[Promoted] How to Recover Deleted Files from Android without Root

Did you know that there are over 5 billion smartphone users worldwide, out of which 75% are Android users? That makes a whopping 3.75 billion users! With Android dominating the smartphone market worldwide, it is common for users to face data loss issues, whether accidental, due to a bug, or problems with the memory card. Regardless of how your files get deleted, there’s always a solution to recover them.

And that’s what this article is all about!

Today, we will take you through the steps on how to recover deleted files on an Android phone using iMobie DroidKit: Your complete solution to all Android issues.

What is DroidKit?

DroidKit is an Android data recovery tool by iMobie that helps your with 7 issues:

1. Recovering lost data

2. Extracting required data

3. Unlocking your Android screen

4. Fixing known and underlying system issues

5. Bypassing FRP lock

6. Reinstalling and upgrading OS

7. Cleaning system to free up space

However, today we will be talking about recovering lost data via DroidKit. 

When you lose your phone’s data, it includes not only photos and videos but also WhatsApp conversations and other important documents. So, how do you use DroidKit to recover deleted files from Android with and without root?

How to Recover Deleted Files on Android Phone Using DroidKit

DroidKit has 2 recovery modes that can help restore 13 types of data from your Android device and SD card. 

1. Quick Recovery from device

2. Deep Recovery from device

What’s the difference between these 2 modes, you ask? With Quick Recovery, you can recover lost data without root, while Deep Recovery scans your device by rooting and recovering lost or deleted data with a high probability of success. 

Here are detailed instructions on how to use both the modes to recover deleted files from Android:

Quick Recovery from Device 

If you’re looking for a quick and straightforward way to recover lost files from your Android device, use the Quick Recovery mode in DroidKit. 

As the name suggests, it’s quick, it is compatible with all Android devices, and most importantly, it can recover your files without rooting. However, you can only recover limited data using this method.

Here’s how to use the Quick Recovery from Device mode:

Step 1

Download and install DroidKit on your PC.

Step 2

Launch the software and select “Quick Recovery from Device” from the “Data Recovery” option.

Step 3

You will see 13 types of recoverable data options in front of you. Check the boxes for the data you want to scan and click “Start.”

Step 4

Now connect your Android device to your PC using a USB cable. Once the software detects your device, click “Start” to begin scanning the device.

Step 5

Droidkit will now scan the existing and deleted data on your Android device, after which it will list all the data scanned and recovered from the device.

Step 6

If you want to save the recovered data on your device, select the “To Device” option, and if you're going to save the files to your PC, select “To PC.” 

If you decide to save your files to your device, you must know that at the moment, you can restore only photos, videos, and audio to your device via DroidKit. 

For the latter, you can save all data, plus get to select the formats in which you want your data to be saved.

Step 7

Once all the selections have been made, the recovery process will begin. 

Step 8

Based on the amount of data, it may take up to several minutes for the file restoration process to complete. 

And that’s how you recover deleted files on an Android phone using DroidKit’s Quick Recovery Mode.

Let’s see how to do the same using the Deep Recovery Mode.

Deep Recovery from Device

If you’re looking to recover lost photos, videos, apps, contacts, etc., from your Android device, you can use the Deep Recovery mode on DroidKit. 

Deep Recovery mode requires rooting to scan your device and restore lost information. While the process has a few extra steps than the Quick Recovery mode, the success rate is also higher. Plus, it works well with all kinds of Android devices. 

Therefore, follow these steps to recover deleted files from Android using the Deep Recovery mode:

Step 1

Download and install DroidKit on your PC.

Step 2

Launch the software and select “Deep Recovery from Device” from the “Data Recovery” option.

Step 3

You will see 13 types of recoverable data options in front of you. Check the boxes for the data you want to scan and click “Start.”

Step 4

Now connect your Android device to your PC using a USB cable. Make sure that the USB debugging mode is enabled on your device, after which select the MTP/PTP mode.

Once DroidKit has detected your device, press “Start” to continue.

Step 5

The software will run a check to see whether your device is rooted or not. 

Step 6

If your device is not rooted, you will get a notification to root it, because it is necessary for the Deep Recovery mode to work. Click “Root Now” to root your device.

Step 7

Make sure your device remains connected to the PC while the rooting is in process.

Step 8

Once the rooting is complete, DroidKit will run a deep scan of the deleted files on your Android device and display the retrieved data for you. 

Step 9

You have the option to save the recovered file “To Device” or “To PC.” 

If you decide to save your files to your device, you must know that at the moment, you can restore only photos, videos, and audio to your device via DroidKit. 

For the latter, you can save all data, plus get to select the formats in which you want your data to be saved.

Step 10

It may take several minutes for the recovery process to complete, depending on the size and number of the files.

Step 11

Once the recovery process is completed, you will have all your deleted files restored to your PC or device.

Other Data Recovery Modes on DroidKit 

We discussed 2 data recovery modes on DroidKit, Quick Recovery and Deep Recovery. However, DroidKit has 2 additional modes: WhatsApp Recovery and SD Card Data Recovery. 

WhatsApp Recovery allows you to retrieve your lost or deleted WhatsApp conversations. On the other hand, SD Card Data Recovery helps you recover and extract deleted or lost files from an SD Card, but it is currently only compatible with Windows, with the macOS version in the pipeline.

Both methods can retrieve lost data without rooting, with just a few clicks.

Having said that, we’re sure you must be wondering whether DroidKit is specific to data recovery only. 

Additional Features of DroidKit

DroidKit’s standout feature is not only data recovery but 6 other helpful features too for different Android-related issues.

This includes unlocking your screen in case you forget your passcode or pattern and bypassing the FRP code in case you forget your Google credentials. And, if you accidentally break your device, leaving it unresponsive, DroidKit helps you extract data from it. 

You can also use DroidKit to safely reinstall and upgrade your Android OS and clean up your device to make space for new apps or data. 

In short, DroidKit is an all-inclusive software that helps resolve all major or minor issues related to your Android device, except those caused by hardware failure or physical damage.

Summing Up 

If you’re an Android user who has accidentally deleted their data and wondering how to recover deleted files on an Android phone, don’t fret, as DroidKit has your back. Just sit back, relax, and let this all-in-one solution for Android do all the work to bring back your lost files with just a few clicks!