Need Help Recovering a Long Lost Video from My Android
I really hope someone here can guide me. About 7 months ago, I accidentally deleted a video from my Android phone. I haven’t used the phone much since then..basically turned it off and left it untouched. I tried a bunch of recovery programs, free and paid, but none seemed to actually restore it.
This video is really important to me, and I’m getting a bit desperate. Does anyone know a reliable way to recover a video that old? I’d really appreciate any tips or advice.
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One more thing..if you tried a bunch of software before, uninstall any old trial versions. Sometimes leftover temp files mess with the scan. Start fresh with a clean tool installation.
Good tip, @Ezra. I didn’t even think of that. Will keep it in airplane mode during scanning.
Make sure your phone isn’t connected to Wi-Fi or apps that sync cloud backups, otherwise some tools might get confused. Keep it offline while scanning.
Some software offer free previews for a few files. That’s usually enough to see if your video can be recovered. Paid versions are only needed if it’s actually found and you want to save it.
Ah, it was on internal memory. So deep scan is probably the way to go. Any free options to test before paying?
Also, if your video was on internal storage and not an SD card, recovery is trickier but not impossible. Best case, a recovery tool that can do a deep scan of the device memory is what you need.
I’ve had luck with a program that lets you preview recoverable videos before restoring. That way you know if the file is actually there without wasting money. Can’t remember the exact name off the top of my head, but look for something Android focused and supports offline recovery.
Thanks, Jace! I basically haven’t done anything since then, so hopefully that helps. Do you have any software recommendations that actually work?
If the phone hasn’t been used much, there’s still a chance the data is recoverable. Make sure not to power it on too much as it will result in overwriting.
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Patience is key here. Deep scans can take a while, especially for internal memory. But if the video is important and the phone wasn’t used much, there’s a decent chance you’ll get it back.