Why Does DS Recovery Need the "All Files Access" Permission?

Deleted photos are not only in your gallery folder: copies, thumbnails and leftovers can be anywhere on the phone. To search all locations, DS Recovery needs Android's Access all files permission (MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE).

How to turn it on

1. Open DS Recovery. When it asks for the permission, tap Allow.
2. Android opens the All files access page. Turn the switch on for DS Recovery.
3. Go back to the app and start the scan.

If you skipped it: Settings → Apps → DS Recovery → Permissions (or Settings → Privacy → Special app access → All files access, depending on your phone).

What the app does with it

• It reads folders on your phone to find recoverable photos and to restore the ones you choose.
• Your files are handled on your phone.