Recovery of deleted videos on Xiaomi Redmi Note: from the cart to deep scanning

Delete an important video from Xiaomi Redmi Note and don’t know how to return it? Don’t panic – even if the file is not displayed in the gallery, it can still be stored in the device memory or cloud storage. In this article, we will discuss all working methods of recovery, from simple (checking the basket) to complex (use). PC-We'll focus on the nuances. MIUI, which are often ignored in the universal guides.

The rule is, the faster you start, the better the chances of success. When you delete a file, the system doesn't erase it instantly, it just marks the memory area as free. Until the new data overwrites those sectors, the video can be restored. But every hour of delay reduces the probability of returning by 15-20% (data from the Ontrack Data Recovery Laboratory).

1. Checking the Recycle Bin in MIUI: Where to look for deleted files

Modern versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 12) automatically send deleted media files to the bin, where they are stored for 30 days, a section that is often overlooked, although it saves 60% of the time.

To find the basket:

• 📁 Open the Gallery app (icon with colored rhombus).
• 🔍 Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → pick the basket.
• 📤 Find the right video, hold your finger on it. → press Restore.
• 🗑️ If the cart is empty, check the recently deleted section in the same menu.

Important: The MIUI Recycle Bin only works for files deleted through a standard gallery, and if you erased videos through Explorer or third-party apps (like Google Photos), this method won’t work.

⚠️ Note: In some firmware (for example, MIUI Global 13.0.4 for Redmi Note 10 Pro) Recycle Bin is hidden by default. To activate it, go to Gallery Settings → General. → Cart and turn on the option.

2. Recovery via Google Photos: Cloud Reserve

If your Redmi Note is synced to Google Photos, the chances of a video returning are up to 85%, and the service stores deleted files for 60 days (as opposed to 30 days in the MIUI Recycle Bin).

Instructions for remediation:

1. Open the Google Photos app (if not installed, download from the Play Market).
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner → Cart.
3. Find the video, hold your finger → press Restore.
4. If there is no file, check the Archive section (there may be hidden media).

Tip: If a video has been deleted more than 60 days ago, try Google Takeout, a data export service that lets you download all the media files that have ever been synced to your account.

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In Google Photos settings (Settings → Backup and Sync), enable High Quality instead of Original.This will reduce the weight of the video in the cloud, but maintain acceptable viewing quality.

3.Using MI Cloud: Xiaomi backups

Xiaomi offers its own cloud storage, MI Cloud, which automatically backs up media files if the feature is activated. Unlike Google Photos, video is stored indefinitely, but free space is limited to 5 GB.

How to recover video via MI Cloud:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in with the same account as you do on your phone.
• 📂 Select the Gallery section → Recycle Bin (or All files if the Recycle Bin is empty).
• 🔄 Click on the video. → Restore → Select the device (Redmi Note).
• ⚙️ If there is no file, check the settings. → Devices → [Your Redmi Note] → Backups. Maybe the video is saved in an old copy.

⚠️ Note: When restoring through MI Cloud video may lose its original resolution if compression was enabled during the reservation. To avoid this, check the cloud settings in Settings before restoring. → Mi Account. → MI Cloud → Synchronization parameters.

Deep scanning programs: when standard methods do not help

If you don't find video in your carts or the cloud, you'll have to use software recovery, and you'll have to use software that scans your phone's internal memory at a low level, and it's important that you do this by rooting or connecting to a PC.

The best programs for Xiaomi Redmi Note:

• 🖥️ DiskDigger (Android) – works without root, but with restrictions. download only from the Play Market to avoid viruses.
• 💻 Recuva (PC) — Free utility for Windows requires phone connection in file transfer mode (MTP).
• 📱 Dumpster is an alternative shopping cart for Android, installs as a regular application and intercepts deleted files.
• 🔧 EaseUS MobiSaver is a paid trial solution that supports recovery from damaged memory cards.

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger:

Install the application and provide access to memory|Select a full scan (requires root)|Check the box Video files in the filters|Wait for the scan to finish (may take 1-3 hours)|Save the files found to a memory card or cloud-->

Warning: Do not save recovered videos back to the phone's internal memory, as this may overwrite sectors that have not yet been scanned. SD-map.

5. Recovery through ADB: for advanced users

If standard methods didn’t work and root rights didn’t, you can try extracting videos via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that is suitable for tech-savvy users and requires a PC with Xiaomi drivers installed.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times on this item.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Connect Redmi Note to your PC and open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux).
4. Enter the commands: adb shell su find /storage/emulated/0/ -name ".mp4" -o -name ".mov" -o -name "*.3gp" This will start a search for all video files on internal memory.
5. If you find files with names like.nomedia or.trash, copy them to your PC: adb pull /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/.trash/video.mp4 C:\Restored_Videos\

Limitations of the method:

• Without root, you won’t see all files (system folders will be hidden).
• ADB does not restore deleted data, it only copies existing data.
• Nana MIUI 14+ Additional permission may be required USB-debugging.

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ADB-The teams let you find videos that are not displayed in the gallery because of a media database failure, and it's not a recovery, it's a workaround to access hidden files.

6. Contacting a service center: when nothing helps

If all of these methods fail, the last option is to contact the Xiaomi service center, and specialists can extract data using professional equipment (for example, Chip-Off or JTAG), which reads information directly from the memory chip.

What you need to know before your visit:

• 💰 The cost of recovery starts from 3 000 rubles and depends on the model (Redmi Note 11 cheaper than Note 12 Pro).+).
• ⏳ The process takes from 1 to 5 days (depending on the load of the service).
• 📋 Bring a check or a box from your phone with you – this will speed up the identification of the device.
• 🔒 Check whether the service provides a guarantee of privacy (some centers copy customer data).

The addresses of official Xiaomi service centers in Russia can be found on the website mi.com/ru/service. Before visiting, make sure to call and check if they are engaged in data recovery – not all centers provide this service.

⚠️ Note: Some “private masters” offer data recovery for half the price, but use questionable methods (for example, flashing with loss of warranty.

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

To avoid the problem of deleted videos again, follow these guidelines:

• ☁️ Automatic backup: Enable sync with Google Photos and MI Cloud at the same time. MI Cloud activate the option Autosynchronization over Wi-Fi.
• 📁 Manual copies: Once a month, copy important videos to your PC or external drive. OTG-cable + flash-drive.
• 🛡️ Accidental Deletion Protection: In Gallery Settings, turn off the Swipe Remove gesture and enable Deletion Confirmation.
• 🔄 Regular check: Once a week, go to the basket MIUI Google Photos to clean up unnecessary files and control free space.

Advice for owners of Redmi Note with SD-map: in the camera settings (Settings) → Storage: Select the video to the memory card, which will reduce the load on the internal drive and simplify backup (the card can be quickly extracted and copied to the PC).

FAQ: Frequent questions about video recovery