Video recovery on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: from simple methods to deep scanning

Remove the video from Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 by mistake or after resetting? Don't panic - 80 percent of the time, files can be returned even if they're not displayed in the gallery. The rule is that the less you do with your phone after deleting, the better the chances of successful recovery. When you delete the video (or any files), the system doesn't physically erase them - it only marks the memory area as "free" for new data. So the first priority is to stop writing new files and immediately start restoring them.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for returning video to Redmi Note 7 – from standard MIUI tools to professional utilities from the PC. Special attention will be paid to the nuances of working with internal memory and microSD cards, and also explain why some methods may not work on phones with data encryption (encrypted by default in new versions of MIUI). If the videos were deleted long ago or on top of them recorded new files, the chances of recovery are reduced to 20-30%, but the attempt is still worth the effort.

1. Checking the Recycle Bin and Hidden MIUI Folders

To start with, the obvious is that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, based on MIUI 10-14, has a built-in “basket” where files are sent when deleted from the gallery. By default, videos are stored there for 30 days, then permanently erased.

How to check:

• 📁 Open the Files app. → Go to the Recycle Bin tab. If there's any video there, highlight them, click Restore and specify the folder (e.g, DCIM/Camera).
• 🔍 In the same Files app, activate the search (loop at the top) and enter video extensions:.mp4,.mov,.3gp. Sometimes files lose previews but remain in memory.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Check the folders: DCIM/.thumbnails — Video miniatures (sometimes saved even after the original is deleted); Android/data/com.miui.gallery — gallery-cash; MIUI/Extra — backup copies created by the system.

⚠️ Warning: If you use a microSD card, remove it from your phone and connect it to your PC via a card reader. Scanning directly from your phone can lead to overwriting deleted files.

2. Recovery via Mi Cloud (if synchronized)

If your Redmi Note 7 is synced to Mi Cloud, the chances of returning videos increase by up to 90%. Xiaomi Cloud automatically reserves media files (when activated), but there are nuances:

• 📱 Videos are synced only when connected to Wi-Fi;
• 📶 Free storage – 5 GB (if the space is over, no new files are backed up);
• ⏳ Recovery is possible within 30 days after removal.

Instructions:

1. Open your Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Choose the Gallery → Basket.
3. Find the right video, click Restore.
4. If files are not in the Recycle Bin, check the main gallery of the cloud – sometimes videos remain there without a deletion note.

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To avoid future data loss, enable automatic gallery sync in Mi Cloud: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Gallery → Auto Sync.

3. Programs for recovery without ROOT (on PC)

If the video is not found in the cart and cloud, we move to specialized utilities. Redmi Note 7 will suit programs that work with the file system F2FS (used by Xiaomi by default) and exFAT/FAT32 (for microSD).

Step-by-step instructions for DiskDigger (recommended for beginners):

1. Connect Redmi Note 7 to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Start DiskDigger, select the phone drive (usually Internal Storage).
3. Specify file types: mark MP4, MOV, 3GP.
4. Select the scan method: Dig Deep (deep but longer).
5. After completion, mark the desired videos and press Recover.

⚠️ Note: If the phone requests permission to debug USB (USB debugging, include it in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB. Without it, some programs will not see the internal memory.

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-->

4. Reconstruction of c ROOT-rights: increasing the odds

If the videos were deleted long ago or standard methods did not work, a deep scan remains. ROOT-This will allow programs to access system partitions where fragments of files may remain:

• 🔓 Loss of warranty (if the phone is under warranty);
• 🛡️ Vulnerability to malware;
• 🔄 Possible data reset in case of incorrect receipt ROOT.

How to get ROOT on Redmi Note 7:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-15 days).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP) via fastboot: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img fastboot boot twrp.img
3. V TWRP Magisk for management ROOT-rights.

Once you have received the ROOT, use DiskDigger with the “Scan as root” or UndeleteMyFiles Pro option. These programs will be able to scan /data and /sdcard partitions at a low level, increasing the chances of finding lost videos.

5. Recovery from damage SD-map

If the video was stored on a microSD and the card is no longer defined or requires formatting, don't rush to agree! Even "broken" cards are often recoverable. The main thing is not to write new data to it.

Algorithm of action:

1. Remove the card from your phone and connect to your PC via a card reader (not your phone!).
2. If the card is not determined: Try another card reader or USB-port; use the adapter SD→USB with external power (for cards capacity) >64GB).

PhotoRec

TestDisk

photorec /d D:\recovery\ /cmd D:\sdcard\

where D:\recovery\ is the folder for saving, D:\sdcard\ is the letter of the card disk.

f1234567.mp4

If the card is physically damaged (not detected on any device), contact the data recovery laboratory. ₽, But the chances of returning a video are 60-80%.

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Never format. SD-Use a PC with the Quick Format option (if you need to clean) - this will save the chances of data recovery.

6.Alternative methods: application cache and backups

Sometimes, the video can be found in unexpected places:

• 📥 Messaging cache: If you sent videos via Telegram, WhatsApp or Viber, check folders: Android/media/com.whatsapp/WhatsApp Media/WhatsApp Video; Android/media/org.telegram.messenger/Telegram.
• ☁️ Google Photos: If autoload is enabled, the videos could have been saved to the cloud. check photos.google.com → Basket (stored for 60 days).
• 🔄 Local backups: Applications like Titanium Backup (requires) ROOT) Or Swift Backup can create copies of media files. Check the Titanium Backup folder on the memory card.

A critical nuance for the Redmi Note 7 is that if your phone has data encryption enabled (MIUI 12+), you can't recover video without a password. Encryption turns files into unreadable, and even professional utilities are powerless. To check the encryption status, go to Settings → Additional → Privacy → Phone Encryption.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many users lose their chances of recovering from bugs, and this is what you can't do after you delete the video:

• 📸 Taking new videos/photos – this overwrites deleted files;
• 🔄 Update MIUI — System updates can clear cache and temporary files;
• 🧹 Clean Memory Through Settings → Warehouse;
• 🔌 Connecting your phone to charge without needing – background processes can record data.

If you’ve already made one of these mistakes, the chances of recovery drop to 10-30%, but trying still makes sense — especially if the videos were large (they occupy many memory sectors, and some of them could have survived).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions