Restore deleted files on the phone
Restoring deleted files on the phone can be a difficult task, but there are several methods that you can try.
1. Check the Recycle Bin or Deleted Items folder. Some file management applications have the function of moving deleted items to a separate folder or trash before final deletion. If your application provides such a function, check this section and you may find your files there.
2. Use data recovery software on computers with connected Android phones (ADB). This requires a certain level of knowledge about working with the command line and access to a computer.
– First download ADB Tools on your computer.
– Then connect your phone to the computer via a USB cable.
– Open a command prompt and go to the ADB Tools directory.
– Enter the following command: adb devices
You should see a list of all connected Android devices; If so, your phone has successfully connected to the ADB tool.
– Now complete the following two last lines:
adb shell
su
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/
– Enter the following command: ls (this will show a list of all contact databases)
If you see a file named contacts2.db, it means that your phone supports restoring deleted contacts.
– To copy this file to a computer for further analysis or recovery:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db C:\Users\YourUsername\Desktop\
Replace “C:\Users\YourUsername\Desktop\” with your desired location to save the file.
3. Use specialized applications from the Google Play Store. There are several programs for Android that promise to help you find and possibly recover deleted files on your device. Some of these applications have a free version with significant limitations of functionality; however, there are also paid tools with advanced features.
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