| App Name | Best For | Root Required | Key Features | Key Downsides | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low-level, deep scans on internal storage | No (for limited search); Yes (for full search) | Rescans thumbnails & databases; can upload recovered files directly to cloud | Requires "Access all files" permission; Pro version is paid for root-level scans | | Dumpster | A user-friendly, "recycle bin" experience for recent deletions | No | Acts as a recycle bin; 50M+ downloads; backs up deleted files instantly for easy restoration | Primarily designed for recent deletions; cloud backup is a premium feature | | UltData | Recovering a wide variety of data types from internal storage, without root | No | Advanced scanning algorithms for high success rate; includes a new "Recycle Bin Detection" feature | Recovery success is not 100% guaranteed; best results when used quickly after deletion | | All Recovery | A simple, private, and offline experience with no account or cloud uploads | No | Works offline; supports preview before restoration; finds JPG, PNG, MP4, and more | Some users report it only recovers existing thumbnails, not full deleted files | | Fast Recovery | A completely free option for basic recovery from both internal and external storage, with no root | No | No subscription, no fees, no root; supports major video formats like MP4, 3GP, AVI, MOV | Heavily ad-supported (including ads during and after recovery); may not be ideal for large-scale data recovery |
Once the scan is complete, filter the results by file type (Video) or search for files matching the approximate file size. | App Name | Best For | Root
The Google Play Store contains many scam apps claiming they can recover any file for an upfront fee. Reliable apps like DiskDigger will always let you scan and preview found items for free before asking for a premium upgrade. If an app demands payment just to perform a scan, uninstall it. Summary of the Recovery Process Success Rate for 5-Year Files Complexity Google Photos / Cloud Search Automated hidden backups High DiskDigger App Cache & Thumbnail retrieval Medium PC Recovery Software (Recuva) Old MicroSD Cards Very High Desktop Android Extractors Internal phone memory scan Low-Medium If an app demands payment just to perform
Filter the results by date or file size to isolate older media. Select the video and save it to a safe location. Launch DiskDigger and grant the necessary permissions to
Launch DiskDigger and grant the necessary permissions to access your device's storage.
Download a advanced file manager app like or Files by Google . Go to the app settings and enable "Show hidden files" . Navigate to Internal Storage > Android > data .