How to Recover Deleted Misc Files on Android

"I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and the storage space is full. Upon checking, I found that Miscellaneous files occupy a huge space. I deleted all these unknown files but later found that my Snapchat photos were missing! It seems that after deleting Miscellaneous files, the Snapchat photos were also deleted. Is there any way to recover Miscellaneous files on Android?"

Android System Recovery: How to Retrieve Lost Misc Files

The "Other" folder contains everything that doesn't belong in the Apps, Media, Downloads, or Cache folders. Deleting some of these files may result in the loss of songs, notes, photos, and videos from Snapchat, WhatsApp, Viber, or other apps. As such, it's best to check what's inside the "Other" folder and delete only unnecessary content. Many users accidentally delete content from the "Other" folder without realizing that such a folder exists on their Android device until they've lost important data. Don't worry if you find yourself in this situation! This article will walk you through how to recover deleted "Other" files on your Android device.

How to Recover Deleted Files from Android

To recover lost files on Android, follow these steps:

Step 1. Connect your Android device to the computer and run the Android Data Recovery tool. Then, click on the “Start” button to let the software detect and connect to your device.

Note: As this software can only access rooted Android devices, make sure your phone or tablet is rooted before attempting data recovery.

Step 2. After connecting your Android device, the software will scan it quickly to detect all lost data. By selecting the right file type, you can easily locate your photos, videos, memos, or music files.

Step 3: Preview all the recovered files, and quickly select what you want. Check the option "Show only deleted items" to list only the deleted files. Finally, click the "Recover" button to retrieve your lost files.