Deleted the wrong folder, emptied the recycle bin, formatted the wrong card? Deleted doesn’t always mean gone — but what’s recoverable depends heavily on the device and how quickly you act. DR.FONE in Nicosia assesses first and tells you honestly where you stand.
The most important step: stop using the device
When a file is deleted, the space it occupied is usually marked as free — and anything the device writes afterwards can overwrite it permanently. Every photo taken, app updated or file saved reduces the chances. If you’ve just deleted something important, stop using the device now and bring it in.
What’s realistic — device by device
- Computers and laptops — often the best chances. Files deleted from a hard drive or emptied from the recycle bin are frequently recoverable if the space hasn’t been overwritten.
- Memory cards and USB drives — also often recoverable, including after an accidental format, provided you stop using the card immediately.
- Modern phones — honestly, the hardest case. Current iPhones and Android phones encrypt their storage, which usually makes deleted data unrecoverable by any tool once it’s gone from the trash folder. The realistic routes are the app’s own “Recently Deleted” folder (photos typically stay there about 30 days) and your cloud backup — and we’ll help you check both.
We’d rather set expectations honestly than take your money for a scan that can’t work. A quick assessment tells us — and you — which situation you’re in.
Diagnosis first — no false promises
We never promise a result before assessing the device. We check what’s realistically recoverable, then explain your options and the cost before any chargeable work. Our pricing approach, including any diagnosis fee and what happens if nothing is recovered, is set out in [DATA_RECOVERY_POLICY].
Your privacy matters
Recovering files means looking at personal data. We handle every device confidentially and access only what is needed to find and restore your files, in line with GDPR and our privacy policy. Recovered data is returned to you and not shared with anyone else.
How it works
- 1. Stop using the device — then bring it in and tell us what was deleted and when.
- 2. Quick assessment — we determine what’s realistically recoverable and tell you straight.
- 3. You decide — you approve the approach and the price before chargeable work.
- 4. Handover — recovered files are returned to you on your chosen media.
If the device itself is damaged rather than the files deleted, see our main data recovery page. Questions first? Call [DRFONE_PHONE] or message us on [DRFONE_WHATSAPP].
I emptied the recycle bin — is it gone?
Not necessarily. On a computer, emptying the recycle bin frees the space but often doesn’t erase the data immediately. If you stop using the machine quickly, there’s a reasonable chance — we can assess it and tell you before you commit to anything.
I formatted my memory card. Can anything be recovered?
Often yes — a quick format typically clears the index rather than the photos themselves. The key is to stop using the card the moment you realise. Bring it in unused and we’ll assess what’s there.
Why are deleted files on phones so different?
Modern phones encrypt their storage, so once a file is fully deleted the underlying data can’t be read back by recovery tools — honestly, by us or anyone. That’s why the realistic options on a phone are the “Recently Deleted” folder and your cloud backup, and why we check those first.
What does it cost?
It depends on the device and the situation. Our diagnosis and pricing approach is described in [DATA_RECOVERY_POLICY], and you approve any cost before chargeable work.