How to restore remote applications on Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Deleting an app on a Xiaomi smartphone is a situation that almost every user faces, sometimes by accident (e.g., when cleaning up memory or through a smart system offer), and sometimes by deliberate means - but later it turns out that the program was needed. Fortunately, the MIUI operating system and Google services provide several ways to return remote applications, even if you did not make backups.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven recovery methods, from the simplest (via Google Play or MIUI shopping cart) to advanced (using ADB or Mi Cloud backups). You will also learn how to prevent future data loss and what to do if the application disappears after resetting. All instructions are relevant for Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi models on MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14.

1.Recovery through MIUI basket (if the deletion was recent)

Modern versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 12.5) have an integrated application basket, the same as the one on your computer, and if you deleted the program no more than 30 days ago, it can be returned in two clicks.

How it works:

📱 Open the Settings menu → Annexes → Application management.
🗑️ In the upper right corner, click on the “Basket” icon (the bin icon).
🔍 Find the right application in the list and tap it.
↩️ Click Restore – the program will return to the main screen or menu.

Limitations of the method:

⏳ It only works for 30 days after removal.
🚫 Does not restore application data (for example, save in games or settings).
📵 Not available on older versions MIUI (up to 12.5).

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If the recycle bin doesn’t have the right app, check the Remote folder in the app menu – sometimes programs get there instead of completely uninstalling it.

2.Re-install from Google Play or Mi App Store

The most universal way is to download the app again, and if the program was installed through Google Play or the Mi App Store, it can be found in download history.

Instructions for Google Play:

Open the Google Play Store.
Slip on the profile icon in the upper right corner → App and device management.
Go to the Installed tab → Not installed.
Find the right application and click “Install”.

For the Mi App Store:

🛒 Open the Mi App Store (Blue Package Icon).
👤 Go to Profile. → My apps. → Remote.
🔄 Click "Install" next to the desired program.

Important: If an application has been removed as “system” (e.g., via ADB or root access), it will not be able to be re-installed without special permissions.

📊 How You Usually Remove Unnecessary Apps?

Through the app menu

Through MIUI settings

I use third-party cleaners.

Other

3. Restore from Mi Cloud or Google Drive backup

If your Xiaomi has backup enabled, the chances of returning remote apps (along with their data) are much higher. Mi Cloud and Google Drive keep lists of installed programs, and sometimes their settings.

Recovery through Mi Cloud:

☁️ Go to Settings. → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud.
🔄 Select Data Recovery and specify the backup date (before deleting the application).
⚙️ Check the Applications and start the process.

Recovery via Google Drive:

📱 When you first start a new device or after a reset, select Restore from Google Backup.
🔍 In the list, find a copy made before removing the application.
✅ Confirm the recovery (apps will be installed automatically).

Method	Restores applications	Recovering data.	Internet is required
Mi Cloud	✅ Yes.	✅ Partially (depending on the application)	✅ Yes.
Google Drive	✅ Yes.	❌ No, just a list)	✅ Yes.
Local Copy (TWRP)	✅ Yes.	✅ Completely.	❌ No.

What to do if the backup is damaged?

If Mi Cloud gives you a recovery error, try 1. Reboot your phone. 2. Delete your current copy and create a new one (via Settings → Additional → Backup). 3. Use another Mi Account (if the copy is linked to another profile).

4.Use ADB to restore system applications

If you delete a system application (such as Camera, Gallery or Mi Video), standard methods will not work, in which case Android Debug Bridge (ADB) – a tool for working with Android via a computer – will help.

Step-by-step:

🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on PC.
📱 On the phone, turn on the developer mode (7 times tap on the version) MIUI In Settings → The phone).
🔌 Connect your phone to the PC by USB and select the File Transfer Mode.
🐍 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) file ADB enter:

adb shell


pm list packages -d

This command will show you a list of deleted packages, and find the application you want (e.g. com.miui.gallery for Gallery) and restore it:

cmd package install-existing com.miui.gallery

Warnings:

🛠️ Requires basic command line skills.
🚨 Incorrect commands can disrupt the system.
🔒 On some Xiaomi models, for example, POCO F5) It may be necessary to unlock the loader.

☑️ Preparation for work with ADB

Install Xiaomi drivers on PCEnable debugging over USB in the developer settingsDownload ADB Tools from the official websiteadb devices

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5. Recovery after resetting settings (Hard Reset)

If apps are gone after a full reset (e.g., via Settings → About → Settings → Reset), they can only be returned from a backup or re-installation. However, there is a caveat: some Xiaomi apps preinstalled (e.g., Mi Home or Mi Fit) are not displayed on Google Play for re-installation.

Decision:

🌐 Use alternative sources (such as APKCombo or APKMirror) to download the original source. APK-file.
📦 Install. APK Manually allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Annexes → Special access → Installation of unknown applications).
🔄 If the application is system-based (e.g., Security), restore it through MIUI Cleaner:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (⋮) → Show all applications → Find the right → Restore

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After resetting, restore the data from the backup first, and then manually install the missing applications.

6. How to Prevent Loss of Applications in the Future

To avoid the problem of remote applications, follow the simple rules:

🔒 Enable backup in Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset. Select Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
📌 Secure important apps on the main screen (long tap) → Secure).
🚫 Turn off automatic cleaning in Settings → Battery and productivity → Cleanup.
📋 Keep a list of important programs in your notes or Google Keep.

What to do if the application is removed by itself:

Check the activity of the antivirus (for example, Mi Security can block "suspicious" programs).
Update MIUI - new versions fix bugs with spontaneous removal.
View the activity log in Settings → Memory → Cleaning log.

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Create a separate folder on the home screen called Important and put apps that can't be deleted in there, so you reduce the risk of accidental removal.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring apps on Xiaomi

❓ Can I restore a remote application without the Internet?

Yes, but only if: It's in the basket. MIUI (Up to 30 days. you have a local backup (made through TWRP Or adb backup. You saved it. APK-The application file on the phone. Otherwise, you'll need the Internet to re-install.

❓ Why some apps aren’t recovering from the cart?

This happens for three reasons: System applications -- you can't delete them completely, you can only disable them. Use ADB to restore them. Root-righted apps -- if you delete them through Magisk or Root Explorer, the MIUI Recycle Bin doesn't see them. Shelf life has expired -- the Recycle Bin only stores deleted programs for 30 days.

❓ How to recover application data (e.g. save in games)?

Application data is only recovered from a backup (Mi Cloud or Google Drive) or if: The game/program is synced to an account (e.g. Google Play Games or Mi Account). You are using Titanium Backup (requires root). You have a copy of the /data/data/[packet name] folder (for power users). Standard methods (basket, re-install) do not restore user data.

❓ Can I return a remote application to Xiaomi without a Mi Account?

Yes, but with limitations: 📱 Basket MIUI It's unaccounted. 🛒 Google Play will restore apps if they were installed through it. 🖥️ ADB Local backups do not require a Mi Account, but without a Mi Account, you will not be able to recover data from the Mi Cloud.

❓ What to do if the application does not open after recovery?

Try the following steps: Reboot your phone. Clear the app cache (Settings → Apps → [name] → Clear the cache). Delete and install the app again. Check compatibility with your version of Android/MIUI. If the app is system, restore it through ADB (see section 4). If the problem remains, the application file may be corrupted, download it from a reliable source.

⚠️ Warning: Don't use third-party "app restorers" from Google Play - most of them either don't work or contain malicious code. Official ways (basket, ADB, backups) more reliable.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with a locked bootloader (most models) Redmi/POCO) Restore System Applications Through ADB This can cause a device to fail, and if you're not sure, call the service center.