If you want to recover some deleted files on your Android device instead, refer to our detailed guide to learn how to do so.
On Android
This section will go over how you can find and recover deleted apps on Android phones. Use the table of contents above to skip to the iOS section if you have an iPhone.
Finding deleted apps
Most apps on an Android phone are installed via the Google Play Store. Fortunately, when you install an app, the Play Store automatically logs it and syncs it with your Google account. Hence, even when you uninstall that app, you can find it later on in your Library. This way, if the app in question was a paid app, you can reinstall it for free anytime, provided that you use the same Google account you used to purchase that app. At any rate, these are the steps to find your deleted apps:
Recovering recently deleted apps
To recover your recently deleted apps, follow these steps:
Using a third-party app manager
Android’s open-source nature allows developers to design and create their own apps. These apps aren’t always available on the Play Store, but can often be found on the Internet, particularly on sites like GitHub, where they are available to download as APK packages. Downloading and installing APKs is referred to as “sideloading,” since you are loading an app onto the device from an unconventional means. In fact, sideloading works on TVs too and it’s how you can get ad-free YouTube on your Android/Google TV as well. Because these apps aren’t obtained through the Play Store, they won’t appear as owned apps in your library. To keep track of all your apps, including these externally sourced ones, it’s a good idea to use a third-party app manager. We recommend using the App Manager app for this purpose. Here’s how to set up App Manager and use it to view your recently uninstalled apps:
Finding uninstalled apps on App Manager
Recovering recently deleted apps through App Manager
On iOS
This section will go over how you can find and recover deleted apps on iPhones.
Finding deleted apps
iOS, being more restrictive in nature, by default, allows you to install apps only through the App Store (there are some workarounds, but none are official). Anyhow, similar to Android’s Play Store, the App Store syncs all your downloads and purchases to your Apple ID. Therefore, to find your deleted apps, follow these instructions:
Recovering recently deleted apps
To recover a recently installed app:
Conclusion
Recent updates to both Android and iOS have simplified the process of finding and recovering deleted apps. Leveraging the power of cloud storage, you can now store your app data safely, ensuring it’s available even if you lose access to your device. In the case of APKs, their data is not synced as they are external entities. However, you should exercise caution when installing APKs and should do so only from trusted websites. We hope this guide has been helpful. Don’t forget to sync your data regularly to keep your app information up to date. Feel free to share this article with anyone who might find it useful, and leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions!
