Data recovery methods for Android and iOS users

Users of Android and iOS devices can utilize various methods to recover deleted or hidden data. For Android users, Google Photos retains backed-up media in the trash for 60 days, while non-backed-up items remain for 30 days. Google Drive files are kept in the trash for 30 days, though users may request recovery from Google Support within 25 days of permanent deletion.

On iOS devices, photos moved to the 'Hidden' album can often be found by adjusting settings or unlocking the album via FaceID or passcode. If photos are truly deleted, they remain in the 'Recently Deleted' folder for 30 days. Users can also restore data from iCloud or iTunes backups.

When standard recovery options fail, third-party software such as Tenorshare’s UltData for Android and UltData for iOS can be used to scan device storage for traces of deleted files, including photos, videos, and messages, even without a recent backup.