6 Ways to Recover Deleted Messages & Photos on Samsung S22 Ultra [2026 Updated]

Method 1: Best Way To Recover Data From Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra Without Backup/Root

Let us introduce you to the easiest and the most advanced way to recover lost data from your Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra, a third-party tool called Wondershare Dr.Fone.

Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android)

Recover deleted or lost data from Samsung Galaxy S22/ S22+/ S22 Ultra devices without root access

• It can also be used to recover data from broken devices or devices that are damaged in any other way such as those stuck in a reboot loop.
• Highest retrieval rate in the industry.
• Recover photos, videos, contacts, messages, call logs, and more.
• Compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices.
• Supports recovering View Once messages from WhatsApp.

Available on: Windows Mac

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What is Dr.Fone? It’s a powerful, module-based tool designed to help users manage and fix their devices with simple, guided steps. In this guide, we’ll show you how to perform S22 ultra data recovery using Wondershare Dr.Fone’s Data Recovery module to quickly restore your lost data from a Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra.

• Step 1: To start, get Dr.Fone and install it on your computer.

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• Step 2: Connect your device to the computer and launch the app.
• Step 3: Select the Data Recovery module to recover lost data from Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra.
• Step 4: Click Recover Android Data and you will get the following screen.

• Step 5: Choose what type of data you want to recover, Select All if you want to recover all data, else choose and click Next.

• Step 6: After a thorough scan, the app will present you (as shown above) with the data it can recover from your Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra and you can preview it right here if you want.

• Step 7: After choosing, click "Recover to Computer" or "Restore to Device", as you wish.

It's that easy. And this tool even gives you the option to restore to device, something that is extremely nice to have and is a time-saver. What is more, you do not need root access(Android 2.1 or higher) to use this recovery tool. It just works.

New Feature: Did you notice the option when you selected the Data Recovery module?

This is a new option that will help you restore Google Drive backup easily including your WhatsApp data.

Limitations:

• Unfortunately, the Data Recovery module is Windows only at the moment

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Method 2: Recover Deleted Photos Or Videos From Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra's Recycle Bin

We’ve all accidentally deleted photos or videos from our smartphones and wished we could get them back. If this has happened to you, don’t panic. Here’s how to perform S22 ultra data recovery to easily restore deleted photos or videos from your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra.

Google Photos is usually the default application for handling photos and videos in Android smartphones, and it comes with a thoughtful feature that you might not have seen - a Recycle Bin.

Just like the Recycle Bin on your computer—whether it’s Linux, macOS, or Windows—Android stores deleted photos and videos in the Photos app’s Recycle Bin. To restore them, simply follow a few quick steps. Here’s how to use S22 ultra data recovery to recover deleted photos and videos from your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra’s Recycle Bin.

• Step 1: Open Google Photos and tap the Library option.

• Step 2: You will see a Bin. Tap it. This Bin contains all your deleted photos and videos over the last 30 days.
• Step 3: Tap Select at the top. Now, tap the photos and videos you want to recover and tap Restore or Restore All at the bottom, depending on whether you selected one file or multiple, to restore them from the Bin.

Limitations:

• Recycle Bin holds deleted files for up to 30 days only.

Method 3: Restore Deleted Data From Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra Using Samsung Cloud

If you are a Samsung Cloud user and take regular backups, you can recover data deleted from Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra easily by restoring a previous backup. Here is how to recover deleted data from Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra using Samsung Cloud:

• Step 1: Go to Settings > your profile > Samsung Cloud.
• Step 2: Tap Restore Data and choose your desired backup.
• Step 3: Now, select what you want to restore and tap Restore.
• Step 4: If you get a prompt to ‘Install’, worry not and tap it.
• Step 5: When restore process is finished, tap Done.

Limitations:

• 1. Cannot restore what was not backed up in the first place.
• 2. Cannot restore without an internet connection.

Tips: Wondershare Dr.Fone is a reliable tool designed to protect your important data. It allows you to back up photos, videos, contacts, and more from your Samsung S22 with just a few clicks. Compatible with over 8,000 Android devices, it also lets you selectively restore backups to any device. Along with S22 ultra data recovery, Dr.Fone ensures your valuable information stays safe and easily recoverable at all times. 

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Method 4: Restore Deleted Data From Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra Using Samsung Kies

If you want to use the Samsung Kies app to restore deleted data from Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra, here is how to use it:

• Step 1: Launch the Samsung Kies app and connect your Samsung phone to the computer.
• Step 2: Click the Backup/Restore tab and click Restore.

• Step 3: Click on a backup file of choice, making sure it is the latest possible, and click Next.

• Step 4: Choose the contents to restore and click Start Restore.
• Step 5: Click Complete when the process is finished.

Method 5: Restore Deleted Data From Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra Using Samsung Smart Switch

Did you know that Samsung Smart Switch lets you back up and restore data on your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra using your Mac or Windows computer? It’s a quick and secure way to manage backups and perform S22 ultra data recovery. Here’s how you can easily restore your data from a backup file to your Galaxy device with Samsung Smart Switch.

• Step 1: Launch Samsung Smart Switch on your computer and when the software is ready, it will prompt you to connect your Galaxy device to it.
• Step 2: When the Samsung Smart Switch screen appears, click Restore. If you have more than one backup file, choose the desired file.
• Step 3 You can choose which data to restore by clicking ‘Select Your Backup Data’.
• Step 4: Click Restore Now to start the restore process.
• Step 5: Click OK when the process is complete.

Limitations:

• 1. Cannot restore if you do not have access to the computer your backup exists on.
• 2. Cannot restore if the backup does not exist.

Method 6: Retrieve Deleted Or Lost Videos Or Photos Using Google Drive Backup

Google does its best to make things easy for its billions of users around the world, and one such attempt is giving them the ability to easily backup and restore data. However, in also typical Google fashion, things are not as easy as they are made out to be. What does that mean?

To restore deleted photos or videos from a Google Drive backup, you’ll need to reset your device to factory settings, which erases all current data. After your Samsung S22 restarts, set it up as new and select the option to restore data from your Google Drive backup. This method can assist with S22 ultra data recovery when you need to retrieve your important files.

Here's how to retrieve deleted or lost videos or photos using Google Drive backup. Note that these options might be worded differently depending on your phone manufacturer and Android flavor, another of those classic Google quirks we are so accustomed to by now.

For reference, the below options are on a OnePlus device running Android 12.

1. Reset Device to Factory Defaults

• Step 1: Go to Settings > System Settings > Backup & Reset.

• Step 2: Select Reset Phone > Erase All Data.

• Step 3: Enter your Lock Screen passcode and the process will begin.

2. Restoring Data from Google Drive Backup

• Step 1: On the Welcome Screen, you will find an option to Copy Your Data.
• Step 2: Select Google Drive Backup/ Backup From Cloud.
• Step 3: Sign In to your Google Account.
• Step 4: Choose what you want to restore and tap Restore.

Limitations:

• 1. Need an internet connection to work.
• 2. Backups can expire as per Google Policy.

Bonus Tip: How to Avoid Data Loss Again?

After going through the process of restoring your files, you’re probably wondering how to prevent data loss on your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra. The good news is it’s simple. Enable automatic backups to keep your data safe and up‑to‑date. With this feature turned on by default, you’ll have an easier time managing Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra data recovery whenever needed.

Another thing you can do is use Dr.Fone - Phone Backup (Android) to make your backup and restore process faster, easier, and much more simplified. This tool makes your backup and restore process practically painless by allowing you to choose what you want to backup and the same options are presented while restoring, allowing you to choose what to restore. So, if all you are looking for is a lost photo from two days ago, you can simply hook your phone up to the computer, launch Dr.Fone - Phone Backup, go into your backups and restore just that file that you want.

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Conclusion

Recovering deleted data from your Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra is simple when you have the right tools. Samsung offers several built‑in recovery options, while Google provides Recycle Bins in both Google Photos and Google Drive for easy restoration. For a more advanced and user‑friendly solution, third‑party tools like Dr.Fone deliver excellent results. Try Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (Android) for quick and efficient Samsung Galaxy S22/S22+/S22 Ultra data recovery anytime you need it.

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