Accidentally deleting important files from your Infinix phone can be frustrating, especially when you lose valuable photos, videos, or documents. Fortunately, there are several effective methods you can use to get them back. Whether you've enabled cloud backup or not, this guide will walk you through 5 proven ways to recover deleted files from Infinix, ranging from built-in features to professional recovery tools.
Most Infinix devices running XOS offer a Trash/Recently Deleted folder inside apps like Gallery or File Manager. Deleted photos, videos, or documents are temporarily stored here before being permanently erased.
Following the steps to recover Infinix deleted files:
Step 1. Open the Gallery or File Manager app on your Infinix phone.
Step 2. Navigate to "Trash" or "Recently Deleted".
Step 3. Browse the deleted files and select the ones you want to restore.
Step 4. Tap "Restore" to recover them to their original location.
Note: Files remain in the trash for around 30 days. After that, they will be permanently deleted.
Infinix offers XOS Cloud, a built-in backup solution that allows you to sync and restore important data such as contacts, messages, photos, and documents. This method works only if you enabled XOS Cloud backup before the data loss.
Below is the guide on how to recover deleted files from Infinix with XOS Cloud:
Step 1. Go to Settings on your Infinix phone.
Step 2. Find and tap on XOS Cloud.
Step 3. Log in with your Infinix account credentials.
Step 4. Choose the data type you want to restore (contacts, photos, files, etc.).
Step 5. Tap "Restore" to recover your files.
If you enabled Google Drive backup on your Infinix phone, you can easily restore files from a previous backup. Google Drive automatically syncs photos, documents, and app data, so even if you delete them from your device, they might still be available in the cloud.
Here is how to recover deleted files from Infinix:
Step 1. Open the Google Drive app on your Infinix phone.
Step 2. Log in with the same Google account you used for backup.
Step 3. Browse "My Drive" or open the "Backups" section.
Step 4. Find the backup that contains your deleted files.
Step 5. Select the files you need and tap "Download" or "Restore" to recover them to your phone.
If your Infinix phone uses an external SD card for storage, you may be able to recover deleted files from it using a computer. This method only works for files saved on the SD card, not the internal storage. Here is how it works:
Step 1. Remove the SD card from your Infinix phone.
Step 2. Insert it into a card reader and connect it to your computer.
Step 3. Use recovery software to scan the SD card, preview recoverable files, and save them to your computer.
If none of the above methods work, the most reliable option is using a professional data recovery tool. Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android is designed to recover lost or deleted data from Infinix phones, even without backups.
Why is Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android an excellent choice for Infinix users?
Steps to recover deleted files from Infinix without a backup:
01Download and install Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android on your computer (Windows & Mac supported).
02Connect your Infinix phone via USB cable, then enable USB debugging so the program can detect it.
03Select the file types you want to recover (photos, videos, messages, contacts, or documents) and click "Next" to start scanning.
04For media recovery, choose between "Quick Scan" (fast but less thorough) or "Deep Scan" (slower but more comprehensive).
05After scanning, preview the recoverable files, tick the ones you need, and click "Recover" to save them on your computer.
To make the process clearer, you can also follow this step-by-step video tutorial for visual guidance.
Losing important files on your Infinix phone can be stressful, but as you've learned, there are multiple ways to retrieve them. Start by checking the Trash Folder or your XOS Cloud/Google Drive backup, and if your files were stored on an SD card, try scanning it with recovery software.
When there's no backup available, the safest and most efficient solution is to use Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android, which helps recover deleted files directly from your Infinix device. With the right method, you can quickly bring your lost data back to life.
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