Hey folks, I'm in a bit of a bind here! I just got my Samsung S24 Ultra and ran into a storage issue. I had a bunch of important training videos on it and to make some room, I decided to transfer a few to my PC. After that, I used Google Files to delete stuff, assuming my files were safe since they were in trash and Google Photos. But unfortunately, I ended up deleting everything from those areas, including some really valuable videos and photos! 😭 I've tried a few recovery apps like Dr.Fone, but they haven't helped much, and several require payment. I do have a Google backup from just yesterday, but I'm worried about restoring it without losing any current data. Has anyone faced a situation like this or does anyone have tips on safely recovering my lost videos and photos without resetting the phone? I'd really appreciate any help! 🙏
3 Answers
I totally get how frustrating this can be! I deleted stuff from Google Files and had a similar panic. It sounds like you might just have to go through your Google backup carefully and hope for the best. Just remember, going forward, always double-check what you're deleting from trash, especially when it comes to important files!
First off, make sure to back up your current data! It's a good practice to have multiple copies: one on your device, another on an external drive, and one in the cloud. This way, you won’t stress about losing anything next time. Once that's done, to recover your deleted files, you can use the Google backup. Just be careful to only restore the photos and videos, so you don't mess up your current files.
Unfortunately, recovering files once they’re deleted from Android can be tricky. The best solution here is the Google backup. When you restore, just select the options for photos and videos to avoid overwriting your current data. It would be great if there was an easier way to recover files, but right now, that's probably your best bet.
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