Protect photos from deletion
With an extra trash can turned on, accidentally deleting something is no longer a permanent loss.
How does protection work?
The application runs in the background and intercepts what you delete. Instead of disappearing, the file goes to a separate area and stays there for the time you define.
This applies to photos, videos, audio files, and documents. To recover them, simply open the list, find the item, and confirm.
It's especially useful for those who frequently clean their gallery or share their phone with children, who delete things without realizing it.
How to activate protection
The protection only applies to what is deleted after it is activated. The sooner you set it up, the better.
Download the app from Google Play and open it for the first time.
The app requests this permission right when it opens. Without it, it cannot detect the deletions.
Select what you want to protect. You can save only photos and videos if you prefer.
Between one and four weeks is usually a good balance between security and space occupied.
Some phones close background apps to save battery. When this happens, the protection stops without warning, so enable the app in this setting.
In Google Photos, enable automatic backup. If your data plan is limited, configure it to run only on Wi-Fi.
The local trash can and the cloud complement each other
Saving the item on your phone solves the problem of accidental deletion. It doesn't solve the problem if the phone falls, breaks, or is stolen, because the recycle bin goes with it.
That's why cloud backup is the second layer. With both, most common situations are covered.
From time to time, check if the app is still active and review what is saved before emptying it.
What the protection doesn't cover
Even when switched on, the extra trash can doesn't reach these situations:
- Photos deleted before installation.
- Factory reset of a cell phone.
- Memory card formatted on another device.
- Deleted files within applications that don't go through the gallery.
1. Dumpster
Google Play
Set up a trash can inside your phone and save deleted files for the period of time you choose.
It returns the file with one tap and works without root access.
Download on Google Play
2. Google Photos
Google Play
It takes care of the cloud aspect: it sends each new photo and also maintains its own recycle bin.
Download on Google Play
3. Files by Google
Google Play
It shows what's taking up space and helps free up memory for the extra recycle bin to function.
Download on Google PlayFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need to leave the app open?
No. He works in the background.
Will it take up a lot of memory?
It occupies the same space as stored files. With a shorter timeframe, it occupies less space.
Can it recover what I deleted before installing?
No. Protection takes effect upon activation.
Can I protect only photos and videos?
Yes, you can. You can choose the file types.
Does this replace backups?
No. If the cell phone is lost, the trash can goes with it.
