You formatted your Samsung phone, or deleted a folder of photos, and now there is no backup to restore from. Samsung Mobile Phone Recovery Pro from LionSea is a Windows tool aimed at exactly that situation: getting lost files back off a Samsung phone or its SD card.
Quick facts
- Version: 2.6.8
- Platform: Windows
- License: free trial, then paid
- Download size: about 2 MB
Key features
Get back photos, videos, music and documents
The program recovers photos and videos created by your Samsung phone or transferred from other devices. It also recovers music, documents and archives stored on the SD card inside the phone.
Recover files after an accidental format
It is designed for people who formatted their phone by mistake. It can also bring back deleted photos and lost video files.
Preview before you recover
A preview function lets you look at lost data first, so you can check that a file is what you want before you recover it.
Works with other phone brands too
Besides Samsung, the vendor says it supports Blackberry, Nokia, LG, Panasonic, Sharp, Toshiba and a number of other makers.
Who it's for
It suits Samsung owners who keep their data on the phone or its SD card and have no recent backup. It is built around a short, click-through recovery process, so you don't need technical skills.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Small download and a simple interface
- Preview of recoverable files
- Free trial available
- Covers many file types and other phone brands
Cons
- Windows only
- Reviewers on Software Informer report that the Help and update-check functions point to a different LionSea program, CardRecovery Pro
- The same reviewers say it did not detect their connected Samsung phones and call it pricey
FAQs
Does it only work with Samsung phones?
No. Samsung is the focus, but the vendor lists support for many other brands.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. It is distributed as a free trial.
What can it recover?
Photos, videos, music, documents and archives, including files stored on the phone's SD card.
Can I see files before recovering them?
Yes, through the preview function.