Originally written by Amit Kumar, updated by Dibyajyoti Kabi. First published December 24, 2018. Updated October 24, 2026.
To use EaseUS MobiSaver for Android, install it on a Windows PC, connect your phone with USB debugging on, run a scan, preview the deleted files and click Recover. Without root it can only find a limited set of files, like cached photos and thumbnails. For a deep scan of internal storage, the phone has to be rooted.
Before you try any recovery tool, check the free places your phone already keeps deleted files. A lot of “lost” photos are still sitting in a trash folder. I’ll cover both below.
Key points
- EaseUS MobiSaver for Android comes as a Windows program and as a phone app on Google Play.
- The Windows version supports Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP, according to EaseUS.
- Without root, the scan is shallow. Root gives the best chance of getting files back.
- The free version has limits on how much you can recover. The paid version removes them.
- Stop using the phone as soon as you notice data is gone, so new files don’t overwrite it.
Should I check anything before using a recovery tool?
Yes. Check your phone’s trash folders and your cloud backups first. Google Photos keeps deleted items in Trash for 30 days, or 60 days if they were backed up. Samsung Gallery has a Recycle bin, and Google Contacts can undo changes from up to 30 days ago. These are free and don’t need a PC.
- In Google Photos, tap Collections > Trash.
- On a Samsung phone, open Gallery and tap the three-line menu > Recycle bin.
- In Google Contacts, tap Fix and manage > Undo changes.
- For files, open the Files by Google app and look for Trash in the menu.
Google explains the Trash rules on its Google Photos help page.
What is EaseUS MobiSaver for Android?
EaseUS MobiSaver for Android is data recovery software from EaseUS. It scans an Android phone for deleted photos, videos, contacts, messages, music and documents, then lets you preview and save them. It can scan internal storage and SD cards, and it works with phones from Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Motorola, OnePlus and more.
You can get the Windows version from the official EaseUS MobiSaver for Android page. Only download it from easeus.com, not from mirror sites.
Do I need root to use EaseUS MobiSaver?
Not to run it, but root makes a big difference. Without root, Android blocks apps from reading the parts of storage where deleted data sits, so the scan mostly finds cached images and thumbnails. With root, the software can scan much deeper. Rooting usually needs an unlocked bootloader, which wipes your phone, so it’s not a good idea right after you lose data.
If your phone isn’t rooted, try the free checks above and a cloud backup first. Root only makes sense if you rooted the phone before the data went missing.
How do I recover deleted data with EaseUS MobiSaver?
Install the program on your PC, connect the phone, scan it, preview what it found and click Recover to save the files to your PC. The scan time depends on how much storage your phone has.
- Turn on USB debugging on your phone. My guide on enabling Developer options and USB debugging shows you how.
- Install EaseUS MobiSaver for Android on your Windows PC and open it.
- Connect the phone with a USB cable and allow the USB debugging prompt on the phone. The program detects your phone.
- Click Start to scan the phone. Keep the battery above 20 percent and don’t unplug the cable.
- When the scan ends, browse the categories on the left. Turn on the option to only show deleted items if you want a shorter list. Deleted entries show in red.
- Select the files you want, click Recover and pick a folder on your PC.
Save the recovered files to your PC, not back to the phone. Writing to the phone can overwrite data you still want to recover.
What can the free version of EaseUS MobiSaver recover?
The free version can scan and preview photos, videos, contacts and messages, but it limits how much you can actually save. EaseUS has changed those limits over the years, so check the product page before you start. The paid version removes the limit if the scan finds a lot you need.
| Version | Scan and preview | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Yes | Limited |
| Paid | Yes | Unlimited |
Contacts can be exported as CSV, HTML or VCF, and messages as HTML.
Frequently asked questions
Can EaseUS MobiSaver recover WhatsApp messages?
It can scan for WhatsApp data, but your best bet is WhatsApp’s own chat backup. If you had Google Drive backup on, reinstall WhatsApp and restore the backup during setup.
Does EaseUS MobiSaver work on Mac?
The Android version on the EaseUS page lists Windows only. EaseUS sells separate Mac recovery tools for computers.
Why can’t EaseUS find my deleted photos?
Usually because the phone isn’t rooted or the space was already overwritten by new files. The more you used the phone after deleting, the lower the chance of getting the files back.
Related guides
- How to back up your Android phone without root
- How to enable Developer options, USB debugging and OEM unlock
That’s it. Check the trash folders first, then let EaseUS MobiSaver scan for what’s left, and set up backups so you don’t need it again.
If the scan doesn’t find your files, leave a comment with your phone model, Android version and what you lost, and I’ll suggest what to try next.
