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Where is the trash on a Samsung phone, how to empty it or recover files

Answer 1

Find the trash on AndroidEmpty trash on AndroidRestore trash on AndroidEmpty and restore trash on iPhoneAlways keep an eye on deleted filesSwitch to third-party providers: Use Google Photos for multiple devices

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Find the trash on Android

On a Mac or Windows computer, it's usually no problem to check out the trash. Where the recycle bin feature was not implemented at all before Android 9 or at the latest Android 11, deleted files now have a temporary home. With Android devices it can still result in a fruitless scavenger hunt. For some devices - especially Samsung smartphones - you can find deleted files here:

1. Open the Gallery app on your Android.
2. Click the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines) in the bottom navigation bar.
3. In the window that opens you can find, among other things, the “ Recycle Bin” folder along with the Recycle Bin symbol. Tap this.

On other Androids, the trash function is in the photo app, but not in a submenu. Open the Gallery app and select the Albums icon . You should see a folder called “ Trash” or “ Deleted Files” here .

Empty trash on Android

To empty the trash, simply open the trash app or the corresponding album - depending on the model. Mark all the files that you want to permanently delete by long-pressing on a file in the first step and then tapping on the checkboxes of the file you want to delete. You can then permanently remove the files by pressing the “ Delete ” button. If you want to empty the entire trash, click “ Edit” > “ Empty . ” If you're on the go on your tablet, you can also use the right mouse button to mark a file or remove it directly. But be careful: Once you have deleted the items from the trash, they are irrevocably lost - you can no longer restore them. So be sure that you really don't want to keep the deleted photos before tapping the button.

If you want to restore deleted data, you have 30 days from the time of the previous deletion. After this period, the Android trash will be automatically emptied.

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On some Android phones, the trash folder is a little rare. 

Restore trash on Android

Once you have found the trash and your deleted images, restoring them is child's play:

1. In the Android trash, either hold down an image or tap “ Edit” in the top right corner .
2. Mark any removed items you want to transfer from the Trash to your Gallery.
3. On most Android phones, the “ Restore” option appears at the bottom left . Select them.
4. The once deleted files will automatically be listed in the original folder.

Switch to third-party providers: Use Google Photos for multiple devices

Not satisfied with the pre-installed gallery app? Then you can download another app with its own trash can from the Google Store. The Google Photos app is particularly popular because it can be connected to your Google account and synced with other devices. If necessary, you can upload your photos and videos to Google Drive and save storage space on your phone. To navigate to the trash:

1. Open the app and go to “ Gallery” in the navigation at the bottom right .
2. You can manage your images and videos in the new window. One of the tiles above is the trash can.
3. Click “ Select” in the top right corner .
4. You will now be given two options below: “ Delete all ” and “ Restore all” . If you have previously marked deleted objects, you can also select them individually or in groups.

Be careful here too: if you empty your trash, the files will be deleted once and for all. The file manager or other system tools won't help either.

Empty and restore trash on iPhone

You don't have an Android smartphone but an iPhone in your hand? Congratulations: You will be guided to your deleted photos much more intuitively. To do this, go to the “Photos” app > “Albums” and scroll down to “Other”. Now all you have to do is tap on “Recently Deleted”. For security reasons, Face ID or your selected unlocking mechanism will be requested. You treat deleted files similarly to those on an Android device:

1. Tap “ Select” at the top right .
2. Select deleted items and choose “ Delete All ” or “ Restore All” in the bottom navigation .
3. Selecting individual files also works here. Last but not least, confirm with “ Restore Photo” or “ Delete ” .

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After deleting a document, you have one month to bring removed images back into your gallery. They will then be automatically removed from your storage. 

Always keep an eye on deleted files

Once you know where the trash is on your Android phone, emptying or restoring the folder is a simple task. Always keep in mind that after 30 days, your deleted files will automatically be deleted forever. Although this saves storage space, it can potentially ruin valuable vacation memories. So checking every now and then to see which files want to say goodbye is not a bad idea.

Answer 2

Samsung Trash in My Files How to enable cart How to empty the trash or restore files from it Gallery Photo Basket

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On Samsung Galaxy phones, if you use the built-in My Files or Gallery apps, there is a trash can from which files, photos, and other items are deleted by default if the trash feature is enabled. And novice owners often have questions about this feature.

In our article, we will tell you in detail where the trash is located on a Samsung phone, a separate trash for files and photos, how to clear or restore files from the trash, enable or disable the trash, as well as additional information that may be useful.

Samsung Trash in My Files

When deleting files using the My Files file manager on a Samsung Galaxy phone, you get a pop-up notification "Move file to Trash?" or “Move a folder to the trash?”, and most often the question of where the trash is located is associated with this application. 

The answer is simple: To open the Trash and view its contents, press the menu button (three dots in the upper right corner of the screen) and select Trash. If you do not have this option, you need to enable the Recycle Bin in the settings.

In fact, the files and folders in the trash are stored in a hidden system folder (hidden files can be enabled in the "My files" settings) in the internal memory:

android/data/com.sec.android.app.myfiles/files/trash

How to enable cart

Now some features to keep in mind if you are having problems with the trash on your Samsung:

Recycle Bin must be enabled for the Recycle Bin to work. To turn it on or off, in the My Files section, go to Settings and use the toggle on the trash can in the File Management section.

Files deleted to the Recycle Bin are saved as My Files application data in the folder you specified the path to earlier. If you use any tools to clear the cache and application data, such cleaning may "take" the contents of the Recycle Bin with it. As a result, you won't be able to restore your files if needed.

How to empty the trash or restore files from it

The purpose of the Recycle Bin on a Samsung phone is to let you easily recover deleted files. If you want to exclude this possibility, you can either completely empty the Recycle Bin or delete individual files and folders from it:

Open the Trash using the Menu - Trash option in the My Files application.

To restore individual files, click Edit, select the desired files and folders, then click Restore at the bottom. You can also select items with a long press without pressing the Edit button.

To completely empty the trash, click the "Empty" button.

If you want to delete individual files and folders from the Recycle Bin, use the same method as in the first step, but click "Delete" after selecting the files.

Gallery Photo Basket

The Samsung Gallery app also has a trash can for deleted photos and other images. Its use is no different from using files.

• To open the Trash, press the menu button in the Gallery app and open Trash.
• In the trash, by clicking on the "Edit" button, you can select the desired photos, and then either restore or delete them. Restoration is performed to the same place in the phone memory where the photo was originally saved.
• If the "Trash" item is missing, you can turn on the trash: open the "Settings" item in the same menu, find the "Trash" switch and set it to the "On" position.
• The actual location of the Gallery Trash files is the system Android app data folder/data/com.sec.android.gallery3d/files/.trash. The files in it are not ordinary JPEG photos. You may also lose the contents of the Recycle Bin after clearing the cache and data of the Gallery app.