Recover Deleted Files From Android Phone

Accidentally deleting the files on your phone can be very frustrating. However, your files are never lost forever. If you have an Android device, you can be assured that there is an easy and hassle-free solution which will help you in retrieving all the data that you have lost. You can recover your lost files by using the Android Data Recovery tool.

This tool will help you recover all your SMS text messages, contacts, videos, pictures and documents that were saved on your Android phone.

Here is our guide to help you get back your deleted files. Follow the steps given below and you can easily retrieve all your lost data:

Download and run Android Data Recovery

Once you download and install this program on your computer, select "Android Data Recovery". Connect the Android phone to the PC by using a USB cable.

Step 1: Download and Install Android Data Recovery Software

  • Download the Software: Choose a reliable Android data recovery tool like Tenorshare UltData for AndroidiToolab RecoverGo, or Dr.Fone. These tools support the latest Android versions and offer high recovery success rates.
  • Install the Program: Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software on your computer (Windows or macOS).

Step 2: Connect Your Android Device to the Computer

  • Use a USB Cable: Connect your Android phone to the computer using a USB cable. Ensure the cable supports data transfer.
  • Select "Android Data Recovery": Open the installed software and choose the "Android Data Recovery" option from the main interface.

Step 3: Enable USB Debugging on Your Android Device

The steps to enable USB debugging vary depending on your Android version:

For Android 12 and Later:

  • Go to Settings: Open the Settings app on your Android device.
  • Navigate to About Phone: Scroll down and tap on About Phone.
  • Enable Developer Mode: Tap on Build Number 7 times until you see a message saying, "You are now a developer!".
  • Access Developer Options: Go back to the main Settings menu and select System > Developer Options.
  • Enable USB Debugging: Toggle on the USB Debugging option.

For Android 11 and Earlier:

  • Go to Settings: Open the Settings app.
  • Access Developer Options:
    • For Android 4.2 to 10: Tap About Phone > Build Number 7 times to enable Developer Mode. Then, go to Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
    • For Android 3.0 to 4.1: Go to Settings > Developer Options and enable USB Debugging.
    • For Android 2.3 or earlier: Go to Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB Debugging.

Step 4: Scan Your Android Device for Lost Data

  • Select File Types: In the recovery software, choose the types of files you want to recover (e.g., photos, videos, messages, contacts, WhatsApp data).
  • Start Scanning: Click the Start or Next button to begin scanning your device for lost data.
  • Grant Permissions: On your Android phone, a prompt will appear asking for permission to access data. Tap Allow to proceed.
  • Preview and Recover: Once the scan is complete, preview the recoverable files on your computer. Select the files you want to restore and click Recover to save them to your computer or device.

Preview all Lost Data

The program will allow you to retrieve all your contacts, text messages, pictures and also, videos from the Android phone. However, now, you can simply preview all contacts, messages, and photos. Select the data that you want and tap on "Recover". This will save all your files on the computer.

So, if you are worried about the data that you lost, these steps will help you recover all your precious files that may have been accidentally deleted.

FAQs on Recover Deleted Files From Android Phone

  • Can I recover files that were deleted 2 years ago on Android?

    Yes, old deleted files be recovered if you have backed up the deleted files and the backups are accessible.

  • Can permanently deleted files be recovered?

    Yes, your permanently deleted files can be recovered but you need to stop using the device if you want the deleted files to be recovered in the case of Windows 10.

  • Where do files that are permanently deleted go?

    When a file or folder is deleted, it goes into the recycle bin or trash and you can restore it from there.

  • Can I recover overwritten data?

    You cannot recover overwritten data on any device.

  • After how long can a deleted files be recovered?

    There is no certain answer for this because it depends on when you deleted a file.

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