How to recover deleted recent calls on Android
Have you ever accidentally deleted recent calls from your Android phone and wished you could get them back? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many Android users face this issue at some point. In this article, we will guide you through the process of recovering deleted recent calls on your Android device. Whether you’re using an older or a newer model, these steps should help you retrieve your lost call history.
1. Check the Recently Deleted Folder
The first thing you should do is check the “Recently Deleted” folder. Android devices often have a feature that temporarily stores deleted data, including recent calls, for a short period. Here’s how to access it:
1. Open the Phone app on your Android device.
2. Look for a menu or settings icon, usually represented by three dots or a gear icon.
3. Tap on the menu icon and select “Settings” or “Manage calls.”
4. Scroll down and find the “Recently Deleted” or “Deleted Calls” option.
5. If you find deleted calls in this folder, you can restore them by tapping on the “Restore” button next to each call.
2. Use a File Manager App
If the “Recently Deleted” folder doesn’t contain your deleted calls, you can try using a file manager app to recover them. These apps can scan your device’s storage and find deleted files, including call logs. Here’s how to do it:
1. Download and install a file manager app from the Google Play Store, such as ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer.
2. Open the app and navigate to the internal storage or SD card.
3. Look for a folder named “calllog” or “calllogs.” This folder contains your call history data.
4. Use the search function within the file manager app to search for “.db” files, which are often associated with call logs.
5. Once you find the “.db” file, rename it to something like “calllog_backup.db” to avoid overwriting it.
6. Copy the original “.db” file to a safe location on your computer or cloud storage.
7. Delete the original “.db” file from your Android device.
8. Rename the backup file you copied to the original “.db” file name.
9. Copy the renamed file back to the “calllog” folder on your Android device.
10. Restart your phone and check if the deleted calls have been restored.
3. Use a Third-Party Call Log Recovery App
If the above methods don’t work, you can try using a third-party call log recovery app. These apps are designed specifically to recover deleted call logs from Android devices. Here’s how to use one:
1. Download and install a call log recovery app from the Google Play Store, such as Dr. Fone or Coolmuster Android Data Recovery.
2. Open the app and select “Call Log” as the data type you want to recover.
3. Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable or Wi-Fi.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your device for deleted call logs.
5. Once the scan is complete, preview the recovered call logs and select the ones you want to restore.
6. Tap on the “Recover” button to save the selected call logs to your device or computer.
4. Backup Your Call Logs Regularly
To prevent future data loss, it’s essential to backup your call logs regularly. You can use various methods to backup your call logs on Android:
1. Use the built-in backup feature in the Phone app by going to Settings > System > Backup > Back up my data.
2. Use a third-party app like Google Drive or Dropbox to backup your call logs.
3. Use a dedicated call log backup app, such as Call Backup & Restore or Call Log Backup & Restore.
By following these steps, you should be able to recover deleted recent calls on your Android device. Remember to backup your call logs regularly to avoid losing them in the future.
