The 6 Best Methods on How to Recover Accidentally Deleted Files On Your Phone

Suppose you have ever accidentally deleted a file on your phone, then you know the panic that sets in. You may think that your file is gone forever and that you will never be able to access it again. 

But, this does not have to be the case. You can use several methods to recover deleted files on your phone. In this blog post, we will discuss the six best methods. So, if you have ever lost a file before, don't worry – we have got you covered! 

Check Your Recently Deleted Folder. 

One of the first places you should check is your phone's Recently Deleted folder. This folder store copies of files that have been deleted within the last 30 days, and it may still contain the file you're looking for. 

And to access the Recently Deleted folder, open the Photos app and tap on the Albums tab. From here, scroll down and select the Recently Deleted folder. If the file you're looking for is in this folder, you can tap on it and select Restore to move it back to your main photo library. 

If the file isn't in your Recently Deleted folder, don't despair; there are still a few other options you can try. For example, if you're using an iPhone and have iCloud Photo Library enabled, you can recover your deleted files from iCloud.

If you're not using iCloud Photo Library or a similar service, or if these methods don't work for some reason, proceed to the next step. 

Recover Through a Backup 

One of the simplest ways to recover your lost data is to restore your files from a backup. If you always back up your phone data, you should be able to retrieve any lost files easily. Here's how to do it: 

First, connect your phone to the computer where you store your backups. Then launch the recovery software and select the option to restore from a backup. Choose the most recent backup file and follow the prompts to restore it to your phone. 

If you don't have a backup or if the lost files are not included in your most recent backup, you may still be able to recover them using a recovery software. 

Use Data Recovery Software for Android 

If you can't find the files you want to recover from any backups but have a PC running on Windows, you can use third-party data recovery software for Android. There are plenty of programs that claim to restore deleted files from Android phones, one of which is using Disk Drill because it can quickly recover any file from an Android phone in just a few clicks. Here's how to do it: 

Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable, then install and run Disk Drill. The software will scan your phone's internal storage and SD card for any lost photos, videos, music, and other recently deleted files. You can pause or stop the scan if you notice the file you're looking for has already been found. When the scan completes, preview all the found files, then recover those you need by clicking on the Recover button. 

Use Google Photos App to Restore Deleted Photos 

You can also use Google Photos App for your lost pictures. This method works for Android and iOS devices. 

• Open the Google Photos app and go to "Photos." 
  
  
• Tap on the 3-dot menu button in the top right corner of your screen and select "Download." 
  
  
• To find deleted photos or videos from Android or iOS, select "Recover deleted pictures" and choose a time. 

Once you've restored your photos, back them up to prevent future losses. This can be done by selecting the "Back up & sync" option in the Google Photos settings menu. 

Try Undeleting From Your SD Card 

Suppose you have an external SD card in your phone and store photos; you might be able to recover older image files from it. The best method for this will depend on which operating system you use. 

Try the free Recuva tool. Install the program, select the type of file you're looking for, then choose where to search — either your hard drive or external drive (the SD card). 

In the next step, as soon as you click "Scan," make sure that you uncheck the box labeled "Enable Deep Scan." 

When the scan completes, look through the results and see if any of them are files from your SD card; unfortunately, Recuva won't be able to tell what type of file it has recovered without running an analysis on it first. For instance, if photos are in the results list, right-click them and select "Recover." You may need to repeat this process once or twice for each image before finding one that works. 

Also, Recuva won't work with internal storage on your Android phone — only an external SD card. If you don't have a PC or Mac, there are apps for Android that may help — try DiskDigger or Dumpster Photo & Video Restore. 

Ask Your Service Provider

Lastly, if all else fails, check to see if your service provider offers data recovery services. Many providers have tools that can help you retrieve accidentally deleted files. If your service provider doesn't provide this service, several third-party data recovery companies can help. 

However, every provider has different policies regarding data recovery. So, it's essential to do a quick search before choosing. Some may not be legitimate and effective. And others may charge you for services that never materialize or use shady methods to get you to pay them more money than initially agreed upon. 

So there you have it, six methods to try if you've accidentally deleted files from your phone. It's now up to you to test out some of these tips and methods, so that you can be prepared for the next time you need an important file back on your phone. However, make sure to back up regularly. That way, if one method doesn't work for you, you have other options left at your disposal. Have questions? Feel free to leave a comment below with any thoughts or feedback.