelled.
• 🔧 Possible disruptions MIUI after rooting.
• 📉 Increased risk of overwriting deleted data.

If you are ready for this, follow the instructions:

1. Unlock the Redmi 5 Plus bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install custom recovery (such as TWRP) and get root rights through Magisk.
3. Download Root Explorer or Undeleter Recover Files & Data from Google Play.
4. In the program, select /data or /sdcard and run a deep scan.
5. Save the files found to an external drive.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi 5 Plus with firmware MIUI 11+ Google Pay, banking apps and some games may stop working after root is received (due to SafetyNet activated). → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

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Root rights offer the best chance of recovery, but getting them on Xiaomi takes time and technical skills. For most users, there are enough methods without root (basket, cloud, DiskDigger).

7.Prevention: How to avoid loss of photos in the future

To avoid the problem of deleted photos, follow these rules:

• ☁️ Turn on automatic sync with Google Photos or Mi Cloud, even 5GB of free space is enough for the most important photos.
• 📁 Regularly copy the photo to your PC or external drive. Use a wired connection (MTP-mode) or cloud services.
• 🔄 Set up a backup in MIUI: Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup of the device.
• 🚫 Avoid memory cleaners like Clean Master – they often delete files without recovery.
• 📱 Periodically check the basket in the gallery to avoid missing the shelf life (30 days).

It is also useful to use hidden backup applications, such as FolderSync or SyncMe, which can automatically copy photos on the back of your computer. FTP-server NAS.

If you take a lot of photos, consider buying a large microSD (128-256 GB) and set up saving the pictures right on it, which will reduce the load on internal memory and make it easier to recover data when crashes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about photo recovery on Redmi 5 Plus