How to Find Deleted Pictures on Samsung Phone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding the Issue
- Deleting pictures from a Samsung phone can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’re in the middle of a photo editing session.
- Accidentally deleting a photo or folder can be embarrassing, and finding it later can be time-consuming.
- The good news is that Samsung phones have a built-in feature that can help you recover deleted pictures, making it easier to locate them.
Step 1: Back Up Your Phone
Before you can recover your deleted pictures, it’s essential to back up your phone data. Note: This feature is available on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and later versions.
- Go to Settings > Backup & reset > Cloud & Synchronization
- Select your Samsung Cloud account and choose Download data
- Select the data you want to back up and Download
- Once the backup is complete, install the Samsung Backup & Reset app (available for Android 6.0 and later)
- Set up the app and follow the instructions to transfer your data to the app
Step 2: Use the Samsung App to Find Deleted Pictures
- Open the Samsung App (available for Android 6.0 and later)
- Tap on the Apps tab
- Scroll down and select Stored files or Deleted files** (depending on your device model)
- Find the location of the deleted picture (e.g., Pictures, Photos, or Photos by albums) and tap on it
- Tap on Edit > Recover** to restore the deleted picture
Alternative Method: Use the Samsung Backup & Reset App
- Open the Samsung Backup & Reset app
- Tap on the Recycle Bin icon (located on the right side of the screen) to view all backed-up data
- Select the data you want to recover and Tap on Restore**
- Choose the recovery method (e.g., Restore from backup or Restore from cloud)
- Select the location where you want to restore the picture (e.g., Pictures or Photos) and Tap on Restore**
Method 2: Use the Samsung File Explorer
- Open the Samsung File Explorer app (available for Android 6.0 and later)
- Select the View tab and choose Documents or Videos (depending on your device model)
- Find the location of the deleted picture (e.g., Documents or Photos) and Tap on it
- Tap on Edit > Delete** to permanently delete the picture
Method 3: Use the Samsung Cleanup
- Open the Samsung Cleanup app (available for Android 6.0 and later)
- Tap on the Select apps tab and choose Music, Photos, or Videos (depending on your device model)
- Find the location of the deleted picture (e.g., Music or Photos) and Tap on it
- Tap on Delete** to permanently delete the picture
Method 4: Use the Cloud Storage
- Open the Samsung Cloud app (available for Android 6.0 and later)
- Tap on the Photos tab
- Find the location of the deleted picture (e.g., Photos or Photos by albums) and Tap on it
- Tap on Edit > Recover** to restore the deleted picture
Tips and Tricks
- Take a photo of the deleted picture to create a backup copy in case you need it later
- Use the Samsung Backup & Reset app to regularly back up your phone data to prevent future data loss
- Be careful when editing or deleting files to avoid overwriting or deleting important data
- Regularly scan your phone’s internal storage to detect and remove deleted files and data
By following these steps and tips, you should be able to find and recover your deleted pictures on your Samsung phone. Remember to regularly back up your data to prevent future loss and to use the Samsung App, Samsung Backup & Reset App, Samsung File Explorer, Samsung Cleanup, or Cloud Storage to help you recover your deleted pictures.