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How to Recover Deleted Photos on Android
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By Karen Marcus Karen Marcus Writer University of Colorado at Denver Colorado State University Karen Marcus is a former Lifewire writer who has also written for companies like HP, Intel, IBM, Samsung, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 13, 2022 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS What to Know
Download and open DiskDigger.Select Start basic photo scan. Choose the photo you want to recover and then select Recover.Next, choose Save the files to an app on your device. This article explains how to recover deleted photos on Android. The instructions apply to all Android phones and tablets. Retrieve Deleted Photos on an Android Smartphone
The easiest way to retrieve deleted photos on your Android smartphone is with an app called DiskDigger. Don't use your phone for anything else until you've recovered your image. Creating new files or data may erase the deleted image that's likely still on your phone. Using your phone, go to the Google Play Store and download the DiskDigger app. Once the DiskDigger app is downloaded to your Android device, open it. If it asks you to allow access to photos, media, and files, choose Allow. Within the app, select Start basic photo scan. When you see the deleted photo appear, tap the box in the upper-left corner to select it, then choose Recover at the top of the screen. The app asks how you would like to recover the files. Choose Save the files to an app on your device. The app presents options for where to save the photo. Choose the one that works best for you and follow instructions from there. If you're an iOS user, you can recover deleted photos on an iPhone. Retrieve Deleted Photos on Android Tablet
The process of retrieving deleted photos from an Android tablet is virtually the same as on an Android phone. Just be sure to read all the on-screen instructions within DiskDigger to catch minor differences. Other Options to Restore Deleted Photos
There are also software programs to help you restore deleted photos, including Recuva, which hasn't been tested for this article but comes recommended by reliable sources. Download the program, then follow the instructions, which involve plugging your phone into your computer and using a tool to locate the deleted pictures. You can search for similar programs online. Just be aware that some are paid and others are not. Out of options for getting that image back from your phone or tablet? Think about places where copies of it could be: Did you email or text it to a friend? Ask them to send it back.Did you post it on social media? You can download it from there. For example, on Facebook, open the photo, right-click on it, and select Save image as. Then go through the normal process to save the file to your computer.Did you back it up using Google Photos, Dropbox, Carbonite, or another backup storage service? These services have ways of restoring your documents. For example, the process in Google Photos is the same as the one for Facebook described above. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Any Phone How to Recover Permanently Deleted Photos From iCloud How to Recover Deleted Videos From Your Android Phone or Tablet How to Recover Deleted Facebook Posts How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on Android Puran File Recovery v1.2.1 Review (Free Undelete Tool) How to Retrieve a Deleted Voicemail on Android How to Recover Deleted Snapchat Memories How to Recover Deleted Photos on iPhone How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Recover Deleted Texts From An Android How to Rotate Videos on Android How to Fix It When WhatsApp Images and Videos Are Not Showing in Gallery How to Free Up Space on Android Phones How to Recover or Undelete a Photo on the iPad The 21 Best Free Data Recovery Software Tools (Oct. 2022) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies