Dec 23, 2022 • Filed to: SD Card Solutions • Proven solutions
When you want a complete backup of all the data on your Android device, the most effective solution comes in the form of backup apps like Titanium Backup. These apps are very popular for their ability to back up all the data on your device including the settings. But to use these tools to back up all the data on your device, your Android device must be rooted.
But there are certain negative side effects of rooting your Android device which has led many Android users to wonder if there is a way to recover deleted Android data without having to root the device. In this article, we address this question fully providing you with alternative ways to recover deleted files on your device.
Part 1: Is It Possible to Recover Deleted Files from Android without Root
In order to answer this question, it is important to note that the Android device stored data either in the internal memory or the SD card. To recover deleted data from the device's internal memory, you will have to root the device. But if the data you want to recover is in the device's SD card, rooting the device is not necessary.
Part 2: Android Data Recovery without Root via Google Account
If you have a backup of the data you want to recover in your Google account, you may be able to recover the data without rooting the device by restoring the Google account backup.
Step 1: Open the device's settings app and then tap System > Advanced > Reset Options
Step 2: Tap on "Erase All Data (Factory Reset)" > Reset Phone and enter the device's PIN or pattern
Step 3: Tap "Erase Everything"
Step 4: When the device is done erasing all the data, choose the restart option, and follow the instructions to set up the device. Login to your Google account and you will see a list of your previous devices.
Step 5: Select the device (this device" and then click on "Restore" after looking at the amount of data you will restore.
Tips to Protect Android Data
There are several ways to ensure that the data on your device remains safe from loss. They include the following;
1. Lock the Device
One of the easiest ways to protect your device is to lock the screen. Android gives you a lot of options when it comes to locking the screen incusing pattern, PIN, or password. Not only will this keep unauthorized persons from accessing your data, but it is also a great way to prevent data loss particularly if the device is lost.
2. Install Approved Apps only
All apps installed on your device should only be from the Google Play Store. Apps from the Play Store are tested for some of the harmful malware that can cause data loss. Unapproved apps on the other hand are a security threat to your device, not just in terms of data security but also in terms of data loss.
3. Backup your Data
This is an obvious one, but if you want to make sure that you'll not lose the data on your device is to back up the data. You have several options to back up on your device including automatic Google backups and backup apps. Android also allows you to flexibly backup the device to other cloud solutions like Dropbox, Box, and SkyDrive.
4. Check App Permissions
When installing apps, check the permissions the app is requesting. If some of the permissions look suspicious, consider not installing the app. For example, if an app is requesting access to your email contacts or your current location, don't install the app.
5. Install an Anti-virus app
It is possible to have malicious software on your device without your knowledge. The best anti-virus apps will easily and quickly detect these malicious apps and data, allowing you to remove them from the device.
As you can see it is possible to recover Android data without having to root the device. This is good news for Android device users who don't want to root the device for one reason or another. If you have a question on this process or any other Android data recovery issue, share it with us and we'll do our best to find a solution for you.
David Darlington
staff Editor