How to Find and Restore Remote Apps on Xiaomi: A Complete Guide to 2026

You've deleted the app you want on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO -- and now you can't remember the name? Or you want to get the app back that you accidentally erased a month ago? In this article, we'll look at all the working ways to see the list of remote apps on smartphones with MIUI firmware (including versions 12, 13 and 14). From standard system features to hidden ADB features, you'll learn how to proceed even without root rights.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't keep a full log of remote programs out of the box, but there are workarounds. We've tested each method on devices from Redmi Note 12 to Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and we're ready to share the results. If you're looking for more than just a list, you want to recover data from remote applications (such as saved games or settings), there's a separate section at the end of this article with instructions.

1. View installation history in Google Play

The easiest way is to use the history of apps in the Google Play Store, which works on all Xiaomi smartphones, because it uses Google account data, not MIUI firmware itself.

To see the remote programs:

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Slip on the profile avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Application and Device Management → Management.
4. Go to the tab Not installed.

This will show you all the apps that have ever been installed on your device but have now been removed. Please note that the list may include programs that were deleted years ago, and you can't clean it without resetting your Google account.

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If the app is not listed as "Not Installed," check the filter by device, and it may have been installed on another smartphone under the same Google account.

2.Using the built-in MIUI "App Clone" function

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden ability to track remote programs through the cloning function, which will only work if you previously created a clone of an application (for example, for a second account in messengers).

Instructions:

• 🔍 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Apps clone.
• 📱 Scroll down to the Remote Clones section (if any).
• 🗑️ Apps that have been removed along with their clones can be displayed here.

⚠️ Note: This method only works for applications that have been pre-cloned. If the function is not used, the partition will be empty.

If there are no clones, try an alternative path:

1. Open Settings → Memory → Applications.
2. In the search bar, enter part of the app name (if you remember).
3. The system can show the Residual files of the remote program.

3. System log analysis via MIUI Security (power users only)

MIUI maintains activity logs that record installation and removal of programs, and these logs are accessible through the MIUI Security app, but require the development mode to be enabled.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (Tap 7 times)
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and turn on the Operations Log.
3. Open MIUI Security → Application Management → Journal.
4. Select the Remote filter (if available).

Logs can display not only the names of applications, but also the dates of their deletion.

• 🕒 The log stores the data for a limited time (usually 30 days).
• 🔒 In some models (POCO F5, Redmi K60) log access blocked.
• 📱 After resetting the settings, the story is cleared.

4.Recovery through MIUI backups

If your Xiaomi has enabled automatic backup, the chances of returning remote applications are much higher. MIUI creates backups in the Mi Cloud or locally on the device.

How to check:

1. Go to Settings → Google → Backup (for Google backups) or Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup.
2. Look at the date of the last backup. If it's earlier than the date of the deletion of the app, it can be restored.
3. To restore, select Recover Data and tick the Applications.

Limitations of the method:

⚠️ Warning: Recovery from the Mi Cloud backup can overwrite current application data (e.g., game progress!

5. Advanced Method: Use of ADB (without root)

For users willing to work with ADB, there is a way to extract a list of all apps ever installed directly from the system.This method does not require root rights, but requires connecting a smartphone to a PC.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on the smartphone debugging by USB (Settings → For developers).
3. Connect the device to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm list packages -u (shows remote packets)
4. To save the list to the file: adb shell pm list packages -u > deleted_apps.txt

The result will look like this:

package:com.example.deletedapp1


package:com.game.uninstalled




package:org.app.removed

To convert these package names into readable titles, use services like Google Play (enter the package name in search) or APKPure.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable debugging over USB on your phone | Download ADB Tools | Connect your phone with the original cable-->

6. Search for residual files of remote applications

Even after uninstallation, many programs leave behind cache, settings, or folders in the device's memory, which can be found manually through the file manager.

Where to look:

• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/[package_name] — herein, the application data is stored.
• 📁 /storage/emulated/0/Android/obb/[package_name] — Game files (such as Genshin Impact cache or Call of Duty).
• 📁 /data/data/[package_name] — System files (available only from root).

How will that help?

• 🔍 By folder names, you can restore the application name.
• 🎮 For games - return saves (by copying the folder) OBB before re-installation).
• ⚙️ For messengers – restore media files from the cache.

⚠️ Attention: Delete files from folders Android/data or Android/obb Manually, it can cause errors in new applications. Do not change files unless you are sure of their purpose!

7. Recovery of Remote Application Data

If you need to not just return the app, but restore its data (save games, chats, settings), additional steps will be required.

Scenario 1: App is reinstalled, but data is lost

• 🎮 For games: copy saved files from the folder Android/obb (if they remain in the same directory after the new installation.
• 💬 For instant messengers: restore backup chats (for example, WhatsApp does this through Settings). → chat → Backup copy).

Scenario 2: App removed long ago, no backups

• 🔄 Use data recovery software such as DiskDigger or EaseUS MobiSaver (requires root for deep scanning).
• 📱 Connect your smartphone to your PC and scan your internal memory for residual files.

Important: The more time has passed since the deletion, the less chance of recovery. Xiaomi uses memory trimming (automatic storage optimization), which cleans “junk” files once a week.

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If the application was deleted less than 7 days ago, the chances of recovering its data are maximum, after this period, the system begins to automatically clean the cache and temporary files.

FAQ: Frequent questions