Recovering Remote WhatsApp Correspondence on Xiaomi Redmi: All Ways

Deleted important WhatsApp messages on Xiaomi Redmi smartphone and do not know how to return them? This situation is familiar to many: accidentally clicking "Delete chat", resetting your phone to factory settings or even breaking the device can deprive you of valuable correspondence. The owners of the Redmi Note 12, Redmi 11, POCO X5 There are several ways to recover deleted messages, from standard backups to advanced technical solutions.

In this article, we will discuss all the current recovery methods (including those that work without root rights), explain why some methods may not work. MIUI, We'll give you a checklist for maximum efficiency, and we'll focus on the nuances of backup on Xiaomi, for example, why automatic backups sometimes "disappear" after a system update, or why Google Drive doesn't always sync correctly.

We warn you right away: the success of the recovery depends on how long ago the messages were deleted and whether backups were turned on. If you act in the first 7 days after deletion, the chances of returning correspondence are close to 100%. If more than a month has passed, specialized tools will be required.

1.Verify WhatsApp backups on Xiaomi Redmi

The first and most reliable way to return remote chats is to use the automatic backups that WhatsApp creates daily (if the feature is enabled).

• 📁 Local copies – stored in the phone memory along the way /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases. The files are formatted msgstore.db.crypt14 (or crypt12 old-form).
• ☁️ Cloud copies on Google Drive are linked to a Google account. MIUI synchronization sometimes fails due to battery optimization.

To check for local copies:

1. Connect your phone to your PC or use a file manager (such as Mi File Explorer).
2. Go to the file. /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases.
3. Look for files with a name msgstore.db.crypt14 and date of change (e.g, msgstore-2026-05-15.db.crypt14).

⚠️ Note: If you have already reinstalled WhatsApp after deleting messages, local backups may have been overwritten.

To check the cloud copies:

1. Open WhatsApp and click on it «⋮» (three-point) → Settings → chat → Backup copy.
2. Check the date of the last backup on Google Drive.
3. If the date is current (before deleting messages), you can restore correspondence when you re-install the messenger.

2. Recovery via Google Drive (for Xiaomi with the MIUI)

If you have backup enabled in Google Drive, you can restore correspondence when you re-install WhatsApp. However, on Xiaomi Redmi there are nuances:

• 🔋 Optimization of the battery in MIUI Can block WhatsApp background sync with Google Drive. Before restoring, disable optimization for the messenger in Settings → Annexes → Battery management → Choice of applications.
• 📶 Unstable Internet or Restrictions MIUI Backup downloads may be interrupted to background traffic. Use Wi-Fi and disable Data Saver in settings.

Step-by-step:

If the “Restore” button does not appear:

1. Make sure you use the same Google account that the backup is linked to.
2. Check if there is enough space on the phone (requires a minimum of 1.5-2 GB of free space for temporary files).
3. Update WhatsApp to the latest version – older versions may not see new backups.

⚠️ Note: If you changed your phone number after you created the backup, you can't restore your correspondence via Google Drive, in which case only local copies or specialized utilities remain.

3. Manual recovery from local backup (without root)

If the cloud copy is missing or outdated, you can try to recover the correspondence from the local backup, even without root rights.

• 📅 Backup file (msgstore.db.crypt14) pre-deletion.
• 📱 You did not reinstall WhatsApp after deleting chats (otherwise the backup could be overwritten).
• 🔍 Backup file is not damaged (check its size – it should be more than 100 KB).

Instructions:

1. With the help of a file manager (for example, Total Commander or Mi File Explorer) find the folder. /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases.
2. Copy the most recent file msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt14 (where YYYY-MM-DD — date before deleting messages) to the root of the phone's memory and rename it to msgstore.db.crypt14.
3. Remove WhatsApp and reinstall it from Google Play.
4. At the first start, the messenger will automatically detect the local backup and offer to restore correspondence.

Critical detail: if the Databases folder contains a file msgstore.db.crypt14 The dateless backup is the current backup. It needs to be deleted or replaced with a backup.

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If WhatsApp doesn’t see a local backup, try moving the file to a folder. /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases You can use another device (like a friend's phone) and then restore the correspondence there, and then you can make a new backup and transfer it back to your Redmi.

4. Recovery with third-party utilities (for advanced)

If standard methods do not work, you can use specialized programs for data recovery. Xiaomi Redmi without root rights will suit:

An example of working with Dr.Fone:

1. Install the program on your PC and connect Redmi to USB (Turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Click on version 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
2. Select WhatsApp Recovery Mode.
3. It scans the phone's memory and shows you the backups available.
4. Export messages in.html or restore them directly to WhatsApp.

⚠️ Note: Free versions of utilities (for example, GT Recovery) often shows messages in preview, but for full recovery requires payment.

5. Restoration through root access (for power users)

If none of the above methods worked, deep memory scanning with root rights remains, which is suitable for Xiaomi Redmi with unlocked bootloader and installed. TWRP magisk.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔍 Ability to recover messages deleted a few months ago.
• 📂 Access to system folders where fragments of correspondence can be stored.
• 🛠️ Work with utilities like DiskDigger or Undelete that scan memory at a low level.

Instructions (for root users):

1. Install DiskDigger from Google Play or download it APK official website.
2. Start the program and select Full Scan (requires root) mode.
3. Check WhatsApp Databases and start scanning.
4. After completion, select the files msgstore.db.crypt14 and restore them.
5. Transfer the recovered file to the folder /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases and reinstall WhatsApp.

Risks:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (unlocking the bootloader on Xiaomi is not officially supported).
• 🔧 The ability to “brick” the phone with incorrect actions.
• 🛡️ Security Threat (Root Access Opens Vulnerabilities to Malware).

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Root access is a last resort, and if you're not sure about your skills, you should go to a specialist or use methods without root.

6. Alternative methods: recovery via laptop or other phone

If your Xiaomi Redmi is broken or not turned on, but you have access to its memory (for example, through a phone or phone). OTG-cable or card reader, you can try to restore correspondence on another device.

This will require:

• 📱 The second phone (any phone, not even Xiaomi).
• 🔌 card reader OTG-Adapter to connect Redmi memory to another device.
• 📂 Backup file msgstore.db.crypt14 folder /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi memory to another phone or PC.
2. Copy the backup file into the folder WhatsApp/Databases second-hand.
3. Install WhatsApp on your second phone and confirm your number.
4. When a request appears, click "Restore".
5. After recovery, make a new backup (in Settings) → chat → Backup copy) and transfer it back to Redmi.

This method is particularly useful if:

• Your Redmi is not on, but your flash memory is good.
• You dropped your phone to factory settings and lost access to backups.
• Redmi doesn’t have enough space to recover (you can use a phone with more memory).

7. How to prevent the loss of correspondence in the future

To avoid losing important messages, set up automatic backup and follow the simple rules:

Additional tips for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 🔄 Check regularly to see if backups are saved in Google Drive. MIUI block background synchronization.
• 📥 Export important chats manually: Open a dialogue → «⋮» → Chat export (save in.txt or.zip format).
• 🔒 Set up a password for backups in Settings → chat → Backup copy → Backup encryption (will protect data when your phone is stolen).

If you often clear memory on Redmi, remove the WhatsApp folder from the cleanup:

1. Go to Settings → Storage → Cleaning.
2. Click on "Cleaning Files» → «Other annexes».
3. Find WhatsApp and uncheck the “Clear Cache” option.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring correspondence