Android OS does not have a trashcan. There is no one trash can that stores deleted files, unlike your Mac or PC. Depending on the design of their apps, Android apps have different trash cans. The trash cans in file management apps like Dropbox, Google Photos, File Manager, and File Manager follow similar patterns.
How do I find the trash app?
Android OS does not have a single trash app. However, it does include many apps that provide their version of a trash bin. Google Photos is one of the most important places to undelete files. Here are the Google Photos locations.
Photos and files can usually be restored up to 30 days after being deleted.
- Tap Photos on your Android phone.
It could be Google Photos.
- Tap Library.
- Tap Trash.
Due to regional differences, the icon in this screenshot reads Bin. - Your deleted photos are here. You can tap on any one of them to restore it or tap the ellipsis for to empty the trashcan.
How to find trash in File Manager
A majority of Android phones have a File Manager application installed. You can also download a third-party App from the Google Play Store. This is File Manager’s location.
File Manager can be used to browse your downloaded files and other files on your smartphone.
- Tap File Manager on your Android phone.
- Tap Recently Deleted.
- Tap Delete all to delete all files or tap on each one to restore them.
Where is the trash folder on my Samsung phone?
Samsung phones have the ability to restore photos and files for up 30 days, just like other Androids.
Samsung Photos Cannot Be Claimed
Here are some places to find the trash can for Samsung phones
- Tap Gallery.
- Tap the ellipsis.
- Tap Recycle Bin.
Samsung: How to Find Deleted Files
Other files may have a slightly different location. Here are the steps.
- Tap My Files.
- Tap the ellipsis.
- Tap Recycle Bin.
- To restore the file to its original location, tap Restore.
Are Permanently Deleted Files Possible to Restore?
Generally, no. Although third-party apps claim that they can retrieve deleted files, these rarely work. These apps shouldn’t be trusted with critical files. To avoid the risk, only delete files from your phone’s trash bin or phone’s camera roll.
FAQ
- How can I locate the Messages trash folder in my Android phone’s Android?
It’s difficult to find and retrieve deleted messages on Android OS because it doesn’t have one. To stop your phone making data changes or overwriting deleted messages, you can turn on AirPlane Mode. The Google Drive backup can be used to recover deleted messages.
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How can I locate the trash folder on my Android for deleted emails?
Tap Menu (three line) to open Gmail. Next, select Trash> to select the message that you wish to recover. Next, choose More > move to to send the email back.
