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[Q] How to recover deleted files?

Hi there!
I accidentally did a reset of the phone today. And all my pictures, sms etc is lost
But after I updated to Jelly Bean the phone does not show as an drive in Windows. Therefore my data recovery program don't recognise the phone since it is mounted as a media player (mtp).
How can I recover the deleted files? Can I mount it as a drive somehow?

mikaelft said:
Hi there!
I accidentally did a reset of the phone today. And all my pictures, sms etc is lost
But after I updated to Jelly Bean the phone does not show as an drive in Windows. Therefore my data recovery program don't recognise the phone since it is mounted as a media player (mtp).
How can I recover the deleted files? Can I mount it as a drive somehow?
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Never used this or know if will work but quick 'Google' search reviled this 'Undelete for Root Users'

TheCrow1372 said:
Never used this or know if will work but quick 'Google' search reviled this 'Undelete for Root Users'
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If he was rooted then he just use TWRP to get mass storage and use the app he was trying to use.

Funny that you need to root a device just to mount the phone as a disk...

Suit yourself for updating to JB :laugh::silly:

photo recovery
mikaelft said:
Hi there!
I accidentally did a reset of the phone today. And all my pictures, sms etc is lost
But after I updated to Jelly Bean the phone does not show as an drive in Windows. Therefore my data recovery program don't recognise the phone since it is mounted as a media player (mtp).
How can I recover the deleted files? Can I mount it as a drive somehow?
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If the phone cannot detect as a drive, photo recovery software cannot scanning your phone. Here is a data recovery for android witch is focus on android phone, you can try it to see if it can detect your phone. dr-fone.com/android-data-recovery
Photos always stored in CF card in your phone, can you take it out and connect it your you computer with a card reader? if you can do this, the cf card can read as a drive on your computer.

ChoochLevis said:
Photos always stored in CF card in your phone, can you take it out and connect it your you computer with a card reader? if you can do this, the cf card can read as a drive on your computer.
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MTP mode can't restore deleted files. You'll need boot into TWRP and mount the int SD to USB mass storage and then run any recovery software.

Ok, guess I have to root then. Any quick guide howto? Can I unroot it afterwards?

TheEndHK said:
MTP mode can't restore deleted files. You'll need boot into TWRP and mount the int SD to USB mass storage and then run any recovery software.
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Thanks, working!!

You can use recover deleted files from android phone with data recovery software, follow this solution: android data recovery
hope this helps.

jenelloeyo said:
sorry, what is twrp?
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One of the available recoveries. I sugest you start reading the basics before asking such questions
Sent from nowhere over the air...

mikaelft said:
Thanks, working!!
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Can you guide me how to mount - step by step?, I have Same problem - factory reset my phone which supports mtp only. Now I am not newbie but need guidance.

TheEndHK said:
MTP mode can't restore deleted files. You'll need boot into TWRP and mount the int SD to USB mass storage and then run any recovery software.
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I had the same problem with MTP that the recovery tool can't finden the storage. Thank you, that really works

Murph07 said:
I had the same problem with MTP that the recovery tool can't finden the storage. Thank you, that really works
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I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 (N8013). Loaded TWRP v2.8.5, mounted the internal SD, disabled MTP, and none of the commercial file recovery apps can see my N8013. If I enable MTP in TWRP the device shows up, but of course the tools cannot recover the files. I also installed SuperSU when prompted via the TWRP method.
Can someone post some specific steps on how you were able to get this to work? I'm trying to recover a ton of important deleted pictures for a friend. Thanks!

M2 from my sister Pattern Blocked!! Help please!!

Hello !! I'm not much to put posts but... I have a huge problem... The M2 of my sister (in the hands of his little girl) has been blocked... She activated the pattern (her little 3 years old baby), and do not know what pattern is!!!... Also she activated and deactivated ALL, and is no wifi or data enabled... So i cant send an email to my sister Gmail!! I searched how to enter the recovery but it is impossible not to find anything !! How is it possible?? I want ti do a reset and stay factory... But i cant enter to the recovery...
Any little help ?? :angel:
Regards and thanks in advance !! :fingers-crossed:

Try to repair it with Sony PC Companion.

I cant!! PCC say me "need unlocked" or something, if i dont unlock the pattern, i cant connect to sony companion... (awwwwwwggg)

When you enter an incorrect pattern 5 times, you get a Forgot Pattern button where you can use your google password to unlock

H�hnergott said:
When you enter an incorrect pattern 5 times, you get a Forgot Pattern button where you can use your google password to unlock
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Hi!! Yes i know! But i have said in my first post that i have no wifi or data activated! So i cant use the google password. All data is on SD, so i only want to "format" or "wipe data", but i cant enter recovery...

If you just want to format, wouldn't flashing a clean FTF solve it? I suppose you'll have to wait until the battery runs out for it to turn off first, though.

Crim Soukyuu said:
If you just want to format, wouldn't flashing a clean FTF solve it? I suppose you'll have to wait until the battery runs out for it to turn off first, though.
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Hey! Sorry but i don't understand you... Frist, whats FTF? (I'm Spanish, so my English level it's only from school )
The battery ended two hours ago and phone its off, but do not understand why you mention it ...
Thanks!

You'll need flashtool and an .ftf file from here (probably customized_ES, since you're Spanish).
Charge the battery, but don't boot the phone.
Put the .ftf file to <where you installed flashtool>\firmwares
Start flashtool, click "Flash", select the ftf you downloaded
It will prepare the files, then ask you to connect phone in flash mode
Hold the volume down key and connect the USB cable (keep holding the volume down key)
The notification LED should light up green and flashtool will start flashing.
Should it not start flashing, then you're probably missing some drivers. The installation package for it is in the flashtool\drivers directory.
edit: I think this should be clear, but doing so will wipe all your data on the phone (not SD)

Crim Soukyuu said:
You'll need flashtool and an .ftf file from here (probably customized_ES, since you're Spanish).
Charge the battery, but don't boot the phone.
Put the .ftf file to <where you installed flashtool>\firmwares
Start flashtool, click "Flash", select the ftf you downloaded
It will prepare the files, then ask you to connect phone in flash mode
Hold the volume down key and connect the USB cable (keep holding the volume down key)
The notification LED should light up green and flashtool will start flashing.
Should it not start flashing, then you're probably missing some drivers. The installation package for it is in the flashtool\drivers directory.
edit: I think this should be clear, but doing so will wipe all your data on the phone (not SD)
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Thank you very much!! I'm trying to do this right now!!

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It tells you what to do - install the drivers from the flashtool\drivers folder.
If you are running win8+ x64, you might have to disable driver signature enforcement in windows first.

Crim Soukyuu said:
It tells you what to do - install the drivers from the flashtool\drivers folder.
If you are running win8+ x64, you might have to disable driver signature enforcement in windows first.
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I have Win7 64bits!! I installed now the flashboot and flashmode drivers, i can see a lot of mobile phones in the install list but M2 not appears, with this installed, i have the same error!
Edit: Ok, i changed the "cable" (i dont know why) and now its flashing!!! After flash, what i need to do?

Use the PC companion. Look for the repair option and that's it. If I'm not mistaken you'll find it on the support zone. Just follow the instructions
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Actually, after flashing the ftf you should have a factory reset phone, so no further repairing should be needed.

Okay!!! All its okay now REALLY THANKS!! The only thing is the little baby of my sister bloqued SIM, so i called her operator for PUK and now it's all okey hahahaha
Another time, Really thanks!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Good to hear you were able to fix it. Don't let the baby play with smartphones in the future, there are toys for that

Crim Soukyuu said:
Good to hear you were able to fix it. Don't let the baby play with smartphones in the future, there are toys for that
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You need see her playing with "minions" from Gru game... It's incredible only with a few years!! Hahahaha but yes!! you are right!!

Under the 'flashtool' folder, there is a 'drivers' folder, with one. exe file...try installing that
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manu_dk said:
I have this problem:
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You need to install some drivers . It's very simple, install sony pc companion and run it . it will install drivers .

Thanks to all!! It's Ok now!!

data recovery from dead gpu z3

Hello
so after filming for 5 seconds underwater my z3's screen turned black and turned off permanently. though it seems to still turn on normally
after unsuccessful replacements and search on the internet the logical explanation was that the gpu is dead
so now i want to recover the data (photos, videos, music) i have on the internal memory
the device is locked by pattern lock so i can't access it when i plug it (it just detects the device)
i want to know if flashing will remove the lock without clearing my data
and if so how can i do it with a dead screen
best regards

I can think some ways of doing data recovery...
1: Safe method if you have recovery!
you can do a soft reset by pressing the button on the side of the sd card/sim tray.
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Press it till it vibrates for a second time, this time it will shut down.
After this, you can turn on your phone and enter recovery (if you have a custom rom or kernel), in this mode you can fetch your files from the internal storage by connecting it via usb to your computer.
2: Use as last resort and confirm the internal storage wiping before doing anything...
Unlock bootloader (I cant remember if it does erase the internal storage partition or not) to install a custom kernel that has recovery.
3: Probably the second safest but it's needs searching the tools if you don't know how to use adb.
If you do have USB Debugging enabled in the phone, you can try to fetch files by using adb in your computer.
Open a CMD in the directory where adb.exe is located and write this code
adb.exe pull /sdcard/ c:/sdcardbackup/
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It will fetch your files from internal storage to a folder called sdcardbackup on your C:/ drive
Hope this can help you!
If you're going with flashtool, you need to wipe the data partition called userdata since there is where the config is stored but it also wipes the internal storage

hello thanks for the reply
1. tried no luck
2. bootloader is already unlocked and phone is rooted
3. i remember unlocking usb debugging (always do on android) so i will try this, i'll keep you updated on the results
best regards
update :
for whatever reason the phone isn't authorized anymore and i can't access it. anything i can do about it

mm.salem said:
hello thanks for the reply
1. tried no luck
2. bootloader is already unlocked and phone is rooted
3. i remember unlocking usb debugging (always do on android) so i will try this, i'll keep you updated on the results
best regards
update :
for whatever reason the phone isn't authorized anymore and i can't access it. anything i can do about it
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Hi, as your bootloader is already unlocked try to continue with 2.
If you haven't installed a custom kernel try to install a kernel like EliteKernel, you can find it here in the forums.
Use flashtools and flash boot.img via fastboot mode on your phone, that way you will have a recovery working.

update
flashed Z3FotaTWRPV5.img into it and got it to boot to recovery
i just got my pictures including the picture that killed my gpu (ironic)
anyway thanks for the help... can i edit this to solved?

Help Huawei Y7 trt-lx3 Brick qualcomm

Marcos and I'm from Peru, excuse my English, unlock the bootloader and flashed twrp and the computer started to restart indefinitely, looking for a backup full twrp copy it in my sd card restore from twrp and restart the phone was left screen black with blue led light on, connect to pc and I get this:
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the mobile does not respond fastboot nor recovery, it's been almost 2 days that I try to recover via qualcomm qfil but I do not find anywhere "programmer patch" download the full rom (2.22gb) contains update.app and extracted via huawei extractor but I can not find the necessary files:
I was researching and I would like to know if it can be created based on my firmware to use qfile or some other program or method to reset my cell phone. Thanks for your help I will be aware of all help.:good::highfive:
I was researching and I would like to know if it can be created based on my firmware to use qfile or some other program or method to reset my cell phone. Thanks for your help I will be aware of all help.
P.S; My phone buys it on the internet and I have no guarantee. Please, I need all your knowledge.:victory::good::good:

nike1973 said:
Marcos and I'm from Peru, excuse my English, unlock the bootloader and flashed twrp and the computer started to restart indefinitely, looking for a backup full twrp copy it in my sd card restore from twrp and restart the phone was left screen black with blue led light on, connect to pc and I get this:
the mobile does not respond fastboot nor recovery, it's been almost 2 days that I try to recover via qualcomm qfil but I do not find anywhere "programmer patch" download the full rom (2.22gb) contains update.app and extracted via huawei extractor but I can not find the necessary files:
I was researching and I would like to know if it can be created based on my firmware to use qfile or some other program or method to reset my cell phone. Thanks for your help I will be aware of all help.:good::highfive:
I was researching and I would like to know if it can be created based on my firmware to use qfile or some other program or method to reset my cell phone. Thanks for your help I will be aware of all help.
P.S; My phone buys it on the internet and I have no guarantee. Please, I need all your knowledge.:victory::good::good:
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Take a look in here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/twrp-huawei-y7-trt-lx1-trt-lx3-t3738002

raystef66 said:
Take a look in here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/twrp-huawei-y7-trt-lx1-trt-lx3-t3738002
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thanks for your help but I can not enter the erecovery mode

Hello Marcos, I regret not having any solution but, do you still have the backup of this model?

hello, I have not found any solution
Ardavalar said:
Hello Marcos, I regret not having any solution but, do you still have the backup of this model?
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hello, I have not found any solution since it does not detect anything, from here take the backup https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/twrp-huawei-y7-trt-lx1-trt-lx3-t373800. .. specify for huawei y7 trt lx3.

nike1973 said:
hello, I have not found any solution since it does not detect anything, from here take the backup https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/twrp-huawei-y7-trt-lx1-trt-lx3-t373800. .. specify for huawei y7 trt lx3.
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Thank you very much, but I already tried this supposed backup of the TRT-LX3 and it was in a bootloop (unlike the version of the TRT-LX1 that strangely worked).

Ardavalar said:
Thank you very much, but I already tried this supposed backup of the TRT-LX3 and it was in a bootloop (unlike the version of the TRT-LX1 that strangely worked).
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hi, in my case my computer is completely dead, does not enter fastboot mode or recovery mode only the pc recognizes qhsusbulk.Actualmente I can not find a solution.

So I accidently deleted some video's and pictures from my gallery?

I've been trying tons of app and software on my pc? I cant seem to find them ? it happened few days ago should be still recoverable right ?? No I normally wouldn't delete anything unless I knew for sure it was backed up too cloud but some reason It wasn't connected or syncing files ugh Its work related idk what to do Please help me TY

Please anyone ??

Not sure how it is on your phone, in the gallery app on my phone, there is a 'Recently deleted' folder. From here, we can recover photos that were accidentally deleted within 30 days. I will upload a screenshot about this later.

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Ty for reply, and I have the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. And I emptied the recycling on accident because bi thought the files where uploaded to cloud like they usually are but for some reason my syncing got turned off somehow? So the files are completely gone I tried tons apps but allot of them won't go very deep scanning unless I'm rooted

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So nothing can be done ? Im screwed

brianadam78 said:
I've been trying tons of app and software on my pc? I cant seem to find them ? it happened few days ago should be still recoverable right ?? No I normally wouldn't delete anything unless I knew for sure it was backed up too cloud but some reason It wasn't connected or syncing files ugh Its work related idk what to do Please help me TY
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If you're talking about the mobile phone the best solution would be to root your phone and use DiskDigger.

dedq said:
If you're talking about the mobile phone the best solution would be to root your phone and use DiskDigger.
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K well I was hoping I didn't have to root it, I won't be able to get OTA updates and use certain apps

brianadam78 said:
K well I was hoping I didn't have to root it, I won't be able to get OTA updates and use certain apps
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I don't think you will be able to do anything if you don't root your phone.
I will try finding a way to hide the root for the sake of keeping the OTA.

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I don't think you will be able to do anything if you don't root your phone.
I will try finding a way to hide the root for the sake of keeping the OTA.
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Hmm how would I hide root ? And what about the apps that won't work while rooted ?

brianadam78 said:
Hmm how would I hide root ? And what about the apps that won't work while rooted ?
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I suggest you search something about it on this forum because I haven't been hiding root for a very long time now. I think Magisk can help with that.

When files are wiped / deleted, the corresponding entry in the MFT ( the Master File Table is where a file's name and the chain of allocation units assigned to the file are stored ) is marked as re-useable, though the wiped / deleted files may still be physically present if the freed space has not been overwritten in the meantime.
IMO a forensic software is needed to extract physical content of the wiped / deleted files, will say to do a bitwise copy of this freed storage space Android's dd command typically is used what requires relevant Android's directories are mounted as RW what requires Android is rooted before.
Rooting Android is nothing else than to add su binary to Android's filesystem, preferredably to /data/local/tmp directory, what can get achieved via ADB.