Troubleshooting Persistent Deleted Items on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: Managing Stuck Photos in Trash Folder
Having trouble with lingering deleted photos on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro? You’re not alone. Many users encounter issues where large amounts of photos, especially after cloud backups and deletions, remain stored within the device’s trash or “Deleted Items” folder, occupying significant storage space despite attempts to remove them permanently.
Understanding the Issue
In some cases, users find that deleting photos from the gallery temporarily frees up space, but the images still reside in the trash or deleted items folder. Over time, large batches—sometimes hundreds of gigabytes—may become stuck, preventing their complete removal. This problem can be particularly frustrating when the storage occupies valuable space and the images are no longer accessible or needed.
Typical Symptoms:
- Persistent large storage occupation due to photos in the trash.
- Inability to permanently delete certain photos.
- Photos appear inaccessible when trying to open them.
- Deletion of newer images succeeds, but older batches remain.
Common Causes
- Corrupted trash folder.
- Partial system glitches.
- File system errors.
- Cloud backup synchronization issues.
Recommended Solutions
1. Clear the Trash or Deleted Items via File Manager
Most Xiaomi devices allow access to the trash folder through their stock file manager:
– Open the File Manager app.
– Navigate to Internal Storage > DCIM or the relevant folder where photos are stored.
– Look for a Trash or Deleted Items folder.
– Empty the trash manually.
Note: This process may vary depending on your MIUI version.
2. Use the Gallery App’s Clear Trash Option
Some Xiaomi models include an in-built option to empty deleted photos:
– Open the Gallery app.
– Tap on Albums.
– Find the Recently Deleted or Trash album.
– Select Empty Trash to permanently remove all items.
3. Clear Cache and App Data
Sometimes, cache issues cause problems with deleted files:
– Go to Settings > Apps.
– Find the Gallery app or File Manager.
– Tap on it, then select Storage.
– Clear cache or data, then restart your device.
4. Free Up Storage Through Settings
- Navigate to Settings > Storage.
- See if the system flags any large unused files or cache.
- Use the built-in storage
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