what Point is the Recycle Bin when we cant access it ???

[Judy85805]

what Point is the Recycle Bin when we cant access it ???
so our Recycle Bin is suppose to have all our Deleted items such as pictures & Messages - but when I search "My Files" there is No recycle Bin ,under more file options. Also when I go into -X-plore file manager - I see a Folder called Bin - bit it says Access Denied - Any body got any clues ??

 

[B. Diddy]

There's no Recycle Bin on Android like there is on Windows. Depending on how you deleted a file, it might be in a Trash bin -- but this would typically be if you deleted a file using the stock file manager app, or Google Photos. Deleted emails might be in a Trash folder (like with Gmail), which can be recovered within I think 30 day. But text messages typically can't be recovered if you delete them -- that's why it's often recommended to Archive a text message rather than delete it completely.

 

[mustang7757]

In My file it's the trash and 30 days
Some apps have their own trash though like gallery, Google photos

 

[bearone2]

s25+/my files

op: you're in android12, how old's your phone??

 

[Judy85805]

Thank you very much. I got it now.

 

[SyCoREAPER]

Side note. Google Photos was designed by some Highschool Intern. Trash/Recycle is not intuitively placed.

It's under 'Collections -> Trash'. Better than it used to be but still not designed well.

As far as apps go, as stated above each app does things differently. I use the stock file manager for deleting in case I change my mind and a more capable one for other tasks but the delete it final.

You have to play around with apps to see what works for you.