Learning how to recover deleted browser history on Android devices is pretty straightforward. The steps are not that different from any other computer as far as the software needed and tools that will be needed are concerned. Just like with any other file on your computer, if you are able to get into the details of what was actually displayed on the screen, you can then access the data by searching for it in a search engine such as Google or Yahoo.
One such technique is the deletion of the whole project or web page. Such an approach is only applicable if you are able to see the entire thing. If you are lucky, you might be able to find some remnants of the content on the web page. For example, if you have an interesting blog that you want to keep private, you could just turn off the cookies and cache on your browser to avoid any kind of connection with the outside world. This will prevent any modifications to the browser’s history. This technique works for both Windows and Linux.
The second technique is to locate the file from the deleted place. For Windows users, this can be accomplished by looking in the “My Files” section. Android devices use the storage provisioned to the device to store the files. For example, if you had made a call to your friend’s house using your mobile phone, the file or link on his phone would be stored there. In order to access such file or link, you can follow the following steps:
Let’s Assume That We Are Trying to Get Our Deleted Browser’s History Back.
1. Antivirus
First of all, download a good antivirus application. Once the application has been downloaded, go to the settings and select the security level. You should make sure that you let it run properly. Once the application is running, go to the “manage saved files” option and delete all files from the browser’s history.
2. Extensions folder
Now, the next step is to go to the “extensions” folder. On an Android phone, it is normally kept in the same folder as the system. You should locate it and then click on the recovery file. A recovery folder usually contains two folders; one for deleted files and one for text. If you have just deleted a file, its folder may be empty or it may contain a few corrupted files.
3. Save the File
Once you have located the file, you should save the file. You should not save it directly to your PC. Instead, you should save it to your home directory ( /storage/EMFs ) or any other directory that is accessible via ADB. The reason why you should save it to your home directory is that the recovery will depend on what type of device you are using (i.e. windows) if it can successfully access the browser.
4. URL
Once you have saved the recovered file, go to the browser’s settings and look for the URL that is associated with the deleted page. For some browsers, this is the address bar or window’s address bar. For others, it’s the “about” or “home” page. You should click on the ” Recover Deleted Browser History” button to be taken to the page where the deleted pages are stored.
In most cases, you should be able to see the files that were previously stored in the browser. However, sometimes it may be damaged or corrupt. In this case, it’s necessary for you to reformat the browser. To do this, go to “Settings” and then tap on “Touchpad Settings.” This will take you to the “Backup and Restore” area, where you will be able to select the backed up file and then if you wish to undo the action, you can do so by selecting “No.”
