How to Save Data with Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Before Resetting to Factory Settings

Resetting the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 to factory settings is a radical solution to performance problems, viruses, or pre-sales issues. But without the right backup, you risk losing photos over the years, instant messengers, game saves, and even banking app data. This guide will help save all types of data, including hidden MIUI files and system settings that standard methods often miss.

Redmi Note 7 (codename lavender) features a hybrid firmware, where some data is stored in /data and /sdcard partitions, and some in Xiaomi cloud services. We'll look at 5 ways to back up, from built-in MIUI tools to manually copying through ADB for power users. Importantly, some methods (such as Mi Account backup) require pre-assigning the device to an account 72 hours before reset, which few warn.

1.Preparation of the phone for backup

Before you save data, make sure the phone is ready for the procedure. On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 10-14 firmware, there are nuances:

  • 🔋 Battery charge must be at least 50% when backed up on PC via MTP The phone is discharged faster due to active data transfer.
  • 📶 Stable Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile network) 4G). Cloud Copying Through Mi Cloud Will Require Up to 10GB of Traffic on First Reservation.
  • 🔐 Turn off the screen lock (PIN/Some programs (e.g. Xiaomi) for copying time. PC Suite) can't see a phone with a lock on.
  • 📁 Clear the cache in the Settings menu → Warehouse → Clear the cache. This will speed up the scanning of files when you redundant.

If you plan to use a Google Account for reservations, check the sync in Settings → Google Accounts → Sync. Redmi Note 7 sometimes gets your contacts and calendar sync settings confused – you need to enable them manually.

📊 How you usually make a backup of your smartphone?
Through the Cloud (Google/Mi Cloud)
Copying files on a PC
I use third-party programs (Titanium Backup, etc.)
I've never made a backup.

2. backup via Mi Cloud (official method)

Mi Cloud is a built-in cloud storage from Xiaomi that automatically saves contacts, notes, call records and even system settings.

  • 📸 Photos and videos are saved in compressed format (maximum 16 MP for photos, 1080p video).
  • 💬 Communications from SMS Mi Messages are reserved, but WhatsApp or Telegram correspondence is not.
  • 🎮 Games and apps are saved only if they support Mi Cloud Backup (list limited).

To enable reservations:

  1. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
  2. Enable Backup slider and select data categories.
  3. Click Start Backup and wait until it is completed (may take up to 1 hour for a large volume).

Important: After the reset, you can only recover the data through the same Mi Account. SIM-card or account region, access to backup can be blocked for 7 days (Xiaomi anti-fraud policy).

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If Mi Cloud doesn't see your phone, check if Find Device is enabled in your account settings. Without it, cloud reservations are blocked.

3. Save photos, videos and documents on a PC or external drive

The most reliable way to save media files is to manually copy it to a computer or a flash drive. There are two options on the Redmi Note 7:

Method 1: Through USB-cable (MTP-regime)

  1. Connect your phone to your PC via the original cable (poor cables may not transmit data).
  2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the connection notification.
  3. On PC, open this folder → [Name of your Redmi Note 7] → Internal Memory.
  4. Copy folders: DCIM – all photos and videos from the camera; Pictures – screenshots and uploaded images; Download – uploaded files; MIUI – themes and wallpaper systems.

Method 2: Through a memory card (if installed)

If your Redmi Note 7 has a microSD, transfer the files to the following:

  1. Open the Explorer on your phone.
  2. Select the files you need. → Copy.
  3. Go to the folder. SD-map → Insert.
  4. After copying, remove the map and save it separately.
  5. ☁️ Through Mi Cloud: Enable synchronization in Settings → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud → Contacts.
  6. 💻 Through ADB (For experienced: adb backup -f sms_backup.ab -apk com.android.providers.telephony File sms_backup.ab will appear in the folder ADB.

Make sure your contacts are saved in your Google account, not yours SIM-map|Check duplicates in the contact book|Export in.vcf format for compatibility|Save the file to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex.Disk)-->

5.Reservation of applications and their data (including games)

The hardest thing to save installed applications and their data on the Redmi Note 7 is the standard MIUI tools only copy the list of applications, not their settings or saves.

Method 1: Through Google Account (partially)

Includes reservations:

  • 📱 List of installed applications (but not APK-file).
  • 🎮 Some game saves (if the game supports Google Play Games).
  • ⚙️ Settings of some applications (for example, Chrome, Gmail).

Method 2: Titanium Backup (requires Root)

If you have root access, Titanium Backup saves:

  • 📦 Complete. APK-file + data.
  • 🎯 Save games (including offline games without cloud sync).
  • 📋 System application settings.
  • Delete. SIM-card and memory card (if any) will prevent random formatting.
  • Charge the phone to 100%. Reset can take up to 30 minutes, and if the battery runs out during the process, the phone can turn into a brick.
  • Remember or take a picture: 🔑 Wi-Fi passwords (if not exported). 📱 IMEI phone (*#06#), in case of locking after reset. Now you can start resetting. → The phone. → Reset settings. Choose to erase all data. Enter a password (if required) and confirm the action. ⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI After reset, you may need to enter your old password from your Mi Account, even if you are logged out.If you forget your password, restore it before resetting at account.xiaomi.com. FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi Note 7 backup: Can I recover data after a reset if I didn't back up? Partly - yes, but with big limitations: 📸 Photo/video: Software like DiskDigger or Recuva can recover files if they haven't been overwritten with new data. 30-70%. 📱 Contacts/SMS: If they were synced to Google or Mi Cloud before reset, they can be returned. 🎮 Games/apps: no backup can be restored. Important: don't write new data to your phone after a reset, it reduces your chances of recovery. 7? Volume depends on memory occupancy: Data type Approximate size Photo / video (1000 photo + 50 video) 8–15 GB Applications and their data 3–10 GB Contacts, SMS, call-book 1–50 System settings (Mi Cloud) 50–200 IB Game Preservation 100 MB – 2 GB for a full copy is recommended to have a minimum 20–30 GB of free space on a PC or external drive. Can you back up without a computer? Yes, but with limitations: ☁️ Mi Cloud: Stores most data, but not all (see section below) 2). 📱 Google Drive: Reserves contacts, part of the settings and list of applications. 📁 Local copy to memory card: Copy important files manually into a folder on a microSD. Use applications like Swift Backup (does not require root for some features).

Without a PC, you can’t save:

  • Preserve most of the games;
  • Complete. APK-file;
  • Some system settings.

Important: When you transfer to a phone from another brand (such as Samsung), you may have problems with:

  • Recovery of Mi Cloud (only works on Xiaomi)
  • Compatibility of some files (e.g., call records in MIUI format)