Help How do I recover a deleted file without rooting on Galaxy S5 with Android 5.0?

[Nebulous]

I posted this on another site and got an answer that it may not be possible. I'd like a second or twelfth opinion.

I accidentally deleted an extremely important audio file. Recuva and similar programs that I've tried can't access the phone with Android 5 (I think that started with one of the Android 4.x releases).

This is an employer-provided phone, so I cannot root it.

Am I screwed? Please tell me there is hope!

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Without root, your options are very limited… and the more you use your phone, the less likely it becomes that the file can be recovered via any means. I think your best bet is Dr.Fone for Android. It requires a pc, and it's not free, though the trial scan to determine recoverability is.

If you go the Dr.Fone route, be sure to search online for discount codes - they are commonly available, and can save you up to 50%. GL!

 

[dvhttn]

Was the file on an SDCard in the phone? If so can you take it out and plug it into the PC to try?

Dave