Photo Recovery-File Rescue
What is the Deep Scan feature and how does it work?
The Deep Scan is the app's most powerful recovery tool. Unlike the regular scan, which may find nothing, the Deep Scan takes about 20 minutes on an iPhone 14 and digs through your device's storage to find lost files, even after your Recently Deleted folder is empty.
Can I preview recovered files before saving them?
Yes, the app shows recovered files as blurry thumbnails after a scan. You can tap each one to see a slightly clearer, watermarked preview, which lets you pick and choose only the photos and notes you actually need, saving you from restoring unwanted junk.
Why didn't the regular scan find my deleted files?
The regular scan only checks easily accessible areas of your phone's storage, so it often misses recently overwritten or deeply buried files. If that happens, just run the Deep Scan, which takes longer but is much more thorough and can recover files even after the Recently Deleted folder is cleared.
The app is taking a long time on the Deep Scan—is it stuck?
No, a Deep Scan can take up to 20 minutes or more depending on your device and storage size. The progress bar may seem slow, but it's normal—just leave the app running and avoid switching away to ensure the scan completes successfully.
How does Photo Recovery-File Rescue compare to apps like Disk Drill or EaseUS?
Unlike paid competitors like Disk Drill, this app is completely free with no hidden fees, and its Deep Scan is just as effective for photos and notes. However, it lacks advanced features like file sorting or cloud backup that paid apps offer, so it's best for quick, no-cost recovery of JPEGs and PNGs.
