How To Recover Deleted Photos From Android

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Have you ever accidentally deleted photos from your Android device? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. Luckily, there are several ways to recover deleted photos from Android. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of how to recover deleted photos from Android.

Method 1: Restore from Google Photos

If you have enabled Google Photos backup on your Android device, you can easily restore your deleted photos from there. Here’s how to recover deleted photos from Android using Google Photos:

  1. Open the Google Photos app on your Android device.
  2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner of the screen.
  3. Select “Trash” from the menu.
  4. Tap and hold the photo you want to recover.
  5. Select “Restore” and the photo will be restored to your device.

FAQ:

Q: How long do deleted photos stay in the Google Photos trash?

A: Deleted photos stay in the Google Photos trash for 60 days before they are permanently deleted.

Method 2: Use a Third-Party App

If you don’t have Google Photos backup enabled or the photos are not in the trash, you can use a third-party app to recover deleted photos from Android. One of the most popular apps for this is DiskDigger. Here’s how to recover deleted photos from Android using DiskDigger:

  1. Download and install DiskDigger from the Google Play Store.
  2. Open DiskDigger and select the type of files you want to recover. In this case, select “Pictures”.
  3. Select the location where the photos were stored before they were deleted.
  4. Start the scan and wait for the app to find the deleted photos.
  5. Select the photos you want to recover and tap “Recover”.
  6. The photos will be saved to your device’s internal storage or an external SD card.

FAQ:

Q: Can I recover photos that were deleted a long time ago?

A: It depends on how long ago the photos were deleted and how much you have used your device since then. The longer you wait, the more likely it is that the deleted photos will be overwritten and unrecoverable.

Method 3: Use a Computer

If you don’t want to use a third-party app or if the photos were stored on an external SD card, you can use a computer to recover deleted photos from Android. Here’s how to recover deleted photos from Android using a computer:

  1. Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
  2. Select “File Transfer” or “MTP” mode on your Android device when prompted.
  3. Open the “DCIM” folder on your Android device.
  4. Look for a folder called “Camera” or “Pictures”.
  5. Check if the deleted photos are in this folder.
  6. If the photos are not in this folder, download and install a data recovery software like EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard on your computer.
  7. Connect your Android device to your computer and run the data recovery software.
  8. Select the location where the photos were stored before they were deleted.
  9. Start the scan and wait for the software to find the deleted photos.
  10. Select the photos you want to recover and save them to your computer.

FAQ:

Q: Can I recover photos from a broken Android device?

A: Yes, you can recover photos from a broken Android device using a data recovery software like EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard. However, you need to connect the broken device to your computer using a USB cable and select “File Transfer” or “MTP” mode.

Conclusion

Accidentally deleting photos from your Android device can be a frustrating experience. However, with the right tools and methods, you can easily recover deleted photos from Android. Whether you choose to use Google Photos, a third-party app, or a computer, make sure to act fast before the deleted photos are overwritten and unrecoverable.