How to restore a remote application on Xiaomi smartphones: all working ways

You've deleted the app on Xiaomi and you don't know how to get it back? You know, randomly tapping, deletion cache cleaning, or even resetting your settings can rob you of important software. Fortunately, there are several ways to recover from the simple to the advanced in the MIUI ecosystem. In this article, we'll look at all the current methods, including returning through Google Play, hidden system basket, backups, and even manual recovery through ADB.

It's important to understand that success depends on the type of deletion: if you just uninstall an application through a menu, it's easy to return it from the store, but if you used a full root removal or factory reset, you'll need more complex manipulations. We'll look at both scenarios, and we'll also give you tips on how to avoid data loss in the future.

1. Restore via Google Play (the easiest way)

If the app was removed in the standard way (without superuser rights), it can be returned from the Google Play Store in a few seconds, which works for all applications except system ones that are not displayed in the store.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Google Play Store on your Xiaomi.
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the name of the remote application.
• 📥 Click “Install” (if the application was purchased – “Buy” is not required).
• 🔄 Wait for the download and installation to be completed.

If the app is not in search, check:

• 🌐 Internet connection (better to use Wi-Fi for large files).
• 📌 Google Account Region (some apps are not available in all countries).
• 🔒 Parental control settings (may block the installation of certain programs).

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If the app was removed long ago, check the “Library” section of Google Play – it stores all programs ever installed, even if they are currently inactive.

2.Using the Hidden MIUI Recycle Bin (for recently deleted applications)

Few people know, but MIUI 12 and later has a hidden Recycle Bin feature that temporarily stores remote applications (the analogue of the Recycle Bin on a PC), but it only works for 30 days after removal and does not save system programs.

How to restore:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select "Basket".
3. Find the desired application in the list and click “Restore”.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ It doesn't work on older versions. MIUI (12th).
• ❌ Does not restore the application data (only by yourself) APK-file).
• ❌ System applications (such as Camera or Phone) do not fall into the basket.

3. Restore from MIUI or Google backup

If you back up regularly, the chances of returning a remote app with its data are much higher. Xiaomi has two types of backups: local (via MIUI Backup) and cloud (via Google Drive or Mi Cloud).

Method 1: Local backup of MIUI

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select the last backup (check the date of creation).
3. Check the "Applications" box and click "Restore".

Method 2: Google Cloud Backup

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 📱 Make sure that the "Applications" sync is enabled (in some versions) MIUI This paragraph may not be available).
• 🔙 Perform a reset settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Reset settings) and when you first start, select recovery from your Google account.

Recovery from the backup will return the application to the state it was in when the copy was created, and any changes after the backup (for example, new messages in messengers) will be lost.

4 Manual System Application Recovery through ADB

If you delete a system application (e.g. Camera, Gallery or Security) without root rights, it can be returned via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that requires a computer and basic command-line skills.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on the phone Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell pm install-existing --user 0 com.miui.camera (replace com.miui.camera with your application's batch name).

List of batch names of popular Xiaomi system applications:

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If the pm install-existing command does not work, try an alternative method: download the APK system application for your Xiaomi model (for example, from the APKMirror site) and install the name file.apk via ADB.

⚠️ Attention, misuse ADB If you are not sure about your actions, you should contact the service center.

5. Recovery after reset to factory settings

If an application is removed as a result of a hard reset, its recovery depends on whether the backup was enabled in Mi Cloud or Google Drive. Without a backup, you can not return the application with the data - you only have to reinstall it from Google Play.

How to recover data after resetting:

• 🔄 When you first turn on your phone, select the option “Restore from backup».
• 📱 Sign in to the same Mi or Google account you used before the reset.
• 📂 Select the latest backup (check the date of creation).

If the backup wasn’t created, try:

• 🔍 Check the folder. MIUI/Backup/AllBackup internal memory or SD-map (sometimes local copies are stored there even after resetting).
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi for support (if the reset is due to a firmware failure, they can help with the recovery).

Create a backup in Mi Cloud

Save important files to your PC or cloud

Record logins/passwords from accounts

Check the battery (minimum 50%)

Disable the lock with a pattern lock (in case of errors)-->

⚠️ Attention! Once reset to factory settings, all data on the phone will be permanently erased, including photos, messages and installed apps. If you haven't created a backup, recovery is only possible for Google Play apps (without stored data).

6. How to avoid losing apps in the future

To avoid the problem of remote applications again, follow these tips:

1.Tune in the automatic backup

• 📱 Enable backup in Mi Cloud: Settings → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud → Backup of the device.
• 🔄 Set up sync with Google Drive: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.

2.Use the removal lock

In MIUI, you can block the removal of important applications:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application and tap on “Permissions”.
3. Turn off the “Delete” permission (if available for this application).

3. Create a list of important applications

Keep a list of critical programs in your notes or cloud with:

• 📌 Annex names.
• 🔗 Links to the page in Google Play.
• 📦 Packet Names (for system applications).

4. Check the MIUI basket

Get used to looking at Settings → Apps → Recycle Bin once a week to restore accidentally deleted programs in time.

FAQ: Frequent questions about restoring apps on Xiaomi