How to Recover Deleted Files from Samsung Tablet

Selena Lee

Apr 28, 2022 • Filed to: Tips for Different Android Models • Proven solutions

Losing important data is one of everyone’s nightmares. When you try to log on to your Samsung smartphone or tablet and you find that your files and information is not there, it can cause massive stress and panic. When you are using a Samsung tablet, you might go through this scenario – looking desperately for your personal data and realizing that it has disappeared. This is a terrible feeling, and we know how stressful this can be.

You likely already know that your Samsung tablet has no “Recycling Bin,” and so the data recovery process is not as easy as it would be on an Android operating system as it would be on a PC. Thankfully, Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) can help you to get your data back in minutes – data recovery for a Samsung tablet has never been simpler.

If you are experiencing data loss on your Samsung tablet, you don’t need to panic – read ahead to learn about ways that you can recover your data and get back to work.

Part 1. Possible Reasons of data loss on Samsung tablet
Part 2. How to Recover Deleted Files from A Samsung Tablet
Part 3. How to Avoid Samsung Tablet Data Loss

Part 1: Possible Reasons of data loss on Samsung tablet

The main causes for data loss on a Samsung tablet can include:

Accidental data removal – We’ve all done it. Perhaps you accidentally removed the files from your Samsung tablet without realizing it.

Factory Reset – You initiated the factory reset process, and this may have deleted your data.

Deliberate removal – You may have deliberately removed this data, mistakenly thinking that it was unimportant, only to realize later that this was a mistake.

Someone else removed the data – When your kids or spouse was using your tablet, they may have removed your data by accident or out of ignorance.

No matter which one of these reasons rings true for you, do not give up hope – data recovery for Samsung tablets is simpler than you might think. Follow the easy steps below and you will have your data back in no time at all.

Part 2. How to Recover Deleted Files from A Samsung Tablet?

Samsung tablet data recovery is easier than ever when you follow the process below. Follow these simple steps.

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How to Recover Deleted Files from A Samsung Tablet?

Step 1. Connect your Samsung tablet to your laptop or desktop computer

Use a USB cable to connect your Samsung tablet to he computer of your choice. Next, run Dr.Fone toolkit for Android program on your computer and you will see the main window pop up. Follow the directions contained within.

recover deleted photos from samsung tablet-Connect your Samsung tablet to your laptop

Step 2. Enable USB debugging on your Samsung tablet

For the next step, you will need to enable USB debugging on your Samsung tablet. Depending on the Android OS version that you are running, you will have three choices.

Android 2.3 or earlier: Enter "Settings" - Click "Applications" - Click "Development" - Check "USB debugging";

For Android 3.0 to 4.1: Enter "Settings" - Click "Developer options" - Check "USB debugging";

For Android 4.2 or newer: Enter "Settings" - Click "About Phone" - Tap "Build number" a few times, until you get a note that states: "You are under developer mode" - Then, go back to "Settings" - Click "Developer options" - Check "USB debugging";

Note: If you have enabled USB debugging on your Samsung tablet, you will be automatically directed to the next step. If this does not automatically occur, click “Opened? Next..." found in the bottom right corner.

Step 3. Scan deleted messages, contacts, photos and video on your Samsung tablet

At this stage in the process, click on “start” in order to start analyzing the photos, contacts and messages on your Samsung tablet. It is important that you check your battery and ensure that it is higher than 20% so that the device does not die during the device analysis and scan.

recover deleted photos from samsung galaxy tab-Scan deleted messages, contacts, photos and video

Step 4. Preview and recover your SMSs, contacts, photos & video found on your Samsung tablet

The program will scan your Samsung tablet – this can take minutes or even hours. After this stage is complete, you can preview all of the messages, contacts and photos that have been found on your device. You can click on them if you need to view them in more detail. Choose what you would like to restore and click "Recover" to save them onto your computer. At this point you can load them back onto your Samsung tablet. The Galaxy tablet data recovery process is complete.

recover deleted photos from samsung galaxy tab-Preview and recover your data

Part 2. How to Avoid Samsung Tablet Data Loss?

An important part of Samsung galaxy tablet data recovery is ensuring that the data loss does not occur again in the future. In order to do this, follow the tips and steps below. It is always good idea to install the Dr.Fone - Backup & Restore (Android), as it will ensure that you never need to worry about data recovery for a Samsung tablet again.

Regularly back up and store important photos, messages, notes and contacts to an external source, such as a laptop or hard drive.

Be careful about who you lend your Samsung tablet to – ensure that children are well supervised when they are using your device.

Install the “Dr.Fone - Backup & Restore (Android)” program. This toolkit allows you to ensure that your data is safely stored, and it allows you to restore data back to your device whenever you want or need to do so.