How to recover deleted videos on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: from the cart to deep scanning

Deleting an important video with Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is a familiar situation. One careless click and a video with a memorable event, a work project or proof disappears from the gallery. Fortunately, in 90% of cases, files can be returned - even if you have already cleaned the cart or formatted the memory card. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of recovery, from standard MIUI functions to professional utilities, and also tell you how to increase the chances of success to 98% if you act in the first hours after removal.

The Redmi Note 7 is a hybrid storage system: videos can be stored in internal memory, on a microSD or in the Mi Cloud. The storage area also depends on the recovery method. For example, files from the memory card are easier to return via a PC, and videos from internal memory can sometimes be "pulled out" even after resetting. Importantly, the less you use the phone after deleting, the better the chances of success are new data can overwrite lost files.

1. Checking the MIUI cart: where to look for deleted videos first

The standard MIUI gallery on the Redmi Note 7 features a built-in bin where files are stored for 30 days before final deletion, a section that is often overlooked, though it saves 70% of "accidental" deletion cases.

To check the basket:

1. Open the Gallery app (icon with multi-colored squares).
2. Slip on three horizontal lines at the bottom of the screen (menu).
3. Select the basket item (dumpster icon).
4. Find the right video, click on it and select Restore.

If the cart is empty or the video is not there, go to the following method. Note: files from the cart are automatically deleted after a month, but can also disappear earlier if:

• 🔄 You manually cleaned the cart through Settings → Warehouse → Clean the basket.
• 📱 Reset the phone to factory settings.
• 🗑️ Remove the Gallery app (rarely, but happens when cleaning the system).

Recovery through Mi Cloud: Cloud Reserve

If your Redmi Note 7 has been enabled to sync with Mi Cloud, the chances of returning a video increase to 85%.The Xiaomi cloud automatically saves copies of media files, but only if:

• 📁 Autosynchronization Gallery has been activated in the settings.
• 🌐 The phone was connected to Wi-Fi at the time of removal (synchronization works only over the wireless network).
• 📅 No more than 60 days have passed since the deletion (the storage period of backup copies in the free tariff).

Instructions for remediation:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Sign in with the same account that was linked to the phone at the time of deletion.
3. Select Gallery → Recycle Bin (or Recent Files if the Recycle Bin is empty).
4. Find the video, click on the three dots next to the file and select Restore.

If the video isn’t in the cloud cart, try downloading the full backup:

1. In Mi Cloud, go to Devices → Your Redmi Note 7 → Backups.
2. Select the most recent copy (before the date of the video deletion).
3. Click Restore and wait for the process to be completed.

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Before recovering from the cloud, check the available space on your phone — a backup can weigh several gigabytes. If memory is scarce, plug in a microSD card or transfer files to your PC.

3. Recovery programs: Top-5 utility for Windows and Android

If you don't have video in the cart and the cloud, you need to plug in some specialized software. You can use both PC and mobile apps for Redmi Note 7. You can use the software on your phone, because you can overwrite deleted data. You can use another device or computer.

The best recovery programs:

Step-by-step instructions for Recuva (the easiest option):

1. Download the program from the official website piriform.com and install it on PC.
2. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to your computer USB-cable (file transfer mode).
3. Start Recuva, select the type of Video files, and specify the phone drive (or memory card).
4. Press Analysis, then Deep Scan (Class 1-3 hours).
5. After scanning, tick the desired files and click Restore.

Turn off Wi-Fi and mobile data on your phone |

Charge your phone at least 50% |

Use the original USB-cable|

Do not connect your phone to other devices during scanning-->

DiskDigger is a good way to recover directly from your phone (without a PC), but it requires root rights. If they are not, it will only show thumbnails of files without the ability to save. The alternative is Dumpster, but it must be installed before deleting the video.

⚠️ Warning: Don't save recovered videos back to Redmi Note 7 - first transfer them to PC or cloud.

4. Recovery after resetting settings: is it possible?

If you've done a hard reset on the Redmi Note 7, the chances of returning a video are down to 30-40%, but they do. It depends on whether the memory sectors where the files were stored are overwritten. After the reset, the system formats the /data partition, but it doesn't always erase the data permanently.

What can be done:

1. Use partition recovery software (like TestDisk for PC) to scan raw memory sectors and find video fragments.
2. Try to restore through a MIUI backup if it was created before reset: Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local backups
3. Contact the service center – specialists can extract data using soldering equipment (relevant for mission-critical files).

Important: after a reset, do not install applications, do not shoot new videos or update the system. Each action increases the risk of overwriting old data. If the phone does not turn on after a reset (for example, due to a failed firmware), the chances of recovery tend to zero — you will need to JTAG-programmer.

5.Recovery from a damaged memory card: what to do if the microSD is not readable

If the video was stored on a microSD card and it became unreadable (map damaged, Format? or phone does not see it), proceed by the algorithm:

Step 1. Check the card on another device

• 📱 Connect the card to another phone or tablet.
• 💻 Insert into the card reader and check on the PC.
• 🔌 Try another adapter (sometimes contact issues).

Step 2: Programmatic recovery

If the card is determined but the files are not read:

1. Use PhotoRec (free, works with corrupted fileymi systems).
2. In the program settings, select No partition (scan the entire disk).
3. Save the recovered files to another medium (not the same card!).

Step 3: Low-level formatting (extreme case)

If the card is not defined at all:

1. Connect it to the PC through the card reader.
2. Run Disk Management (Win + R → diskmgmt.msc).
3. Find a map (it will be marked as "Undistributed" or "Unknown Volume").
4. Right-click and select Format (FAT32 file system).

⚠️ Note: Formatting will delete all the data on the map, but sometimes allows it to be "reanimated." If there were critical videos on the map, first try to restore them using R-Studio or GetDataBack - these programs work even with "broken" media.

6.Loss prevention: how to protect video from accidental deletion

The best way to avoid losing videos is to prevent them from being deleted. The Redmi Note 7 has a few built-in and third-party tools to do this:

Methods of protection:

• 🔐 Hidden folders: Move important videos to a folder with a dot at the beginning of the title (e.g.,.MyVideos) that won't show up in the standard gallery.
• ☁️ Upload to the cloud: enable sync with Mi Cloud or Google Photos (settings) → Autoboot and synchronization).
• 🔄 Backups: Once a month, create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 📁 Third-party galleries: Applications like Simple Gallery or QuickPic have advanced security settings (password, hidden albums).

Additional advice:

• Don’t store videos on a microSD card alone – they’re more likely to fail than internal memory.
• Before updating MIUI or resetting settings, transfer important files to your PC.
• Use two cloud services (e.g. Mi Cloud + Google Drive) to duplicate.

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Even if the video is permanently deleted, the thumbnails can remain in the gallery database. Try to find them through the file manager on the path /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/.thumbnails. Miniatures have the.thumb extension and sometimes contain fragments of the original video.

FAQ: Frequent questions about video recovery on Redmi Note 7