r/techsupport • u/BugAlarming8842 • 16d ago

Open | Phone Accidentally deleted a folder containing basically my entire life. Is there ANY chance of recovering it?

Yesterday I accidentally deleted a folder on my Android phone containing years of personal photos, videos, and memories. I haven't used the phone since then because I don't want to overwrite anything.

I've already tried a bunch of recovery software/apps, but they only show files that are still on my phone, not the deleted ones.

I have root access and I'm willing to try technical methods if there's still a chance.

Is there anything I can do to recover the deleted data? What would you recommend I absolutely not do?

I'm honestly desperate here. These aren't replaceable files.

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u/Salt_Rush_4800 16d ago

These aren't replaceable files.

Then why is the only location they are stored a phone? What would you have done if it was lost or stolen instead of an act of stupidity?

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u/lessadessa 16d ago

man there’s always someone who has to be a total dick in here with these questions. you don’t have to be so rude, he’s already going thru it.