"I accidentally deleted photos from my Android Gallery. How can I recover them?”
Losing precious photos from your Android Gallery can be frustrating, but recovering deleted photos from Android Gallery is possible—even without a backup. Whether your photos were deleted accidentally, lost due to a phone crash, or corrupted, this guide covers six proven methods to restore them.
| Scenario | Solutions |
| Recover Photos from Android Gallery Without Backup | 1. Using the Dr.Fone App
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| 2. Check Device Folders | |
| Restore Photos from Android Gallery With Backup | 1. Using Google Photos |
| 2. Using Google Drive | |
| 3. Using OneDrive Backup | |
| 4. Using Android's Built-in Backup |
Recover Deleted Photos from Android Gallery Without Backup
If you don’t have a data backup, you can try to restore deleted Gallery photos on your device using a reliable Android photo recovery tool like Wondershare Dr.Fone. It's a trusted data recovery tool to restore lost and deleted audio, video, photos, contacts, messages, and more from Android and iOS devices.
The tool is compatible with over 6000 Android devices and can effectively retrieve all mobile data types, including your call history, documents, Google Drive docs, WhatsApp messages, etc.
Download and install Dr.Fone on your Windows or Mac computer, then follow these steps to recover deleted photos from the Gallery app on your Android device.
- Launch the app on your computer and navigate to Toolbox > Data Recovery > Android.
- Connect your Android to the computer with a USB cable and let your PC detect the device.
- Select Photos and click Start Scan.
- Allow Dr.Fone to scan your Android device for recoverable photos.
- Once the scanning is complete, preview the recoverable photos and click Recover to get the deleted images back from the Android Gallery app.
Video Tutorial on How to Recover Deleted Photos from Android Gallery
Restore Deleted Photos from Google Photos
If you had auto-backup enabled, Google Photos keeps deleted photos in the Trash for 30 days. You can try recovering gallery data from the Google Photos.
Here's how to restore them:
- Open Google Photos on your Android.
- Navigate to Library > Trash.
- Select the deleted photos you wish to retrieve and tap Restore to get them back.
Retrieve Deleted Photos from Google Drive
Google Drive’s Trash stores deleted files for 30 days (60 days for Google Workspace users).
- Open Google Drive->Tap ☰ (Menu)->Trash.
- Select the deleted photos and click Restore.
Recover Photos Using OneDrive Backup
If you used OneDrive auto-sync, deleted photos may still be in the Recycle Bin.
Here's how:
- Open OneDrive > Sign in.
- Go to Recycle Bin > Select photos > Click Restore.
Use Android’s Built-in Backup
Some Android brands have built-in backup services. Here we will take LG and Samsung for reference:
For Samsung:
- Go to Settings > Cloud & Accounts > Backup & Restore.
- Select Gallery photos and tap Restore.
For LG:
- Open Settings > Backup & Restore > LG Backup Service.
- Choose Gallery photos and restore them.
Check Device Folders
Some Android phones keep deleted photos in:
- DCIM/.thumbnails (hidden folder)
- Recently Deleted (Samsung Gallery)
Conclusion
To conclude, you've learned how to use several photo recovery methods to restore accidentally and permanently deleted photos from the Gallery app on your Android device. If you've forgotten to back up your photos, your files are still recoverable with the right tools in your hands.
For the highest recovery success rate, use Wondershare Dr.Fone. Especially if you don’t have a backup.
FAQ
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How can I restore gallery photos without backup?
The best way to restore Gallery photos without a backup is to use a professional data recovery tool like Wondershare. -
What is the best data recovery oftware for Android?
The best data recovery software tools for Android are Wondershare Recoverit and Wondershare Dr.Fone. Depending on your specific data recovery needs, you can also use Google Photos, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Android Backup Service to get your deleted photos back on your phone. -
Can I restore deleted Gallery photos on Android?
Yes, you can. You can use Google Photos, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Android Backup Service to recover deleted Gallery photos on your Android device. -
Where are my deleted photos from the Gallery?
All deleted photos go to the Trash folder on your Android device. Backed-up images stay in the folder for 60 days, while those you delete without backing up stay in Trash for 30 days. -
How to recover permanently deleted photos from the Samsung gallery?
You can restore permanently deleted photos using Android Backup Service on a Samsung device: 1. Go to Settings and tap Cloud & Accounts; 2. Select Backup and Restore; 3. Select the deleted photos and tap Restore to get them back. -
How to recover permanently deleted photos from Gallery after reboot?
The easiest way to restore permanently deleted photos from Gallery after resetting your phone is to use a professional Android data recovery software tool like Wondershare Dr.Fone.
Here's how: 1. Launch Dr.Fone on your computer; 2. Navigate to Toolbox > Data Recovery > Android; 3. Connect your phone and select Photos you want to recover; 4. Allow Dr.Fone to scan your phone for retrievable photos; 5. Select the photos and tap Recover.
