# Mobile device data recovery methods

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mobile-device-data-recovery-methods
> Updated: 2026-09-09T10:58:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Information regarding data recovery for mobile devices focuses on both Android and iOS platforms. For Android users, Google Photos provides a 60-day trash window for backed-up media, while Google Drive files are held for 30 days. In cases of permanent deletion, users may contact Google Support within 25 days. For iOS, deleted photos remain in a ‘Recently Deleted’ folder for 30 days, and data can be restored via iCloud or iTunes backups.

When native options are insufficient, third-party software like Tenorshare’s UltData can scan device storage for traces of deleted files. Specific guidance for Samsung users emphasizes verifying the correct Google account for backups and notes that advanced technical solutions may be required for issues such as factory resets or corrupted files in the DCIM folder.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Samsung and Android photo recovery methods

Samsung and Android users can recover deleted photos by checking the Google Photos Trash for up to 60 days or verifying account synchronization settings.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/samsung-and-android-photo-recovery-methods

### 2026-08-25: Data recovery methods for Android and iOS users

Guides explain how to recover deleted or hidden data on Android and iOS devices using Google services, system settings, backups, or specialized data recovery software.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/data-recovery-methods-for-android-and-ios-users

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