If you accidentally deleted photos, videos, or documents on Android, you can recover them using: the Recycle Bin, Google Photos Trash, Google Drive Backup, or recovery apps. In most cases, deleted files can be restored within 30 days using the Trash feature.
When you delete a file on Android, it is not permanently removed immediately. Instead, it goes to Trash or Recycle Bin (depending on the app). This gives you a chance to recover it before it is permanently deleted.
However, if the file is removed from Trash or the phone storage is overwritten, recovery becomes difficult. That’s why you should act fast.
Google Photos keeps deleted photos and videos in Trash for 60 days.
The restored files will return to the original folder and show in your gallery.
Many phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus) have a built-in Recycle Bin inside the File Manager.
This method works for documents, videos, and downloaded files.
If you enabled Google Drive backup, your photos and documents may be saved automatically.
If you use Google Drive Backup, always check the backup folder first.
If the file is not in Trash or backup, you can use recovery apps. These apps scan the storage for deleted files and recover them.
Recovery apps work best when used immediately after deletion.
If you can’t recover on your phone, connect it to PC and use recovery software.
This method is more powerful but requires a PC.
Most apps keep deleted files in Trash for 30–60 days. After that, they are permanently deleted.
It becomes difficult because the storage space is freed. Recovery apps may still help if the data is not overwritten.
Yes, but always use trusted apps from Google Play Store and avoid granting unnecessary permissions.