Where to Find Remote Games on Xiaomi Phone: A Complete 2026 Guide

Have you accidentally deleted your favorite game on a Xiaomi smartphone and now you don't know how to get it back? Or after resetting, all the installed apps disappeared? Don't panic - even if the game icon disappeared from the home screen, its files could be saved in the device's memory. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to find and restore remote games on Redmi, POCO and other models running MIUI.

It’s important to understand that recovery success depends on how the game was removed. If you just clicked “Delete” in the app menu, the chances of returning it are higher than if you completely reset your phone or format memory. We’ll look at methods from the simplest (check the cart and download history) to the most advanced (working with the file system through ADB), and you’ll learn how to set up automatic game backups in MIUI to avoid similar problems in the future.

Before you start, make sure your Xiaomi has a developer mode enabled (if you need access to system folders). Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap this item 7 times. Now you can start!

1. Checking the MIUI cart and download history

Many users do not know that the MIUI There is a built-in bin where deleted files are taken for 30 days, including: APK-To open it up:

1. Launch the Files app (the folder icon on the home screen).
2. In the lower menu, select the “Basket” section (dumpster icon).
3. Scroll through the list to find files with the.apk extension or the name of the game you want.
4. Click on the file and select “Restore”.

If the game is not in the cart, check the download history in Google Play:

• 📱 Open the Play Store → tap on the profile avatar → «Application and device management».
• 🔍 Go to the tab "Installed» → Click "All" in the drop-down menu.
• 🎮 In the list, find the game and click “Install” (if it was purchased, repayment will not be required).

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If the game was not installed from Google Play (for example, via APK), check the /storage/emulated/0/Download/ folder – installers often remain there.

Note that in MIUI 14+, the Recycle Bin can be disabled by default. To activate it, go to Settings → Storage → Recycle Bin and turn on the option “Save Deleted Files”.

2. Search for game remnants of the phone's memory

Even after the game is deleted, its files often remain in the device's memory, and they can take up space in the following folders:

To access these folders:

1. Use any file manager (e.g., Xiaomi Files or Solid Explorer).
2. Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings.
3. Go to the above paths and look for folders with the game name or package (for example, com.supercell.clashofclans for Clash of Clans).

If you find a folder with game data, but the game itself is not, you can try reinstalling it from Google Play, sometimes the progress is automatically restored. If the game was deleted long ago, the files could have been cleared by the system, in which case the following method will help.

3. Recovery through MIUI backups

MIUI offers a built-in backup feature that can save game data to check for backups:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Check the list of backups available. If there's a date there that precedes the game's deletion, select it.
3. Click "Restore" and tick the item "Applications and data".

If there are no local backups, check the cloud backup:

• 🌐 Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud → Backup.
• 📅 Make sure that the Automatic Backup option has been enabled before the game is deleted.
• 🔄 Click “Restore” and select the desired date.

Important: Recovery from the backup can overwrite current data, if you install other applications after you delete the game, you will have to reconfigure them, and also note that MIUI does not always store game data in the backup, this depends on the policy of the particular application.

⚠️ Note: If you have used a third-party backup program (such as Titanium Backup), do not restore game data through them without first checking compatibility. Some games (especially online multiplayers) may block an account for suspicious changes to files.

4.Use of specialized recovery programs

If standard methods do not help, you can use programs to restore deleted files.

• 🔧 DiskDigger – Searches for deleted files, including APK and OBB. Requires root rights for deep scanning.
• 📂 EaseUS MobiSaver – Recovers data from internal memory and microSD cards.
• 🛠️ Dr.Fone – supports the recovery of applications and their data (paid).

Instructions for DiskDigger:

1. Install the program from Google Play.
2. Start and select “Full Scan” (root required).
3. Wait until the process is over and filter the results on the.apk extension.
4. Select the found game file and click "Restore".

Without root rights, programs can only find files that have not been overwritten by the new data, and if a long time has passed since the game was deleted, the chances of recovery drop dramatically.

⚠️ Warning: Do not install recovery software on the same memory partition where the game was stored. This can overwrite deleted files and make it impossible to recover them. Use a memory card or other phone.

5. Recovery through ADB (for power users)

If you’re familiar with the command line, you can try to find game remnants through Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method is suitable for power users and requires connecting the phone to a PC.

First, install ADB on your computer:

1. Download Platform Tools from the Android website.
2. Unpack the archive in any folder (for example, C:\platform-tools\).
3. Turn on the phone debugging over USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.

Now connect Xiaomi to your PC and execute the commands:

adb devices


adb shell




su




find /storage/emulated/0/ -name "game name"

If the command returns paths to the files, they can be copied to the PC to save:

adb pull /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/com.game.package//path/on/pc/

This method requires knowledge of the basics of working with Linux commands and can be dangerous if used incorrectly. If you are not sure about your actions, you should refer to the previous methods.

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ADB allows you to find even hidden system files, but without root permissions, access to some folders will be limited.

6 How to Prevent Loss of Games in the Future

To avoid the problem of remote games, follow these tips:

• 🔄 Enable automatic backup in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud. Select "Applications and Data" to save.
• 📁 Create local copies APK. After installing the game, copy it. APK-file /data/app/ (You need root or download it again through APK Extractor.
• 🎮 Use cloud-based saves. Many games (like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile) sync progress with servers.
• 📱 Set up a deletion lock. MIUI You can prevent the removal of important applications through Settings → Annexes → Blocking removal.

We also recommend checking the folder regularly. /Android/obb/ — Sometimes after the game is updated, the old game is OBB-files stay and take up space. They can be manually deleted, but only if you're sure they're not being used.

If you often play games through APK (Not from Google Play, create a separate folder on your memory card (e.g., Google Play, /APK_Games/) And you can save all the installers, so you can always quickly reinstall the game without searching the Internet.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring games on Xiaomi