DIY: How To Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos

Have you accidentally deleted a Snapchat video? Do you wish to retrieve an unsaved Snap? You're not alone; many Snapchatters often encounter these problems.

The question is, can you recover deleted Snapchat videos? You bet.

This guide will show you how to recover deleted videos on Snapchat, whether you're an Android, iPhone, Windows, or Mac user. You can also use the methods to retrieve photos and other snaps.

Before exploring the nine proven methods, let's see how you might lose your Snapchat videos.

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How Do Snapchat Videos Get Deleted?

Snapchat videos meet their untimely end due to several reasons:

• Accidental deletion - Human error is often the primary culprit of losing Snapchat videos;
• Automatic removal - Snapchat deletes unopened one-on-one photos and videos from its servers after a month of no interaction. As for unopened Snaps in group chats, Snapchat erases them after seven days;
• Expiry - Snaps self-destruct after 24 hours. You lose them if you don't save them beforehand;
• Factory reset - Returning your phone to factory settings wipes all data, including your saved Snaps;
• Malware - Malicious software can corrupt or delete data on your device, including photos and videos.

Regardless of the cause, you can retrieve lost data with the tried-and-tested methods below. Let's see how to recover deleted photos and videos on Snapchat on Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac devices.

How To Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos on Android

Whether you didn't save a Snap before it expired, accidentally deleted it, or encountered a technical issue, here's how to recover deleted Snapchat videos on Android.

Way 1. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos From Your Mobile Cache

Your mobile cache offers the most straightforward way to retrieve Snapchat videos. Android devices store temporary files, making data retrieval a breeze.

Here's how to find deleted Snapchat videos in your Android cache:

1. Go to Files > Internal storage > Android > data.
2. Find your deleted Snapchat videos in the com.snapchat.android folder.

Way 2. Recover Snapchat Videos on Android Using My Data

Another way to recover videos from Snapchat is to request your data from the Snapchat team. You can get your entire archive, including unsaved videos and deleted Snaps or messages.

Here's how to get back deleted videos on Snapchat (or other data you've deleted or didn't save):

1. Open Snapchat and tap your Bitmoji (your personalized avatar).

   

2. Tap Settings (the cog wheel icon).

   

3. Select My Data.

   

4. Provide your username, email, or phone number and your Snapchat password.

   

5. You'll see a long list of in-app and downloadable data. Toggle the switch to include your memories (optional), specify a date range for all data (optional), and provide an email address for the export. Tap Submit Request.

   

6. It may take hours before Snapchat notifies you that your data is ready. Once you receive the email, click the provided Image name.

   

7. Tap the ZIP file to download your archived Snapchat data.

   

8. Find the data in Downloads. Your deleted Snapchat videos will be in the memories or chat_media folder. Long-press either (or both), hit Extract, and select the desired location on your phone.

Way 3. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos Using an Android Data Recovery App

An Android video recovery app like Wondershare Dr.Fone can help you retrieve lost or deleted Android data, including videos, photos, documents, and audio files.

It may not offer Snapchat video recovery per se, but you can recover deleted Snapchat videos on Android if you've previously saved them to your device.

Here's how to recover Snapchat videos with Wondershare Dr.Fone Android data recovery app:

1. Download, install, and launch the app and choose Videos as the file type.
2. Let the app scan for lost data.
3. Preview the recoverable videos, select what to retrieve, tap Recover, and pick a destination.

How To Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos on iPhone

If you swear by Apple products, including the famous iPhone, here's how to recover deleted videos from Snapchat on iPhone devices.

Way 1. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos Using the Recently Deleted Option

The Recently Deleted folder in your Photos app is ideal for retrieving accidentally deleted photos and videos. It lets you get back deleted Snapchat videos on your iPhone if you've enabled the app to save them to your device.

Here's how to retrieve Snapchat videos from your iPhone's Recently Deleted folder:

1. Launch the Photos app, tap Albums, and select Recently Deleted.

   

2. Long-press your erased Snapchat video and tap Recover.

Way 2. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos Using My Data

Like their Android brethren, iPhone users can request their archived data from the Snapchat team. The process is nearly identical. The only notable difference is that Snapchat provides Snaps from Memories in the downloadable file without asking you if you want them.

Here's how to recover deleted videos on Snapchat by submitting a My Data request:

1. Open Snapchat and go to your Bitmoji > Settings > My Data.

   

2. Once you provide your login credentials, select My Data, enter the preferred email address for the export, and tap Submit Request.

   

3. Snapchat will notify you via email when your data is ready. Click the provided Image name, tap the ZIP file, and hit Download. You can then extract and save the videos to your iPhone.

Way 3. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos Using Snapchat Memories

If you wonder how to see deleted videos on Snapchat, the key lies in Snapchat Memories. This helpful feature keeps all your Snaps, making it valuable when you erase them from your iPhone. However, you'll lose them if you delete them from Memories.

Here's how to recover deleted Snapchat stories on iPhone (or other Snaps in Memories):

1. Open Snapchat and go to your Bitmoji > Settings > Memories.

   

2. Long-press the desired Snap to select it and tap Export > Download to save it to your iPhone.

Way 4. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos Using an iTunes Backup

iTunes is fantastic for recovering lost or deleted files from your iPhone. However, that only works if you've previously backed up your phone. Otherwise, you can restore Snapchat videos and other data with another method.

Since backing up your iPhone with iTunes means safeguarding all your data, you can recover old Snapchat videos, regardless of when you saved them to your device.

Here's how to restore Snapchat videos from an iTunes backup:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes.
2. Click the Phone icon and select Summary in the left sidebar.
3. Click Restore Backup and follow the on-screen instructions.

Way 5. Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos Using Wondershare Dr.Fone Data Recovery for iPhone

Wondershare Dr.Fone for iPhone devices is among the most reliable iPhone video recovery software. It can retrieve nearly all file types from your iPhone and iTunes or iCloud backups. It supports all iOS and iPadOS devices and is excellent for fast Snapchat deleted video recovery.

Here's how to recover a deleted Snapchat video with Wondershare Dr.Fone iPhone data recovery software:

1. Download and install Wondershare Dr.Fone on your computer and go to Toolbox > Data Recovery.

   

2. Click iOS.

   

3. Click Recover data from iOS device.

   

4. Connect your iPhone to your computer.
5. Select the App Videos file type and click Start Scan.

   

6. It may take a while (depending on your storage size), but let the software finish scanning without navigating to other options.

   

7. Once your iPhone scan is complete, select the "Only show the deleted" filter near the top. Click Restore to Device to save them on your iPhone or Restore to Computer to download them to your Mac or PC. The former requires turning off the Find My service.

   

8. Choose your iPhone as the file destination or specify a file path to save data to your computer. Hit Continue.

How To Recover Deleted Snapchat Videos on Windows and Mac

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Here's how to retrieve deleted Snapchat videos from your PC or Mac (the Windows and macOS interface is identical):

1. Once you download and install the software, go to Hard Drives and Locations and select the storage with your lost Snapchat videos.

   

2. While the software scans for lost items, uncheck All types under File Type filters and tick the Video checkbox to accelerate the process.

   

3. Preview your restored Snapchat videos and click Recover.

   

4. Choose a destination folder on your computer and hit Recover on a Windows PC or Save on a Mac.

How To Ensure Your Snapchat Videos Don't Get Deleted

Now that you know how to recover deleted Snap videos, it's time to see how to avoid losing them.

Regular data backups are your best bet. For instance, you can use Google Drive, Google One, or Google Photos on Android. iCloud and iTunes are perfect options for your iPhone. Additionally, you can copy data to your computer or an external drive.

However, you must save your Snaps on your phone for those backups to make sense. Fortunately, Snapchat offers several features for preserving all photos, videos, and stories. Here's how to enable them:

1. Launch Snapchat and go to your Bitmoji > Settings > Memories.
2. Toggle on the Smart Backup switch.
3. Select Memories & Camera Roll under the Save Button.
4. Enable the Auto-Save to Memories option under Auto-Save My Story Snaps.

Conclusion

Knowing how to recover deleted videos on Snapchat will save you the headache of losing precious Snaps.

Besides leveraging your mobile cache on Android or the Recently Deleted folder on your iPhone, you can request your data archive from the Snapchat team. Let's not forget Snapchat Memories and iTunes, although the latter requires a previous backup.

However, your best bet is Wondershare, whether you're an Android, iPhone, Windows, or Mac user. Whether you use its Dr.Fone or Recoverit software, you'll recover deleted Snapchat videos without a hitch.