How to recover deleted songs on Xiaomi phone: from cart to deep scan

Removing your favorite songs from a Xiaomi phone is a familiar situation, and one careless tap, and a playlist you've been working on for months, disappears without a trace. Fortunately, in most cases, the music is recoverable — even if you've cleaned your cart or formatted your memory card. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to return deleted tracks, from standard MIUI features to professional instruments.

It is important to understand that the success of recovery depends on three factors: time (the earlier you start acting, the better the chances), storage (internal memory vs. internal memory. SD-map) and post-deletion actions (write new files on top of remote ones reduces the likelihood of recovery).We will look at methods for different scenarios, from accidental deletion to data loss after resetting settings.

If you are using the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or the flagship Xiaomi 14 series, don’t worry: the instructions are universal for all devices on MIUI 12-14. The main thing is not to panic and not try to write new files to your phone until you try at least 2-3 methods from this article.

1.Basket check in MIUI: the first step to recovery

Modern versions of MIUI have a built-in recycle bin that temporarily retrieves deleted files — including music — the easiest way to return songs if you’ve recently deleted them (usually files are stored in the retard for up to 30 days).

To check the basket:

1. Open the Files app (the blue-background folder icon).
2. In the lower menu, tap on the basket section (dumpster icon).
3. Find deleted audio files (they are displayed with original names and date of deletion).
4. Select the desired tracks with a long tap, then click Restore in the bottom panel.

If the bin is empty or there are no files, move on to the next method. Note: the Recycle Bin in MIUI only works for files deleted through the standard Files app. If you cleared memory through third-party managers (e.g. ES File Explorer), this method will not work.

2. Recovery via Mi Cloud: if synchronization was enabled

Mi Cloud is a cloud storage from Xiaomi that automatically backs up data provided the feature is activated. If you have previously enabled music syncing, there is a chance to return songs via a web interface or mobile app.

Instructions for remediation:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
• 📁 In the Devices section, select your smartphone and check for backups (Backup tab).
• 🔍 If you have a backup, download it to your PC and extract the audio files through the archiver (usually they are stored in a folder). MIUI/backup/AllBackup/...).
• 📱 Alternatively: in the settings of the phone go to About phone → Backup and restore data from the cloud.

This method has limitations:

• ❌ Music is only restored if it was backed up (Mi Cloud does not save audio files by default – this option must be manually activated).
• ❌ Free Mi Cloud tariff provides just 5GB – if you don’t pay for the expansion, backups can be overwritten.

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Before you recover from Mi Cloud, check if there is enough space on your phone. If not, transfer some of the files to your PC or to your computer. SD-map to avoid errors.

3. Use of Google Drive and other cloud services

If you’ve used Google Drive, Yandex Drive, or Dropbox to store music, check the shopping cart. Unlike Mi Cloud, they often automatically sync the Music or Download folder where your tracks may be lying.

How to recover music from Google Drive:

1. Open the Google Drive app or go to drive.google.com.
2. In the side menu, select the basket.
3. Find deleted audio files (marked with note icon) 🎵).
4. Right-click on the file and select Restore.

For other services, the algorithm is similar:

⚠️ Note: If you deleted files from the cloud more than a month ago, they may have been permanently lost, in which case you can switch to methods of recovering from internal memory or SD-map.

Deep scanning programs: when standard methods do not help

If the songs were deleted without a backup and didn't make it to the trash, you'll have to use specialized data recovery software, which scans the device's memory at a low level and looks for traces of deleted files.

• 🖥️ DiskDigger (Android) – works without root rights, but with restrictions.
• 💻 Recuva (Windows) – requires a phone connection USB file transfer.
• 📱 EaseUS MobiSaver – Supports Recovery from SD-maps and internal memory.
• 🔍 Dr.Fone is a paid solution with a high percentage of successful recovery.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger (on the example of Xiaomi Redmi Note 11):

1. Download DiskDigger from Google Play.
2. Launch the application and give access to memory.
3. Select Full Scan (it takes longer, but finds more files).
4. After the scan is completed, tick the audio files found (usually they have extensions.mp3,.m4a,.flac).
5. Click Restore and save files to the cloud or another medium (not the same memory partition!).

⚠️ Note: When recovering via PC (such as Recuva), do not connect your phone in Charging mode – select File Transfer (MTP) Notification curtain, otherwise the program won't see the internal memory.

Put the debugging on. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times)|Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Connect your phone with the original cable|Select File Transfer Mode in the Notification Curtain-->

Reconstruction of c SD-maps: features and risks

If the music is stored on SD-The memory card has a better chance of being recovered than the internal memory, which is because flash drives don't overwrite data instantly, because deleted files stay in the memory cells until they're overwritten with new data.

To restore the SD-map:

1. Remove the card from your phone and connect it to your PC via a card reader (don’t use the phone as an intermediary – this reduces the odds).
2. Run a recovery program (such as PhotoRec or R-Studio).
3. Choose. SD-map as a target disk and run a deep scan.
4. After the process is complete, save the files found to the PC hard drive.

Important nuances:

• 🔋 Do not use a memory card after deleting files – every new Saved file reduces the chances of recovery.
• 🛑 If the card is physically damaged (not detected by the devices), recovery is possible only in the laboratory.
• 💾 Formatting the map in FAT32 or exFAT does not erase data completely – it can be recovered, but with less probability.

6. Recovery after resetting settings or firmware

If the songs are lost after a hard reset or a phone flash, standard methods like a basket or a cloud won't help, and there are two options:

1. Recovery through MIUI backup (if you were backing up before resetting).
2. Deep scanning of internal memory with professional tools.

For the first method:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Backup.
• 🔄 Select the last backup (before the reset date) and click Restore.
• ⚠️ Please note that other data will be restored along with the music (contacts, SMS, settings) that were in the backup.

If you don’t have a backup, try Dr.Fone or Tenorshare UltData, which can scan Xiaomi’s internal memory even after a reset.

• 🔓 Root rights (on some Xiaomi models, they can be obtained through Fastboot).
• 💻 Connection to PC and installation ADB-driver.
• 🕒 1 to 3 hours for a full scan (depending on the amount of memory).

⚠️ Note: Pattempt to get root rights to Xiaomi with bootloader lock will lead to complete data loss. Before unlocking, check the bootloader status with the command: fastboot oem device-info If Device unlocked: false, unlocking will erase all data!

7.Prevention: How to Avoid Losing Music in the Future

To avoid looking for ways to recover deleted songs, just follow the simple rules:

• ☁️ Automatic backup: Set up sync your Music folder with Google Drive or Mi Cloud. MIUI This is done in the settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Backup.
• 🗑️ Recycle Bin with extended shelf life: In the Files application, you can change the storage time of deleted files up to 60 days (in the basket settings).
• 📁 Separate Storage: Keep the Music on SD-a card or a separate folder in internal memory (for example, /Music/Backup), Not to accidentally delete it along with other files.
• 🔄 Regular export of playlists: If you use Spotify or Yandex Music, export playlists to a.csv or.csv file.m3u monthly.

For advanced users:

• 🛠️ TWRP-Backup: If you have custom recovery installed (TWRP), backup the section /data/media/0 (where user music is stored).
• 🤖 Automate or Tasker: Set up automatic copying of new audio files to the cloud using scripts.

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Even if you don’t plan to recover data, regular backups save time, like backup music in Google Drive takes 5-10 minutes, and recovery from loss takes hours.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring music on Xiaomi