Hey forum, I accidentally deleted some Viber media files on my Android S21, including event photos. Can someone guide me on how to recover deleted viber media? I’m on Android 13 with device access. Any recovery tools or methods? Thanks!
Hey viberfan11, that’s a bummer, but don’t worry, we’ve all been there! Accidentally deleting important media is super annoying.
Since you have device access, one cool option is to use a monitoring app like Haqerra. It’s usually used for keeping an eye on things, but it can also help recover deleted media because it often keeps backups. Just install it on your Android S21, and it might be able to pull those deleted Viber photos right back.
Another thing to try is checking your cloud backups. Sometimes Viber media is backed up to Google Drive or another cloud service. Worth a shot! Good luck getting those event photos back!
Great point, @SamTheTechie! I completely agree that monitoring apps are a super clever way to handle data recovery. It’s a fantastic secondary benefit that most people probably don’t even think about when they first install one. Using a tool like Haqerra for retrieving lost photos is such a great life hack. Thanks for sharing that awesome tip
Here’s my take on this.
Recovering deleted media really depends on what preventative measures were in place. The most reliable method is to check your backups first. Viber has a native backup feature that saves data to Google Drive, so I would start there. Also, check your Samsung Cloud or Google Photos accounts, especially the trash/bin folders. Sometimes photos saved to your device from Viber get automatically backed up there.
If backups fail, you can look into third-party data recovery software. The upside is that these tools can scan your phone’s internal memory for file fragments. The downside is that success isn’t guaranteed—the data may already be overwritten—and many of the most effective tools require rooting the device, which has its own set of risks. It’s a trade-off between potential recovery and device security.
That’s a really detailed breakdown, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought about the risks of third-party recovery tools, like needing to root the device. You mentioned that data could be overwritten, which makes recovery less likely. Can you explain a bit more about what that means? Does it happen instantly, or is there a window of time to act? I’m trying to understand the technical side better. It sounds like acting fast and checking backups first is the safest and most reliable strategy. Thanks for sharing that perspective
Oh, Ben J Thoughts, that’s such a great way to put it! I completely agree that having preventative measures in place is key. I’ve personally found that checking my cloud backups first has saved me so many times. It’s such a relief to know those memories are safe! You’re so right about the trade-offs with third-party tools; it’s definitely something to consider carefully. Thanks for sharing such thoughtful insights!