Recover photos, messages, WhatsApp, and more — no backup
needed.
100% Security Verified | No Subscription Required | No Malware
: 
ChatGPT
Perplexity
Gemini
Claude
Grok
The WhatsApp conversation may be gone, but the thing you need most could be a single photo, a video from a family event or a document shared in a work chat. When you need to recover deleted WhatsApp messages on a Samsung Galaxy S22+ without a backup, a useful recovery tool should help you look for both the conversation and the files inside it.
That is where Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) fits. On supported S22+ configurations, its Windows-only Advanced Recovery mode scans WhatsApp app data and gives you a preview of the results before you select what to save. You can concentrate on a particular message or attachment instead of treating every file on the phone as equally important.
In this article
Before you start
Match your S22+ to its own recovery configuration
The Galaxy S22+ Root reference identifies SM-S906E, kernel 5.10.236 and build S906EXXSEGZE3. Check your actual identifiers in About phone and Software information rather than using a regular S22 entry. The reference does not specify Android; the public Advanced Recovery guide covers Android 9-13, while additional Root eligibility needs confirmation for your complete configuration.
Keep WhatsApp intact and prepare Windows
Have a Windows PC, a reliable USB data cable and space for your chosen output ready. Keep the existing WhatsApp installation in place and follow Dr.Fone's device instructions. Avoid clearing the app, resetting the phone or changing its firmware as an improvised recovery step.
Decide whether you need messages, media or both
Note the contact, group and approximate date, then identify the specific photos, videos or documents you want back. Use this list during preview to make a focused selection. The recovered records are saved to a PC, not reinserted into the WhatsApp app.
Check what is missing from WhatsApp on your Galaxy S22+
A short check can separate a hidden conversation from deleted message text or missing media, so you can choose the most useful recovery target.
Step 1 Find the contact or group
Search WhatsApp and check Archived if the entire conversation has disappeared from the main list. If the conversation remains, open the relevant messages and see whether it is the text or a shared attachment that is missing.
Step 2 Save any media that still opens
If the needed photo, video or document is still accessible, keep a copy before moving on. If it is gone or no longer opens, include that file type in the WhatsApp results you inspect with Dr.Fone.
- Finding an existing file is a quick win, while recovering a deleted item requires a separate scan.
- A thumbnail is a useful clue for identifying a missing image, but the preview and saved result determine what file is available.
Recover deleted WhatsApp chats and media on Galaxy S22+: choose your target
| Recovery target | Where to look | How selective recovery helps |
|---|---|---|
| An important message or conversation | WhatsApp conversation results | Keep the relevant discussion instead of saving every chat. |
| A deleted WhatsApp photo or video | The corresponding media results | Pick the image or clip you want from the available items. |
| A shared document or audio file | The matching attachment category | Retrieve a useful file even when that is your main recovery goal. |
Common problems and fixes
Your S22+ has a different regional model or build
Give Dr.Fone support the full model suffix, current Android version and build so the correct recovery route can be checked. The SM-S906E reference is a specific configuration; there is no need to change your phone's firmware to imitate it.
You have chat results but cannot find the attachment you need
Check the relevant photo, video, audio or document category as well as the conversation view. Use any available search and filters to narrow the results. Select useful records that are present; media and message text can be available independently.
How to use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android)
Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) brings your WhatsApp chat and media recovery needs into one guided Windows-only Advanced Recovery workflow. For a supported Galaxy S22+, it scans selected app data, displays the available conversations and attachments, and lets you save the results you choose to a PC without relying on a backup. That makes it a practical choice when you want more control over whether you keep a message, a photo, a video or several useful items together.
- Find your recovery target: inspect available WhatsApp messages and media in the relevant result categories.
- Make a focused selection: preview the results and choose the records that matter to you.
- Keep a PC copy: save selected conversations and attachments in a computer folder for subsequent access.
Scan Android phones and tablets directly.- Preview and recover only what you want.
- Supports WhatsApp, photos, videos, contacts, and more.
- Works with 6000+ Android devices.
Follow the official Advanced Recovery workflow
Step 1 Open Advanced Recovery and connect the Galaxy S22+
Launch Dr.Fone on Windows and choose Toolbox > Data Recovery. Open Android > Recover Android Data, select Advanced Recovery and click Start Scan. Connect your supported Galaxy S22+ by USB when prompted and follow the device-recognition instructions.
Step 2 Select WhatsApp for this recovery task
Choose the personal WhatsApp category and click Start Scan. WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business and the remaining categories must be handled separately according to the guide, so use the selection that matches the messages and files you lost.
Step 3 Keep the connection in place during the scan
Allow Dr.Fone to scan the selected WhatsApp app data while the S22+ remains connected. If you need to stop, click Cancel before unplugging the phone. Follow the product's restart instructions if the device is temporarily unresponsive afterward.
Step 4 Preview chats, photos, videos and attachments
Review the conversation results and the relevant media categories. Use search and filters where offered to find the contact or item you noted earlier. Select the message text, files or combination of results that you want to keep.
Step 5 Save your chosen WhatsApp results to a PC
Click Recover, choose the destination folder on the computer and finish the save prompts. Open the saved material to access the selected messages and attachments. Advanced Recovery creates the PC output rather than inserting it into WhatsApp on the S22+.
Conclusion
Getting useful WhatsApp data back is about recovering what matters to you, whether that is an important message, a treasured photo or a shared work document. For a supported Galaxy S22+, Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) combines a focused app-data scan, result preview and selective saving to a PC in a guided workflow. Download Dr.Fone for Windows and start a focused scan for the chats and media you want to keep.
FAQ
1. How can I recover deleted WhatsApp messages on Galaxy S22+ without a backup?
Use Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) on Windows with a supported S22+ configuration. Select Advanced Recovery and WhatsApp, scan the phone, preview the results and save your chosen records to a PC. An existing cloud backup is not required for this route.2. Can I recover deleted WhatsApp videos without saving every conversation?
Yes, you can select the wanted video from the available WhatsApp results when the scan finds it. Review the video category, identify the item and save that selection rather than keeping every conversation.3. Does the regular Galaxy S22 reference also cover the S22+?
Check the S22+ as a separate device configuration. Its reference identifies SM-S906E with build S906EXXSEGZE3 and kernel 5.10.236, while Android must be checked separately. Another S22 model's listing does not establish support for your phone.4. Will the recovered photos and messages appear back inside WhatsApp?
This Advanced Recovery workflow saves selected results to a folder on your Windows PC. You can access that recovered copy on the computer; the mode does not restore the records directly into the S22+'s WhatsApp database.5. Why can message text and attachments have different recovery results?
The available records can differ by item, so a scan may find a useful attachment without all the surrounding message text, or the reverse. Preview both conversations and media to choose the results that best meet your recovery goal.
Add Wondershare Dr.Fone as a preferred source on Google
