Issue Description
Photos, videos, or documents were deleted accidentally and no backup exists.
Common Causes
- Manual deletion
- App cleanup tools
- Storage corruption
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Check Trash or Recently Deleted
- Gallery / Photos → Trash / Recently Deleted
- Restore within 30 days (if available)
Step 2: Check File Manager
- Open My Files / Files by Google
- Look under Downloads or Internal Storage
Step 3: Stop Using the Phone
- Prevent overwriting deleted data
Step 4: Use Recovery Tools (Limited Success)
- PC-based recovery tools may help
- Results vary due to encryption
Explore Further
- Enable cloud backups
Prevention & Best Practices
Turn on Google Photos backup.