Free utility app
Document Recovery is a free utility app developed by Tasty Blueberry PI that helps you recover documents on your smartphone or tablet. It works in a similar fashion to Dr. Fone - Recover deleted data and Undeleter Recover Files & Data and uses some advanced process for performing its task.
Unlike some utility apps, it doesn't require root access, and it supports various formats, including DOC, PDF, XLS, PPY, TXT, ZIP files. This is significant because other solutions in the market offer only media recovery, supporting videos or images only. The developer is very active, and the app is constantly being updated.
Powerful yet simple
Document Recovery uses two recovery methods, which are different algorithms. If it's successful, it'll recover the files into a special folder. This may sound complicated, but it really isn't. Every step that you perform has a pop-up screen with explanations and instructions.
You can choose the algorithm to get started, and then the app will show you the files available for recovery. You can then open them or even send them via email.
Recovery not guaranteed
Unlike many others, the developer behind Document Recovery developed this app while acknowledging its shortcomings. There's no guarantee that your files can be recovered, and this is because many factors influence whether this task is possible.
This can include your phone file system, whether new data overwrote the physical space where the file was, and more. However, the developer even invites you to share your phone model with them if it doesn't work so they can hopefully update the app with a solution.
A lifesaver when it works
Document Recovery has two critical features. One is the ability to recover most types of files, while the competition mainly offers assistance for recovering photos, videos and audio. The second one is how credible the developer is and how active they are with bug-solving and improvements.
Even for those who might find the task daunting, there are video instructions, a website with additional information, and a simple interface with obvious functions like deleting the recovered documents, checking them and more. Overall, it's a reliable performer that may be a lifesaver if an important file goes missing.
