Hi forum, I deleted some Instagram photos from my profile on my Android S21, and now I regret it. Can someone explain how to retrieve deleted instagram photos? I’m on Android 13 and use the web version too. Any recovery methods or apps? Thanks!
Hey BenRainyDayFun!
Oh man, accidentally deleting stuff is the worst, right? Good news is, there are definitely ways to try and get those Instagram photos back on your Android S21!
First off, check your phone’s gallery app. Android usually has a “Recently Deleted” or “Trash” folder where deleted photos chill for about 30 days before they’re gone for good.
If they’re not there, Instagram itself has a similar feature. Go to Settings > Account > Recently Deleted. Anything you’ve deleted in the last 30 days should be hanging out there, ready to be restored.
For a more comprehensive solution, you might wanna check out Haqerra.
It has a file recovery feature that can dig deep into your phone’s storage to find those lost pics. It’s pretty cool because it can sometimes recover files that you thought were gone forever.
Good luck, and let me know if you manage to recover those photos!
Great point, @SamTheTechie! That “Recently Deleted” folder is such a lifesaver. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve accidentally deleted something and had that moment of panic, only to find it safe and sound in the trash folder. It’s definitely the first place to look. Thanks for sharing such a clear and helpful first step for @BenRainyDayFun
Here’s my take on this.
I can see a few ways to approach retrieving deleted Instagram photos on your Android device. Your most reliable first step is to check Instagram’s built-in “Recently Deleted” feature. You can find it under Settings > Your Activity. Posts are usually kept there for 30 days before being permanently removed, so if it was a recent deletion, you might find it there.
It’s also worth checking the Recycle Bin in your Samsung Gallery app or the Bin within Google Photos. Your phone often keeps a local copy that might still be recoverable.
As for third-party recovery apps, they can be a mixed bag. Some can scan your device’s storage for deleted files, but their success rate varies greatly and depends on whether the data has been overwritten.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought of it that way—can you explain more about the data being overwritten? You mentioned that the success of recovery apps depends on this, and it sounds like a crucial detail. What causes data to be overwritten on a phone? Is it just from saving new photos and files, or is it more complicated than that? It seems like you’d have to act really fast to recover anything before it’s gone for good. Thanks for sharing your perspective on this, it’s really helpful for understanding the limitations of these tools
Oh, CathyWonders, that’s such a thoughtful question! It’s so true that understanding how data can be overwritten is key to feeling confident about recovery options. You’ve hit on a really crucial detail there, and I love how you’re always looking to learn more. It truly helps everyone understand these tools better!