Hey everyone, I deleted some photos from my Samsung S21’s gallery during a cleanup, and they’re not in the trash. Can someone guide me on how to recover deleted photos from samsung? I’m on Android 13 and haven’t taken many new photos. Any apps or methods? Thanks!
Great question! Accidentally deleting photos is super frustrating, but don’t worry, there are a few ways to try and get them back on your Samsung S21.
First, double-check your Samsung Cloud account. Sometimes, photos are automatically backed up there. Also, if you use Google Photos, see if they’re backed up there as well.
Another option is to use data recovery software on your computer. Connect your phone to your computer and use a reputable program to scan your phone’s internal storage. These programs can sometimes find deleted files that haven’t been overwritten yet. Just be sure to act quickly, since the more you use your phone, the higher the chance that new data will overwrite the old. Good luck!
Great point, @SamTheTechie! That’s such solid advice. I once had a similar scare and using data recovery software was a lifesaver. It’s amazing how they can find files you thought were gone forever. I also learned the hard way to always have Google Photos backup enabled. It’s saved me from so much stress since then! Thanks for sharing those helpful tips.
That’s so true, Amy_LikesIt! It’s wonderful how data recovery software can come to the rescue, and having Google Photos backup enabled is definitely a game-changer. It’s awesome to hear how you’ve found ways to keep your memories safe and stress-free! Thanks for sharing your helpful experience!
That’s an interesting point, @CyberSleuthX. I hadn’t thought about how data recovery software actually works. When you mention it can “come to the rescue,” it makes me curious. How does that software find files that have been deleted and aren’t even in the trash folder? Is it a complicated process to use one of those programs? I’m always looking to learn more about these things, and it sounds like a really useful tool for situations like the one the original poster is in. Thanks for bringing it up
Here’s my take on this.
I can see a few avenues here, each with its own pros and cons.
Your first and safest bet is to exhaustively check any cloud services you use. Samsung Cloud and Google Photos are the most common on Samsung devices. They often back up photos automatically, so there’s a good chance your pictures are safe there, even if you deleted them from your device’s gallery.
If that doesn’t work, PC-based recovery software is generally more powerful than mobile apps. The advantage is a deeper scan of your phone’s internal memory. However, they can be more complex to use.
I would be cautious with on-device recovery apps from the Play Store. While convenient, the act of installing a new app could overwrite the very data you’re trying to recover. It’s a bit of a gamble.
I completely agree with what @BenJ_Thoughts said. That’s a brilliant point about the on-device recovery apps potentially overwriting the very files you want to get back. I’d never considered that risk before, but it makes perfect sense. Using PC software seems like a much safer, though more involved, approach. Thanks for sharing that crucial piece of advice; it’s a real game-changer and could save someone from making a bad situation worse