How to Recover a Deleted Video from Your Phone: A Comprehensive Guide

Accidentally deleting a video can be incredibly frustrating, especially if it contains important moments or cherished memories. However, there are several methods you can try to recover your deleted video from your phone. Here, we will guide you through the process for both iOS and Android devices, ensuring you have the best chances of regaining those lost moments.

Why Can't I Just Get It Back?

Initially, it may seem that the iPhone's built-in backups or Google services can help you recover your deleted video. However, these options depend on having backups enabled and may not always work, especially if the video was deleted recently. This is where additional methods come into play.

Restoring a Deleted Video from iOS Devices

Restoring a deleted video on an iOS device can be done through several methods:

Check Recently Deleted Album

Open the Photos app, Go to the Albums tab, Scroll down to Recently Deleted, Find your video and tap Recover.

If the video is still present in the Recently Deleted album, this is the simplest way to recover it.

Restore from iCloud Backup

Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups, Find a backup from before the video was deleted, Reset your phone to restore from the backup: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings, Set up your iPhone and choose to restore from iCloud Backup.

This method involves erasing all data on your device, so it's crucial to save any important data before proceeding.

Restore from iTunes Backup

Connect your iPhone to your computer, Open iTunes or Finder (macOS Catalina and later), Select your device and choose Restore Backup.

This method requires that you have a previous backup of your iPhone that includes the deleted video.

Restoring a Deleted Video from Android Devices

Android users can also take several steps to recover their deleted videos:

Check Google Photos

Open the Google Photos app, Tap on Trash or Bin, Find your video and tap Restore.

If the video is still in the trash, you can restore it directly.

Check Device’s Gallery App

Some Android devices have a Recently Deleted or Trash folder in the Gallery app. Check there for your video.

The recent delete folder is another place to look for accidentally deleted videos.

Restore from Google Drive Backup

Go to Settings > System > Backup, If you see a backup from before the video was deleted, you can attempt a factory reset and restore: Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset).

This method involves a full factory reset, which can be the most drastic but also the most effective method in some cases.

Use Third-Party Recovery Software

If the above methods do not work, consider third-party recovery tools like DiskDigger or EaseUS MobiSaver. Follow the instructions carefully for best results.

These tools can be more powerful, but they may also come with additional costs.

General Tips

Act Quickly

The sooner you attempt to recover a deleted video, the better your chances of success. New data can overwrite the deleted files, making recovery more difficult.

Avoid Using the Device

Minimizing the usage of your phone after deletion can prevent overwriting the deleted data, giving you a better chance of recovery.

If you have any specific details about your phone model or the method you prefer, please let me know for more tailored advice.