How to Recover Deleted Photos from Android Phone?

Updated on December 28, 2022

Deleted photos from android phone? Worried about your pictures deleted from phone? Do not worry! With SFWare Photo Recovery software, you can recover deleted photos from phone without any hassle.

Mobile phones are turning out be a substitute for digital camera, this is because phones are now capable of storing photos in them with the help of SD cards. There are chances that these photos in the phone can be deleted. There are many reasons why photos can be lost in the phone, such as accidental deletion, software updates or SD card corruptions.
Is there a way to recover photos from phone memory card? Yes, deleted photos can be recovered from phone memory card, it can be done using a photo recovery software that can quickly recover deleted photos from SD card mounted on phone. Here is a complete guide to understand the reasons for photo loss and how to recover deleted photos from phone.

Scenarios that lead to data loss in phone

• Deleting the files accidently: A mobile phone has limited space compared to computers, hence data in the phone SD card should be cleared timely to allow some extra space. While doing so, important photos can be accidentally deleted, without the users knowledge.
• Factory reset: When the mobile phone hangs or slows down, factory reset is one of the option that is performed to resolve the issue. However when the data is not backed up before factory reset, there are chance that data can be erased from the phone or even sometimes th SD card.
• Operating System upgrade: Every cell phone is provided with an Operating System update periodically, to enhance the phone's features. The update also fixes any bugs in the software. But sometimes these updates when installed or saved on SD card they can erase photos in the mobile phone. However, the photos can be recovered using a photo recovery software.
• Virus attack: Like computers, mobile phones can also be infected with virus. These virus can also affect the photos stored on the SD card in phone. However, using an antivirus will protect the photos on the phone SD cards.
• Jailbreak or Rooting the phone: Every mobile phone operating system has restrictions on the applications used on the phone. Jailbreak or Rooting is done to remove these restrictions in the phone, so that the user can access more hidden features in the phone. But performing Jailbreak or Rooting comes at a cost, there are chances that the SD card in the phone can get corrupted. Therefore any photos saved on the SD card could be deleted.

Photos in the phone SD card can be lost due to various reasons such a virus attack, accidental deletion or even while upgrading the software. No matter what the cause is, SFWare Photo Recovery uses deep scan methods to recover data from the phone memory card. Download SFWare Photo Recovery now to safely retrieve all photos from your phone's SD card.

How Do I Recover Deleted Photos on My Phone?

Download and install the SFWare SD card Recovery software.

• Connect the mobile phone to the computer.
• Double click to launch the application.
• Once the application is opened, Click on Recover Photos. then, there are two options available Deleted Photo Recover and Lost Photo Recovery, select the suitable option. And select the SD card drive to recover files.

• Once the recovery process is done, the recovered files will be displayed in Data view and File type view, select the appropriate tab to view the files.

• Next, double-click on the recovered photo to preview the recovered Photos.
• After previewing the photos click on Save and provide a location to save the recovered data.

Preventive steps to avoid loss of photos from phone

• Always use the phone memory card as default backup location to avoid deletion of photos.
• Back up photos periodically by saving it in the computer.
• Do not unplug the mobile phone from the computer during a file transfer process
• Use an antivirus for mobile phones to prevent any virus attack.
• Make sure the phone is fully charged while using the phone camera.
• Always use one SD card on one device.

Conclusion

Mobile phones are gaining more popularity with the camera features. Adding SD card to the phone, helps the user to store more photos on the phone. Photo loss can happen at any time for the reasons mentioned above. To avoid any further loss, follow the preventive steps given in the article. However, in order to recover deleted photos from phone, download the SFWare SD Card Recovery Software.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover permanently deleted photos from my phone?

If you have lost photos from phone’s SD card, with the help of SD card recovery software, you can recover deleted photos from SD card. However, if you have permanently deleted photos from phone, you'll always need a backup service like Google Photos, Google Drive, one drive, or any other local backup to recover deleted photos permanently from Android phones.

Where do deleted photos go in phone?

When you deleted photos in Android phone, you can find deleted photos in the folder called Recently Deleted folder. To find Recently Deleted folder on your phone, go to your Photos app (gallery or photos) and scroll down to the bottom of the screen tap on "Recently Deleted."

Are deleted pictures gone forever?

No, when you delete any photos or videos from phone/iPhone, it will no be permanently deleted. Instead, you can find deleted photos in Recently Deleted folder. However, you can restore photos from Recently deleted for 30 days. After 30 days, photos will be permanently deleted from phone automatically.