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Also just to mention..whatsApp stores media locally and in chat backups. If it was a WhatsApp video, check Google Drive backups if enabled. But if you’ve wiped those too, desktop software is really your best (and last) option.
Yup.. agreed with @Orion on avoiding random apks. If you’re okay trying a desktop app, you might want to check out some of the PC-based Android recovery tools. A few of them (like the one I used) can scan your phone’s internal storage for deleted files, without rooting. Not free, but some offer preview mode so you can see if your file is there before buying.
In that case, honestly, the chances of recovery are slim unless the video ended up in a cloud backup (like Google Photos, WhatsApp cloud, etc.). Did you ever forward or share that video with anyone?
Yeah, I deleted it in April last year, so it’s been over a year. And yeah, I’ve been using the phone regularly since then
Most of those free apk apps don’t work because android 11+ locks down access to internal storage, especially for video files. Even rooting doesn’t always help if the file sectors are already overwritten. (Also, it will make your phone lose its validity and make it vulnurable)
When exactly did you delete the video? Has your phone been used a lot since then?
I’ve been trying to recover a video I had on my Android phone that I deleted sometime back in April 2024. It was from a chat, I had it downloaded but deleted it thinking it wasn’t important at the time. Now I seriously need it.
I tried a bunch of apps and APKs floating around the web. Most of them are junk. One did manage to pull up some old pics, which was cool, but no luck with videos.
Can anyone suggest a reliable tool or method? Preferably something free or at least a trial that lets me check if the file is recoverable before paying. I just want that one video”
Then it’s maybe worth a try with scrcpy or even Samsung’s DeX if that’s available on A50. Another hacky trick: try using OTG mouse and disable the digitizer by disconnecting the display cable from inside the phone (ONLY if you’re comfortable doing this and the screen is a lost cause anyway). That way, only the mouse input gets read. Dangerous territory, though.
Actually yes..I did enable Developer Options a while ago for some testing with a fitness app. I don’t remember if USB debugging was toggled on though.
Hey Frisky, since the drive shows up as “unallocated” in Disk Management, it just means it hasn’t been set up yet — that’s why it’s not showing in File Explorer.
Here’s what you need to do:
Right-click on the unallocated space in Disk Management.
Click on “New Simple Volume” and follow the steps.
Assign a drive letter and choose NTFS (or exFAT if you’ll use it with Mac too).
Finish the setup, and your drive should show up normally.
I made a mistake and need some advice. I connected my camera’s SD card to my computer, and it showed an error saying the drive needed to be formatted. I meant to cancel, but accidentally clicked “Yes,” and now all the photos are gone. Only a few were backed up to OneDrive — the rest are lost.
Is it still possible to recover those deleted photos using a Windows 10 PC? They’re not in the Recycle Bin, and I’m not sure if Windows has any recovery tools for this kind of situation. Any help would be really appreciated.
I’m in utter panic – my WD My Passport drive was accidentally formatted, and it held years of precious memories, especially videos and photos of my grandmother. I haven’t used the drive at all since the format happened.
Is there any way to get back data after something like this? I’m not sure where to start or what’s even possible. Would really appreciate some guidance or recommendations from anyone who’s been through something similar.
Just a shot in the dark..try using Samsung Flow or scrcpy (an open-source screen mirroring tool) if you had USB debugging enabled previously. Big if, I know. But if you can get scrcpy to run, you might be able to control the phone from your PC even with the ghost touch going on.
Did you ever turn on Developer Options?
No Smart Switch backup either. And I wasn’t using Secure Folder.
Do you have any sort of Smart Switch backup lying around? Sometimes Notes get bundled in that. Also, were you using Secure Folder by any chance? Notes in Secure Folder have a totally different storage path and might be harder to pull out.
Guys I messed up. About 3 weeks ago I deleted a full iMessage thread on my iPhone 13 because I thought I didn’t need it anymore. Well, turns out I actually do need it now, it had a bunch of attachments (mostly photos and some pdfs) that I didn’t save anywhere else.
I didn’t have iCloud backup on at the time (I know, my bad), and the thread’s gone from the “Recently Deleted” section too. I’ve been searching online and came across some tools, but most of them either ask for money up front or don’t even detect anything.
Is there any way to get back deleted iMessage attachments after 3+ weeks? Like a recovery software that actually works? Or is it game over?