Recover Data For Android Phone

[Tamar Navratil]

Youcan back up content, data, and settings from your phone to your Google Account. You can restore your backed up information to the original phone or to some other Android phones. You can't use back up when you set up a personal device with a work profile or for work only, or when you set up a company-owned device.

Your photos and videos are already available in Google Photos. But you can restore the rest of the data you backed up while you set up your new phone for the first time or after a factory reset. At setup, to restore your data, follow the on-screen steps.

To retrieve lost files on Android, you can use a few different methods, starting with simply checking the recycle bin, checking your cloud backups, using recovery apps for PC or Android, and even contacting the developer. However, it's important to remember that there is no guarantee of retrieving lost Android files.

Before you do anything else, the most important thing to know about Android data recovery is that you should stop using your phone as soon as possible. This will give you the best chance of getting your file back if it is lost.

This is why it is so important that you stop using your phone and stop taking new photos or installing new apps. We would highly recommend that you put your phone in airplane mode. This way, you will prevent it from downloading emails, WhatsApp photos, and updates.

To prevent this problem, you should always try using a desktop computer recovery app first. We recommend Recuva as a good place to start. Install this app, and the wizard will then take you through several steps to try and recover your lost files. This method of Android data recovery works a little better for files stored on memory cards instead of files that were stored internally.

The good news is you will only be charged if they assess that the file is recoverable. The only issue is they tend to cost hundreds of dollars if not more, so you need to think long and hard about how badly you need those files. Data recovery services are great for people struggling to extract files from broken phones too.

I am currently facing a tricky situation where my Android phone has a broken screen, and I desperately need to recover the data from Android phone with broken screen. But I am unable to access or navigate my phone's data via the usual methods. And now, I am searching for possible solutions or methods that would allow me to recover data from Android phone using a Windows 11 computer ( I am now using a Windows 11 computer) without relying on the phone's screen.

Oh, that sounds like a bummer, but don't worry, there's definitely a way around this! Having a phone with a broken screen is like trying to make your way out of a maze blindfolded, but thankfully, you can get some tools to help guide you through. Here's a couple of methods to help recover data from Android phone with broken screen.

1. Android Debug Bridge (ADB): This one's a bit techy, but it's a powerful option if you've enabled USB debugging on your Android phone before the screen broke. ADB is a tool that lets your Windows PC communicate with an Android device and execute commands. You can use it to access the device's data and pull the files you need. It requires some setup, including installing ADB on your PC, but there are plenty of guides online to walk you through the process.

2. Third-party Software: There are several third-party applications out there designed for data recovery from Android devices. These programs can often bypass the need to interact with your phone's screen, though success varies depending on the software and the specific situation with your phone. Just be cautious and look for reputable ones with good reviews.

Remember, the best method depends on your phone's current settings (like if USB debugging is enabled) and the condition of your phone. If all else fails, professional data recovery services might be the last resort, but they can get pricey. Good luck, and here's to hoping your data makes a safe journey to your Windows 11 PC!

Remember, this process might not work for all devices, especially if they require specific permissions or if USB debugging was not enabled prior to the screen breaking. If ADB commands fail to access your device, you might need to consider alternative methods to recover data from Android phone with broken screen on Windows 11or consult with a professional.

For Samsung smartphones, you can recover data from Android phone with broken screen using Smart Switch software. Samsung Smart Switch is a versatile application designed to transfer data between mobile devices and backup or restore data on Samsung smartphones. If you've previously backed up your Android phone using Smart Switch, you can recover your data, including contacts, messages, photos, and more, by following a series of steps.

Open the Samsung Smart Switch application on your computer. Once the application recognizes your device, you will see an interface showing your device's details and several options, including "Backup", "Restore", and "Sync". For data recovery, you'll be focusing on the "Restore" option.

Click on the "Restore" button in Smart Switch. If you have multiple backups available, you'll need to choose which backup you wish to restore from. Smart Switch will display the most recent backup by default, but you can select a different backup by clicking on "Select a different backup" if you need to restore from an earlier date. After selecting the appropriate backup, click on the "Restore now" button. You may be prompted to allow permissions on your phone again; accept these to continue.

The restoration process will begin, and a progress bar will indicate how the process is advancing. The time it takes to complete will depend on the amount of data being restored. Avoid disconnecting your phone during this process. Once the restoration is complete, you might need to restart your device to apply all the changes. After restarting, you should find your data, including contacts, messages, and media files, restored to your device.

A person at a phone store reset all the contents of my Motorola Moto G Android phone, and I did not give them permission to do so. I had many important pictures and videos, but the even more important thing were the audio recordings I had created.

Is there ANY WAY to recover this data? I know it was reset, but I'm very stressed and would appreciate a pointer of a way to effectively recover some or all of the data without comprising it in the process. I am not using the phone, and had shut it off entirely. I'm aware that the more you use it, the more it overwrites the data. I NEVER had a backup, dumb, I know.

**Edit: I recovered most of my photos and videos just now through Google+, most of it was synced! But how can I recover my voice recordings ? That's what's most important to me. I used this app. =com.andrwq.recorder&hl=en

For manual image creation, you'd first need to figure where the partitions are that you need. Your data is usually stored in two places: the /data partition, and your SD card(s). Let's find where they are:

Now, once you've got the image files on your computer, you can examine their contents using some forensics software. TestDisk would be a suitable tool, and is available for free, plus runs on most major systems. For details on this, you might wish to check One Way to Use a Linux Computer to Recover Files from an Android Device. The TestDisk Wiki (see previous link) also includes several articles on how to recover deleted files.

Your question seems to contemplate recovering a deleted database. This is not likely possible if the Android device is modern and uses a modern Android version (generally 7+) with encryption (default on 8+).

None of this solves your problem, other than to say you are unlikely to restore WhatsApp messages to your phone. My hope was that this response would help you and others similarly trying to recover data from Android devices understand the dynamics involved.

So this is the problem: i threw my phone on the ground and stepped on it (my temper is not the best). the screen is shattered at the top, so much that the little bits of glass are falling out so NOW i decided to put the case back on. (i know). When i plug the phone into a computer a prompt will pop up however, when i click on the pop up nothing can be found on the phone. On my mac the photos will be "loading" all day. nothing shows up ultimately.

i don't understand fully what is wrong. my phone still vibrates when i get a call or text and the little circle light at the top blinks as well as the menu and back button ,but i cannot see the actual screen.

Dre Marie, first off I do recommend anger management classes. Then I suggest that you disassemble your phone. It does not have a hard drive. All your files are stored on some memory modules. Unless you take it apart and check for internal damage, there is no way to get those files off. Use these guides to work on your phone and inspect the logicboard carefully. Hope this helps, good luck

Wait, are you saying that taking these steps will reset or erase my phone? I mean are files like the ones im trying to save, saved on the motherboard? So long as i dont mess with the motherboard my files will remain in tact???? Sorry i dont understand

That is correct. If your only issue is the front display, changing it will not delete your data. Keep your fingers and metal tools of the circuit board so as to not shorten it out. You do still want to visually confirm that nothing else got broken.

Use a S3 to hdmi to plug into a tv (amazon or ebay) and see if you get anything, if you do, and if you're lucky, the touch screen might work, so you can see on the tv screen and guess approximately where ro touch the screen.

thank you very much. . are you saying that if i get it plugged into the computer, even though i can't see anything on the screen, the screen pop-ups (buttons or whatever) may work without showing up on the screen? i will look for the cord

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