Deleted Photos On Samsung S22 Series? Easily Recover It

Lost Your Photos on a Samsung S22? Here's How You Can Actually Get Them Back

Let’s face it—our smartphones are practically memory vaults. They store our snapshots of life: travel photos, family moments, pet videos, important documents. So when you accidentally delete photos on your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra, it feels more personal than technical.

The gut reaction? Panic. Maybe you long-pressed and deleted a batch of pictures while organizing your albums. Or perhaps a system update glitched, and your gallery got wiped. Whatever the reason, one thing’s for sure: you want those photos back, and you want them now.

Here’s the good news: deleted photos on a Samsung S22 series phone aren’t necessarily gone forever. With the right know-how, you can often recover them—even if you didn’t back them up. This article walks you through 4 practical, original solutions that don’t rely on recycled software tricks. We’ll show you recovery strategies that most tech blogs miss, plus one professional method using our own reliable tool.

Understand What Happens When You Delete Photos

When you delete a photo from your Samsung S22 series phone, the system usually doesn’t erase it right away. Instead, it marks the space as "available for reuse." Until that storage space gets overwritten by new data, the photo can often be retrieved. But this also means time is critical—the sooner you act, the higher your chance of recovery.

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Method 1: Recover from Samsung's Trash Folder (Before 30 Days)

Samsung’s One UI includes a hidden gem: a built-in Trash folder for deleted Gallery photos. It's basically a safety net that stores your deleted files for 30 days.

1. Open the Gallery app on your Samsung S22.
2. Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom right (or the hamburger icon).
3. Select Trash (sometimes labeled as “Recycle Bin”).
4. Browse the list of deleted photos.
5. Tap and hold the photos you want to restore.
6. Hit Restore to send them back to their original location.

Tip: If you don’t see the Trash option, go to Settings > Gallery settings > Trash, and ensure it’s turned on.

When this works: If it’s been less than 30 days since deletion and you didn’t manually empty the Trash.

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Method 2: Restore from Samsung Cloud (If Backup Was Enabled)

If you had Samsung Cloud backup turned on, you might be able to restore photos deleted even beyond 30 days.

1. Go to Settings > Samsung Account > Samsung Cloud.
2. Tap Restore data.
3. Choose Gallery from the list of backup options.
4. Select a backup date (based on when you believe the photos were still intact).
5. Tap Restore and wait for the process to complete.

Note: Samsung Cloud is phasing out in some regions. If unavailable, this method may be replaced by OneDrive sync under Gallery > Sync with OneDrive.

When this works: If you had automatic cloud sync enabled and your phone was backed up recently.

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Method 3: Use iDATAPP Android Data Recovery (Best for Permanently Deleted Photos)

If your photos are permanently deleted—not in Trash, and no cloud backup—then basic tricks won’t help. You’ll need a deep scan using professional Android photo recovery software, and that’s where our iDATAPP Android Data Recovery tool comes in.

It’s designed to recover lost photos, videos, messages, and other files directly from your device—even if the data isn’t visible anymore.

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Step 1: Download and install iDATAPP Android Data Recovery on your PC:

Step 2: Connect your Samsung S22 to the PC via USB.

• Enable USB Debugging on your phone (Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging).

Step 3: Launch the software and select Photos or Gallery as the file type to scan.

Step 4: Preview the recoverable photos—choose what you need and hit Recover.

Why it works: Unlike ordinary file explorers or system-level recovery, iDATAPP performs a low-level data scan that digs into deleted, unindexed memory blocks.

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Method 4: Explore Internal Storage via Smart File Access (No Root Required)

This method is lesser known but sometimes effective, especially for users who store camera photos in custom directories or use third-party camera apps.

1. Connect your Samsung S22 via USB to your computer.

2. Set the phone's USB mode to File Transfer (MTP).

3. Open This PC (Windows) or Android File Transfer (Mac).

4. Navigate to:

• Internal Storage > DCIM > Camera
• Also check: Pictures, Downloads, Photo Editor folders

5. Look for oddly named or hidden files. Sometimes, partial or deleted files remain in cache directories.

6. Copy any useful files to your desktop for inspection.

Tip: If you’re comfortable using the command line, tools like ADB can reveal cached thumbnails and temporary image files.

For users who have not formatted their phone and whose deletion may have left residual data traces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Conclusion: Bring Your Photos Back to Life

Recovering deleted photos on your Samsung S22 series isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s totally doable with the right strategy. From built-in Trash and cloud syncs to our professional iDATAPP Android Data Recovery tool, there’s hope even for “permanently” deleted images. The key? Don’t delay, and use methods tailored to your situation.

Remember:

• Act quickly.
• Avoid overwriting data.
• Choose tools that actually work (not just look pretty).

Whether you’re salvaging family memories or reclaiming important work visuals, the solutions above can help you restore what matters most.