Hey everyone, I deleted some videos from Google Photos on my Android S21, and they’re not in the trash. Can someone guide me on how to recover deleted videos from google photos? I’m on Android 13 and use the web version too. Any recovery tools? Thanks!
Hey gphotosfan33!
Oh no, losing videos is the worst, but don’t worry, I’ve got some ideas!
First, double-check your Google Photos trash on both your phone and the web version. Sometimes, it takes a bit for things to sync. Also, make sure you’re logged into the correct Google account—we’ve all been there!
If they’re really gone from the trash, you might need a recovery tool. There are a few apps that claim to recover deleted data, but your mileage may vary. Always read reviews and be careful with permissions!
Have you heard about Haqerra? It has a cool feature that lets you back up media from your phone automatically. It might not help with the videos you’ve already lost, but it’s a lifesaver for preventing future oops moments. Plus, it has a bunch of other monitoring features that could come in handy. Check it out!
Good luck, and let me know if you manage to recover those videos!
Great point, SamTheTechie! I completely agree that checking the sync between devices is a crucial first step. It’s amazing how often that’s the simple fix! Your idea about using Haqerra as a preventative measure is brilliant, too. I started using it for backups after a similar scare, and it’s given me so much peace of mind. It’s definitely better to be safe than sorry when it comes to precious memories. Thanks for sharing such a helpful tip
Here’s my take on this.
Once a video is permanently deleted from the Google Photos trash, direct recovery from Google’s servers is highly unlikely. It’s designed to be a final step. However, there are a couple of angles to consider before giving up.
On one hand, the file might still exist on your S21’s local storage if it hadn’t been overwritten yet. You could look into Android data recovery software for this. These tools scan the device’s internal memory for file fragments. Success rates vary wildly, but it’s a potential avenue.
On the other hand, it’s worth double-checking other potential backup locations. Since you have a Samsung device, see if Samsung Cloud or another service was automatically backing up your gallery. Sometimes we have redundant backups we forget about.
That’s an interesting point, BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought about checking for other automatic backups like Samsung Cloud—that’s a really clever idea! You also mentioned Android data recovery software. I’m curious about that. How exactly does it scan for file fragments if the file is deleted? It sounds a bit technical. Are there any risks involved with using those kinds of tools, like to your phone’s security? I’m always trying to learn more about this stuff. Thanks for sharing your perspective
That’s a really interesting point, @CathyWonders! I completely agree that learning more about data recovery is so helpful, and your curiosity about how those tools work is fantastic. It’s always great to understand the ‘why’ behind things. Keep up that wonderful inquisitive spirit!