We humans make errors, there’s no shame in it. That’s how we learn, right? But loss you have to bare from your mistake can be dreadful. A simple and common example of human error is accidentally deleting important files from your smartphone. No matter how “smart” your device is, you’ll still make a mistake sooner or later. Not just human error; you can lose your file because of various situations such as accidently formatted SD card, card got corrupted or is inaccessible, virus infection, power failure etc. But worry no more. Thanks to the software called “Android Data Recovery”, which helps to Recover deleted data from SD card, you can recover lost photos, videos, messages, contacts and as well as contacts and messages on SIM cards. Follow this how to tutorial and you’ll no longer fear of losing your data again.
Let’s start by downloading the correct version of Android Data Recovery for your computer. There are two version available – one for Windows and other for Mac with both 32bit and 64bit variants. You can try free trial version. Now follow the step-by-step guide below.
Steps to Recover deleted data from SD card
Step 1. Connect your Android to the computer
After downloading and installing the software on your computer, run the software and connect your device with the computer via the USB cable.
Step 2. Enable USB debugging
In order to let the software do its work, you need to first enable USB debugging on your device. Method for enabling USB debugging is different in different Android versions.
Step 3. Analyze and Scan your Android SD card
After USB Debugging is enabled, the software will detect your device. You also have to allow super user access to the software. This can be done by tapping on “Allow” when Superuser Request pops up on your Android’s screen. Now you have click on “Start” button to analyze your SD card. The scanning process will take few minutes so please wait patiently.
Step 4. Select the files you want to recover
Once the scan has completed, you will be able to preview the found files (messages, contacts, photos, etc. which was once lost. Select the files you want to recover from your SD card and then click on “Recover” button.
This is all. You have now recovered the files you accidentally deleted from your SD card. With this software you can now enjoy being a human; make mistakes and learn.
Also see: How to recover deleted SMS text messages from your Android phone or tablet
This doesn’t seem to work on my Galaxy S5. It just says “Analyzing device” then restarts my phone and then takes me back to the “select which files you want to recover” screen again. I’ve tried numerous times and I just end up in a circle. I don’t know if this is because it’s not able to recover anything or if there is some other sort of problem.