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Why Can’t I Find My Deleted Audio File? (SoundRecovery Tips)

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  1. 1. Check your phone’s own trash first
  2. 2. Allow access to all files
  3. 3. Use the filters and search
  4. 4. Some files are out of reach

If SoundRecovery shows "Nothing found this time", go through these points.

1. Check your phone’s own trash first

Deleted files stay in the phone’s "Recently deleted" bin for about 30 days. After that, Android removes them for good. Many apps (Files, Recorder, Gallery) have their own trash: open them and look for "Trash" or "Recently deleted".

2. Allow access to all files

Without it, hidden, cache and app folders cannot be scanned. If the switch is greyed out, see All Files Access Switch Greyed Out?

  • Filters: All, WhatsApp, Recordings, Music, Downloads, Other.
  • Search by name or folder, sort by newest, largest or longest.
  • Look for files tagged App cache: they may have no name or extension.

4. Some files are out of reach

  • Some phones (for example Pixel) keep call recordings inside the Phone app.
  • A file whose storage space was overwritten by new data cannot be recovered by any app.

Don’t lose the next one: turn on Voice Guard to keep a private copy of new voice notes and recordings automatically.

Still missing? Use Report a problem in the app or contact our support team.

Get SoundRecovery: Recover Audio & Call Recording on Google Play