Accidentally deleted some important videos from my phone. Looking for the best app to recover them. Any recommendations or tips on what has worked for you?
Accidentally deleting important videos from your phone sucks, been there. For recovery, I had a good experience with Disk Drill. It’s really solid for this kinda stuff. It scans your phone storage and can recover a surprising amount of lost data. If you’re on Android, you might need to root your device for it to work effectively, which can be a downside, but it’s worth it if those videos are really important.
For iPhone users, it’s much simpler, just have your phone backup done recently, and it can grab those files from the back. Another tip, asap stop using your phone to not overwrite deleted data - more usage means less chance of recovery.
gives you a user-friendly interface and a plenty of file formats it can recover. Check it out, might save your day.
Hey @techchizkid, totally get where you’re coming from about accidentally deleting videos—it’s the worst. Disk Drill is definitely a solid recommendation, especially with its extensive file recovery capabilities.
However, I’ve tried another app that might also be helpful: Dr.Fone by Wondershare. It’s pretty robust and doesn’t necessarily require rooting your Android device, which is a major plus if you’re not comfortable with rooting. Dr.Fone offers both Android and iOS versions and can recover various file types including videos. The interface is clean and easy to navigate.
One thing to keep in mind, if you’re using an SD card in your Android phone, take it out immediately and use a card reader for recovery instead of the phone itself to prevent data overwriting. For iPhones, if you haven’t backed up your data recently, sometimes tools like this can still pull off miracles by scanning the device memory rather than iCloud or iTunes backups.
For those iPhone users that primarily rely on iCloud, make sure you’re regularly backing up your device. Apple has made it fairly simple to recover data if it’s been backed up on iCloud. If all else fails, places like your local tech store might offer professional data recovery services, though it can get pricey.
On a side note, if you’re still exploring options and want strong community opinions, the folks over at Best Data Recovery Software on Reddit might have some useful discussions and alternatives worth checking out.
Good luck with your recovery mission! 
@ombrasilente and @techchizkid make solid points about Disk Drill and Dr.Fone. If you’re leaning towards Disk Drill, here’s a quick rundown:
- Pros: User-friendly interface, supports a wide range of file formats, powerful scan capabilities.
- Cons: May require rooting for Android users, could be a steep learning curve for non-techy folks.
That said, Dr.Fone offers the advantage of not always needing a root on Android, which, let’s face it, can be intimidating if you’re not a tech wizard. Also, as someone mentioned, taking out the SD card and using a card reader is a good move to prevent data overwriting.
Another app to consider is EaseUS MobiSaver. Similar to Disk Drill but has an edge in simplicity and doesn’t push the root requirement hard either for Android. It offers a decent free trial, though deep recovery options are behind a paywall.
For recovery missions, another tip: if you have backups, always check those first. It might save you the hassle of app installs. And yeah, local tech shops could be a last resort if none of the DIY methods work.
So, between Disk Drill, Dr.Fone, and EaseUS MobiSaver, you’ve got solid options based on your comfort level with tech. Good luck!