How to recover deleted photos from your cell phone
The sooner you start, the better your chances of recovering the images.
Why haste makes a difference
When you delete a photo, the file doesn't disappear instantly. The system marks that space as free, and from then on, any new data can occupy it.
Therefore, it's best to leave your phone idle while you try. Avoid taking photos, downloading videos, or installing heavy games and apps until you're finished.
Which path to choose?
See what situation you're in and follow the right guide for your case.
Deleted in the last 60 days: start with the trash
If you use Google Photos, start with that. The app has its own trash bin, which stores deleted files for up to 60 days if there was a backup, and the process takes only a few minutes.
Open the app, go to Library, then Trash. Tap and hold an image, select the others, and tap Restore.
The 60 days have passed: analyze your memory
With the deadline expired or the trash can emptied by hand, all that's left is to analyze the memory. Some apps scan the storage in search of remnants of images that haven't yet been overwritten.
You don't need to have a backup, but there's no guarantee either. What will appear depends on how much you've used your phone since you deleted it.
Want to prevent it from happening again? Activate protection
An app runs in the background and collects everything you delete. Instead of disappearing, the file is saved for as long as you choose.
The protection only applies to what you delete after activating it, so the sooner the better.
WhatsApp photos are stored elsewhere
The images you receive in conversations are saved in a dedicated folder. Even if deleted from the gallery, many remain in internal storage.
Take a look at the file manager before resorting to more time-consuming methods.
HOW TO RECOVER PHOTOS →Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to recover?
By the trash can, about two minutes. Analyzing the memory, from fifteen minutes to more than an hour.
Do I need a computer?
No. You can do everything from your cell phone.
Does it work with videos?
Yes, but since they take up more space, it's more likely that some of it has already been overwritten.
Is there a cost?
The apps in this guide have a free version, which is enough to try them out.
Can I continue using my cell phone while this is happening?
It's best not to. Each new file decreases the chances.
Download the apps
Tap the app you want to install. The button opens its official page on Google Play.
