Accidental removal of an important program or a system failure can turn the familiar Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 into a device with incomplete functionality. Users often face a situation when after cleaning the memory or updating the MIUI shell, the usual shortcuts disappear.
The recovery process depends on how the app was removed and how long it has been since the incident. Redmi Note 7 owners have several ways to solve the problem, from a standard basket to a deep analysis of system logs.
Use of the “Basket” function in the Google Play Store
The most obvious, but often ignored, way to do this is to check your purchase and installation history, and Google Play stores all the apps you've ever downloaded, even if they've been removed from your device, allowing you to quickly find and reinstall the program without having to remember the exact name.
To take advantage of this method, open an app store and go to a profile, where you will find a list of all the programs that have ever been associated with your account, which is especially useful if you have recently deleted the app and just want to return it to its place.
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Enable automatic backup of app data in Google Play settings to keep the game progressing even after deleting.
However, it is worth considering that this method will not restore data inside the application unless you have made a copy in advance. Local data that is not synchronized with the cloud will be lost forever when you re-install it, however, you will return the program to the device in seconds.
- 📱 Open the Play Market app on your Redmi Note 7.
- 👤 Click on the profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
- 📂 Select “Applications and Device Management” then “Management” tab».
- 🔄 Switch the filter from “Installed” to “Uninstalled” to see remote programs.
Recovery through the MIUI System Recycle Bin
The MIUI shell installed on the Redmi Note 7 differs from pure Android by having its own Recycle Bin for remote applications.This feature has appeared in newer versions of firmware, but if your smartphone is updated, you can restore remote programs directly from system settings. This is a unique tool that is often overlooked.
To access this feature, you need to go to the desktop settings, which stores deleted shortcuts and applications for a limited time, usually about 30 days, and after this period, the data is automatically cleared, so it is not recommended to delay with recovery.
It is important to note that not all types of applications are saved in the basket, system components or programs removed through special cleaners may not appear in this list, in which case you will have to resort to other recovery methods.
- 🗑️ Click the empty space on your desktop to open the editing menu.
- ⚙️ Click on the settings icon (cog) in the lower right corner.
- 📁 Select “Recently Deleted” or “Recently Deleted».
- ✅ Tag the desired applications and click "Restore».
Checking hidden and system applications
Sometimes users think they have deleted an application, whereas in fact it was just hidden or moved to the folder of system services. MIUI has a mode of "Hidden Applications", accessed through a special gesture in the application "Security" or "Gallery".
You also have to look at the application management settings, and you can see the full list of all the programs, including those that don't have a desktop shortcut, and if the application is listed as "Disable," you can easily activate it without reinstalling it.
Where do the labels go after the MIUI update?
Disabling an app is not the same as deleting it. When you turn it off, it stays in your phone’s memory but stops working and showing in the interface, a common reason for Xiaomi’s standard services to go missing.
- 🚫 Go to Settings. → Annexes → All applications.
- 🔍 Find the missing program in the list (you can use the search).
- 🟢 If the “Enable” button is active, the application is simply disabled.
- 🔓 Click “Enable” to return the shortcut to the desktop.
Use of cloud backups of Mi Cloud and Google
The most reliable way to save data is to back up regularly, Redmi Note 7 owners can use the built-in Mi Cloud service or standard Google Drive, and if you back up the application before you delete it, you can restore not only the program itself, but all the data inside it.
The recovery process from the cloud requires a stable connection to the Wi-Fi network, since the amount of data downloaded can be significant. When you restore from Mi Cloud, the system will prompt you to select a restore point by date.
| Parameter | Mi Cloud | Google One |
|---|---|---|
| Volume free | 5GB | 15GB |
| Type of data | System, photos, contacts | Application data, photos, documents |
| Integration | Deep in MIUI | Standard for Android |
| Recovery | Resetting or manually | When setting up a new device |
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Regularly syncing to the cloud is the only way to bring back data within an application, not just the shortcut itself.
Remember, it can take a lot of time to recover a full copy of the system, and it can reboot several times in the process, and don't interrupt the process even if the screen goes out, as this can damage the file system.
Installation search APK-file-memory
If the Internet connection is missing or the application is removed from the store, you can try to find its installation file in the device's memory. APK-This is true for users who download programs from third-party sources.
To search, use the built-in MIUI Explorer or a third-party file manager. You need to search for files with the.apk extension in the Download or Android folders. If the file is found and not corrupted, you can install the application again.
☑️ Security check APK-file
⚠️ Attention: Installation APK-Files from unknown sources carry the risk of malware infecting the device. Use this method only if you are confident in the reliability of the file.
Once the file is found, the system can request permission to install from unknown sources. This is standard Android security procedure. Allow action for a specific application (like a Explorer) to complete the installation.
- 📂 Open the Explorer app on the Redmi Note 7.
- 🔎 Enter the.apk extension or program name in search.
- 📥 If a file is found, click on it to launch the installer.
- 🛡️ Confirm installation by allowing access from unknown sources.
Recovery of system applications through ADB
For advanced users who have removed important system components MIUI (for example, through ADB Or special utilities, just installing from the store won't help, system applications are often not available in the Play Market, which requires a connection to the computer and the use of debugging. USB.
This method requires you to turn on the developer mode on the Redmi Note 7. You will need the Android SDK Platform-Tools package on your PC. With the command line, you can force the system package to install if its file is present in the system but hidden.
adb shell pm install-existing com.miui.calculatorThe example command above is com.miui.calculator, which is the batch name of the calculator, and you need to know the exact name of the package of the application you're removing, and you can find it in the lists of packages installed, or you can find it on the Internet using a phone model.
⚠️ Attention: Incorrect use of commands ADB This can cause a cyclic bootloop, and be very careful when you type in packet names.
Where can I find out the name of the application package?
If standard methods don't work, the last resort is a factory reset, which will delete all user data, but return the phone to its original state with all factory applications, and only use this method in a desperate situation.