How do I restore from the Recycling Bin?
Last Update date : May 08. 2024
Accidentally deleted photos of videos in your Gallery and want to restore them? Or perhaps you accidentally deleted your favourite Ringtone via the My Files app? Don't stress, you can easily restore them from your Recycling Bin. Just make sure you restore your files within 30 days otherwise the will be permanently removed from your Samsung Phone or Tablet.
Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary.
Restoring from the Gallery
1
Launch the 
Gallery app
![Launch Gallery app]()
Gallery app
2
Tap on 
![Tap on 3 lines]()
3
Then select Recycling bin
![Select Recycling bin]()
4
Tap on Edit
![Tap on Edit]()
5
Select the photos or videos you would like to restore back to your Gallery then tap on Restore
![Tap on Restore]()
Restoring Text Messages
1
Launch the Message app
![Launch message app]()
2
Tap on the 
![Tap on 3 dots]()
3
Tap on Recycle bin
![Tap on Recycle bin]()
4
Select Edit
![Tap on Edit]()
5
Tap on the conversation and then select Restore
![Select restore]()
Restoring Contacts
1
Launch the Contacts app
![Launch My Files app]()
2
Tap on
![Tap on 3 lines]()
3
Select Recycle bin
![Select Recycle bin]()
4
Tap on Edit
![Select edit]()
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Tap on the contact and then select Restore
![Select restore]()
Restoring from the My Files app
Please Note: This setting is exclusively available on Galaxy devices operating on Android OS Version 10.0 (Q) and above.
1
Launch the My Files app
![Launch My Files app]()
2
Scroll down the screen and select Recycle bin
![Tap on Recycling bin]()
3
Tap on Edit
![Select edit]()
4
Select the file then tap on Restore
![Tap on Restore]()
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