How to Recover Old Photos on Android Phone 30 Days or Longer
1Recovering photos on an Android phone that were deleted 30 days or longer ago is more challenging, as most built-in Trash or Recently Deleted folders (like in Google Photos or Gallery apps) typically retain files for only 30–60 days. However, there are still several methods you can try to recover older photos. Here’s a concise guide based on available options as of July 2025:
1. Check Cloud Backups (Google Photos, Samsung Cloud, etc.)
If you had cloud backups enabled before the photos were deleted, they might still be stored in a cloud service, even after 30+ days.
Steps:
Open Google Photos (or visit photos.google.com) and sign in with the Google account used for backups.
Check the Library or Photos section for older backups.
If deleted, check the Trash folder (Menu - Trash). Note: Google Photos keeps trashed items for up to 60 days if backed up.
For Samsung devices, open Samsung Cloud (Settings - Accounts and Backup - Samsung Cloud) and check for photo backups.
For other services like OneDrive, Dropbox, or Mi Cloud (Xiaomi), log in to the app or website and search for backed-up photos.
If found, select the photos and choose Restore or Download.
Note: This only works if backups were enabled before deletion. Check all accounts you might have used.
2. Check Google Drive or Other Storage Apps
Sometimes photos are saved in folders on Google Drive or other storage apps rather than the main gallery.
Steps:
Open Google Drive (or similar apps like Dropbox) and check folders like “Camera” or “Photos.”
Use the search bar to look for specific file names or dates.
Download any found photos to your phone.
Note: Look for manual uploads or auto-synced folders from older backups.
3. Use Data Recovery Apps
If photos were stored locally (on internal storage or SD card) and not backed up, recovery apps may help, though success is less likely after 30+ days due to potential overwriting.
Steps:
Download a reputable app like DiskDigger Photo Recovery, Dr.Fone, or EaseUS MobiSaver from the Google Play Store.
Grant storage permissions and, if prompted, root access (optional but increases recovery chances).
Scan your device’s internal storage or SD card for deleted photos.
Preview recoverable files, select the ones you want, and save them to a new location (e.g., cloud or external storage).
Note: Recovery is less likely if the phone’s storage has been heavily used since deletion, as new data may overwrite old files.
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