Android Tablet Data Recovery: How to Recover Deleted Files on Android Tablet

"I recently, accidentally, deleted the entire files in my internal storage. And I haven't backed up most of the files and photos there. Any suggestion how to recover files on Android tablet?"

- Excerpted from Reddit

Android tablet with a larger screen is no doubt a great device to store files or watch movies. While using it, many people may unintentionally delete some important files from Android tablet. Losing some irreplaceable files is such a nightmare. Luckily, Android tablet data recovery is possible. Here we bring the best solutions to recover deleted files on Android tablet.

Things You Want to Know Before Android Tablet Recovery
Part 1: How to Recover Files from Android Tablet via Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android
1.1 How to Retrieve Deleted Files from Android Tablet Internal Memory
1.2 How to Recover Deleted Files on Android Tablet SD Card
Part 2: How to Restore Deleted Files on Android Tablet from Backup
2.1 How to Restore Photos from Android Tablet via Google Photos
2.2 How to Retrieve Deleted Files from Android Tablet from Google Drive
2.3 How to Bring Back Photos from the Android Tablet Recycle Bin
Extra Tips: How to Avoid Data Loss on Android Tablet Again

Things You Want to Know Before Android Tablet Recovery

Common Scenarios of Data Loss on Android Tablet:

• Delete some important files by mistake while managing files on the Android tablet.
• Factory reset Android tablet without backup.
• While transferring files from your Android tablet to another device, the process is interrupted suddenly, thus cause data loss.
• Some kids accidentally delete files on your Android tablet when playing.
• Remove the memory card abruptly from the Android tablet.
• Malware attack or virus infection.

Can I Recover Deleted Files on Android Tablet?

The answer is Yes, it is possible to retrieve the deleted files. When you delete some files on your Android tablet, they won't be erased completely at once. The deleted files still stay in your device, but they are marked as useless and replaceable by new files. They are invisible and inaccessible to users. And that's where an Android data recovery tool can help. As long as you use a suitable tool, the Android tablet recovery process is easier than you think.

To increase the recovery rate, please stop using your Android tablet to save new videos, music, or photos to prevent the deleted files from being covered. Once the new coming data takes in the space where the lost files originally occupied, there is no way to retrieve them anymore.

Part 1: How to Recover Files from Android Tablet via Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android

Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android, a full-featured and reliable Android data recovery program, is exactly the tool you need. It is capable of recovering deleted Android files in the internal or external memory card of your Android tablet.

Main features of Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android:

• Recover multiple file types from Android devices, such as photos, videos, music, documents, call logs, messages, contacts, etc.
• Recover files from Android internal memory card, SD card, and SIM card.
• Back up the deleted and existing Android files to PC.
• Export files like SMS, contacts, call logs to PC as readable formats.
• Extremely easy to use; Recover files in three steps only.
• Supports 6000+ Android devices, including Samsung, Huawei, HTC, Sony, Motorola, etc.

1.1 How to Retrieve Deleted Files from Android Tablet Internal Memory

Here's how to recover files from Android tablet using Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android:

Step 1: Download and run Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android on your computer. Connect your Android tablet to the computer via a USB cable and follow the on-screen steps to enable the USB debugging on your Android tablet.

When the software detects your device, you will see an interface like this.

Step 2: Select the type of data you want to recover and click Next to continue. Note that if you can not find the files after scanning, please root your Android phone and try again.

Step 3: After scanning, you will see the recoverable files in the corresponding tabs. The deleted files are red, while the existing ones are black. Browse and select the wanted items, then click Recover to get back the files.

Video Guide on Android Phone/Android Tablet Data Recovery:

1.2 How to Recover Deleted Files on Android Tablet SD Card

If you accidentally deleted files on your Android tablet SD card, you can conduct the Android recovery without root. Remove your SD card from the device and insert it into your computer using an SD card reader.

Step 1: Run Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android on your computer and head to SD Card Recovery. Connect the SD card to computer via an SD reader, click Next to continue.

Step 2: Click your inserted SD card and click Next to start the scanning.

Step 3: When the scanning is complete, select the type of data you want, view and tick the required items, then hit the Recover button to save the files to PC.

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Part 2: How to Restore Deleted Files on Android Tablet from Backup

2.1 How to Restore Photos from Android Tablet via Google Photos

Google Photos is made to back up photos and videos automatically and safely. If you have been syncing your photos or videos using Google Photos, you can go to Google Photos to retrieve the photos on your Android tablet.

Step 1: Open the Google Photos app on your Android tablet.

Step 2: Tap the top left menu and tap on the Trash or Bin option.

Step 3: From here, you can browse the recently deleted photos, choose the ones you want, and tap Restore to get them back. The items deleted from Google Photos are stored in this Trash folder for up to 60 days.

2.2 How to Retrieve Deleted Files from Android Tablet from Google Drive

Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage for users to store documents, audios, photos, etc. If you have been using Google Drive to back up files, chances are you can restore files from Android tablet on Google Drive.

Google Drive also has the trash bin option for you to restore the recently deleted files. But unlike Google Photos, files that move to trash can be saved for up to 30 days only in Google Drive.

Step 1: Open the Google Drive app on your Android tablet.

Step 2: Tap the three-dash icon on the top-left corner and tap Trash.

Step 3: Find the files you need to restore and then hit the three-dots icon, tap Restore.

2.3 How to Bring Back Photos from the Android Tablet Recycle Bin

Many Android devices have a recycle bin in the Photos app, which stores the recently deleted photos and videos. However, unfortunately, there is no recycble bin on Android tablets. Thus, you cannot bring your deleted photos back from a gallery recycle bin on your tablet.

By the way, the recycle bin feature is available on many third-party file manager apps, like Cx File Explorer, ES File Explorer, etc. Let's see how to restore photos from the recycle bin of Cx File Explorer:

Step 1: Install Cx File Explorer on your Android tablet, and allow it to access your tablet and sync your files.

Step 2: Launch it, and you can manage your photos and other files. If you delete your photos by mistake, you can tap the Recycle Bin icon to restore your deleted photos.

Extra Tips: How to Avoid Data Loss on Android Tablet Again

1. Back up important files like photos, videos, contacts regularly. There are many backup options. You can back up your Android device to a computer, hard drive, or the cloud.
2. Do not install apps from an unknown source.
3. Back up Android device before factory reset.
4. Check twice before removing files from Android tablet in bulk.
5. Avoid sudden interruption when connecting your Android tablet to a computer or other devices.
6. Keep your Android tablet locked when it's not in use to prevent others from accessing it.

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