App summary
File Recovery - Restore Files is a free mobile utility from File Tech designed to recover unintentionally deleted content on smartphones and tablets. The app focuses on fast, simple operation and includes the ability to inspect protected system folders to improve recovery chances.
Supported content types
- Documents (PDFs, Office files, text)
- Music and audio files
- Video files
- Photos and images
Key features
- Recycle Bin — a secure area where you can store important items to avoid accidental deletion
- One-tap scanning for a quick, full-drive search
- Deep scan of system folders and partitions to locate hard-to-find items
- Batch selection and restore so you can recover many files at once
How recovery works
Open the app and start the single-tap scan. The scanner examines internal storage, including system directories, and compiles a list of recoverable items. When the scan completes you can preview results, then restore individual files or select several to recover together.
Limitations to be aware of
- Recovery is limited to the device’s internal storage; external media such as USB flash drives, external HDD/SSD, or memory cards are not supported.
- Success depends on how much of the deleted data has been overwritten since deletion.
Verdict
For users who don’t maintain regular backups, File Recovery - Restore Files provides a straightforward and capable means to attempt file recovery. Its easy interface, broad format support, and the Recycle Bin safeguard make it a practical choice for everyday mobile use. Support for external drives would be a welcome future improvement. Recommended for casual recovery needs.
Technical
- Android
- English
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Free