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If they were in 4K or large file size, make sure the recovery tool you try supports big video files. I once recovered only partial clips because the software I picked had a 2GB file limit for trial mode. Learned that the hard way.
Unfortunately no SD card, just internal storage. But good tip — I’ll keep that in mind for future.
One thing people forget is..if your videos were on an SD card, you can pop that out and scan it separately with a card reader. Recovery rates are usually better that way since the phone OS isn’t writing new data on top of it while scanning.
Steve, I had the same panic with my kid’s birthday videos. What worked for me was running a scan from my Windows laptop using an Android recovery program — it let me preview the videos before deciding to pay.
Not gonna name-drop here, but look for one that mentions “supports Android 6 to 14” and can pull data from both internal storage and SD cards.
Yeah, I’ve been trying not to use the phone much since I realized they were gone. Any specific software you’ve used that worked without rooting? I’ve seen so many options, it’s a bit overwhelming.
Adding to what @Nina said..timing matters a lot. The longer you wait, the higher the risk that those memory blocks get overwritten.
I’ve recovered videos before using software that didn’t require rooting (rooting can be risky if you’ve never done it). Just make sure you pick one that supports your phone model and Android version.
If they’re not in Google Photos trash, they’re probably not just “soft deleted”..they might be overwritten if you keep using the phone. First thing, stop taking new photos or videos. Second, skip the random “free” apps… most are junk.
Look for a proper Android data recovery tool that scans the phone’s storage directly (not just the visible folders). You’ll need to connect it to a PC for a deep scan. That’s how I got mine back.
Bit of a nightmare here, guys. I accidentally wiped a bunch of videos from my Samsung phone last weekend..long story short, I was clearing space for an update and tapped the wrong folder. Checked Google Photos trash, My Files recycle bin, even hooked the phone to my laptop to dig through the DCIM folder… nothing.
Tried a couple of those “free recovery” apps but either they want money upfront or they don’t find anything useful. These clips are from my brother’s wedding, so re-recording them is obviously not an option.
Has anyone here actually had success getting deleted videos back from Android? I’m not looking for gimmicks — just something that genuinely works before I give up hope.
If you’re looking for software to access and recover data from LTO tapes in RAW mode, there are a few options, though it’s important to note that tape recovery is very different from disk recovery. LTO tapes use sequential block structures and often depend on the backup application (NetBackup, TSM, Arcserve, etc.) that originally wrote the data. Still, there are tools that can bypass the backup layer and access the tape blocks directly.
Stellar Data Recovery for Tape – This tool can create an image of an LTO tape at the block level, even if the backup catalog is missing or the tape is partially damaged. It’s often used in recovery labs when backup software fails to read.
ddrescue / mt with Linux – While not tape-specific, GNU ddrescue combined with the mt (magnetic tape) utility can sometimes be used to dump raw tape data, skipping over bad blocks. This requires manual handling and deep tape knowledge.
LTFS Utilities – If the tape was formatted in LTFS (Linear Tape File System), utilities from IBM, HP, and Quantum can allow raw access to file contents without the original backup software. However, if the tape was written with backup software, LTFS tools won’t help.
Open Source Tools – Tools like Amanda and Bacula are backup/recovery systems that can sometimes interpret raw tape structures if you know the format used.
If you want something ready to use for individual recovery cases, Stellar Tape Recovery is probably the most practical option available to end users.
Yes, data on an LTO tape can be erased in different ways depending on the requirement. A short erase only clears the tape’s index and marks it as empty, but the data remains until overwritten. A full erase overwrites the entire tape, removing all existing data, though the process takes longer. Writing new backups can also overwrite and remove old data. For situations where complete and permanent removal is needed, degaussing is the most secure option, but it also renders the tape unusable.
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