File recovery app for mobile
File Miner
is a free
utility
application for mobile from developer Cheryl Cook. It is a
data recovery
tool that helps users scan and attempt to
recover files
that were accidentally deleted. It recognizes
multiple file formats
and can even
check system-level folders
in its scan as possible locations.
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or
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, File Miner makes the process of scanning and recovering lost data easy for anyone with its
intuitive user interface
. It also has a file vault feature to help
prevent accidental deletions
from happening again in the future.
Scan and recover
As you use your smartphone daily for all types of uses, its internal storage will eventually fill up, and the only way to
free up space
again would be to delete some files. However, that process can oftentimes become confusing and result in
accidental deletions
. It's in these situations that data recovery apps come into play. File Miner is one of them that features some nice extra included.
When you first open this app, you can immediately run a
Deep Scan
of your device's internal storage. Afterward, it will display the number of recoverable files, with a breakdown into
four categories
, namely Picture, Video, Audio, and Document. Pick one to go directly to a simple
built-in file manager
to preview and choose which ones you want to recover on the list.
One handy feature included is the
File Vault
wherein you can put important files inside to avoid getting deleted. You will be alerted if you accidentally selected them for deletion next time around. Just be aware that depending on multiple factors, some files
c
an no longer be found and recovered. Also, since it's free, there are
ads i
ncluded and they can be a little intrusive at times.
Salvage what you can
In conclusion, File Miner is
a handy app
that you can try out if you accidentally deleted some files and are looking for a way to recover them. It's easy to use and is able to recognize a variety of formats. The File Vault feature is also a nice touch to help the same thing from happening again in the future. Just know that it still has limitations.