To limit this problem on mobile phones, backup services are used, so that when any file is deleted, whether a photo, video, contact, etc., it can be recovered from the backup copy. But what about users who have not activated the backup? Here, recovery or file recovery applications are used, so if you are one of these users, you are in the right place, as in this new article, we present a package of the best and most powerful file recovery applications on Android, as follows.
1. DiskDigger
The first application in this group, and usually the most attention is given to recovering deleted photos and videos, here comes the role of this application, which we can only say that it is the best and fastest in its field, as it has the ability to recover all types of images “JPG, PNG, and GIF”, as well as videos, with two scanning mechanisms, the first being basic and the second full scan, the first for Android devices that do not have root privileges, which means limited recovery, the second requires root privileges and works on scanning the system memory completely and requires more time than the first mechanism.
Among the features of the application, it is completely free, along with its support for examining internal storage and external SD card, as well as configuring the application to display scanning results as a list or grid, or searching for files of a certain size or conducting a scan from a specific date to another, and most importantly, DiskDigger provides two methods for recovering deleted files, the first by saving directly to the phone or SD card, and the second by using cloud storage services such as Google Drive and recovering files directly there.
2. Undeleter
As seen in the previous application, it targets photos and videos, which are frankly the most beloved files of any user. However, there are other essential data, such as messaging records, calls, or even WhatsApp chats. If you intentionally or unintentionally delete files other than photos and videos and want to recover them, use the Undeleter application directly. To make the most of its capabilities, your Android device must have root privileges. Otherwise, you will only be able to recover photos.
However, with the application, you can sort files by size and type, specify the size of files to be recovered, select the recovery location, either from the external SD card or internal storage, have the secure deletion of files and prevent them from being recovered again. If you decide to recover, you can simply save the recovery files to the cloud services or to your device.
The next application is similar to the previous application in the theme of recovering all files, making it the best bet for recovering deleted photos, videos, contacts, and conversations from the external SD card or internal storage. What distinguishes the application from others is the performance of scanning for lost data, which is a point in favor of the application. However, like most applications in this group, to obtain the highest benefit and a full and comprehensive scan, you must have root privileges.
When talking about its features, it lists the files found and previews them before and after the scan. It also has the ability to pause the scanning process and recover files halfway. When it comes to the scanning process, it is as fast as lightning, leaving the rest for you to discover yourself.
4. Dumpster
Contrary to other applications that search storage sections to find deleted files, Dumpster works in the background and creates a copy of the files you delete. In other words, it serves as a complete recycle bin just like the desktop systems but on Android. The application supports all types of documents, photos, videos, APK files, and more. It is easy to use, with different color themes, filtering options to display specific file types, and a sorting feature.
By default, Dumpster saves every file you delete, so if you delete 1000 files, the application will create 1000 copies of these files, consuming storage memory. However, to ensure that the application does not fill up the storage memory with useless copies of files, you can configure it to automatically delete backup files after a week, a month, or 3 months.
5. View deleted messages & photo recovery
Away from the long name of the application, this application is one of the best apps for recovering deleted messages and photos on Android, with strong algorithms to recover these files by scanning the storage memory optically. It doesn’t matter if the deleted photos are stored on an SD card or internal memory, and most importantly, the application does not require root privileges to work and operates efficiently with a simple user interface. It has a special feature not found in previous applications, which is the app lock feature to protect privacy and data.
6. DigDeep
Another application dedicated to recovering deleted photos only, supporting internal memory and external SD card scanning to find these photos. Interestingly, the app does not require any configuration, as the search and recovery process starts immediately after the user clicks on the start icon on the main screen. After the scan is completed, you will see a list of recoverable photos displayed in a grid format. It supports recovery in batches, JPG and PNG formats, does not require root privileges, and one downside is that it does not support sorting images or filtering search results.
This application is similar to the previous application number 4, as it acts as a recycle bin and supports optical scanning of files that have been permanently deleted. It also offers blind recovery and the option to set a PIN or fingerprint lock to protect access to these videos. The app also includes automatic cleaning of useless files in the recycle bin, and you can configure it to delete backup files automatically after a week, a month, or a season. If you recover your files, you can put them in the application and not recover them to the original application. It comes with embedded tools to view any type of files, and by the way, the application is available for free download for trial, then you need to subscribe, and it does not require root permissions to work.
As mentioned earlier, both photos and videos are the most beloved by any user, and losing them can cause problems, as these files are memories and express nostalgia. However, this application is a lightweight tool that helps you only recover deleted PNG and JPG files. Once you download and open it, you will notice three filters and one button. As for the filters, they are “search by time range, search by file size range, include PNG files in search results.” As for the button, it is the recovery start button.
Once you configure the filtering, click the start button, and the Unseen Gallery application will scan your phone to find image files. It will also display the progress of the scan and once finished, it will display the images in a grid, grouping the images under the app name they were saved by, for example, if the image was saved on the phone by Viber, the image will appear under the name “Viber,” and so on. The application is free and ad-free.
9. DV Recovery
If the previous application supports recovering deleted photos,
