PhotoRec

To recover photos and videos on Linux, use a tool called PhotoRec. It's free data recovery software that supports many file systems and can recover various file types, including photos and videos. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use it:

1. Installing PhotoRec:

- Open the terminal. ???

- Install PhotoRec using the package manager. For Debian-based systems (like Ubuntu), type: sudo apt-get install testdisk.

2. Launching PhotoRec:

- In the terminal, type sudo photorec. ??

- Once started, the program will ask you to choose the disk from which you want to recover files.

3. Selecting Partition:

- Choose the partition or device from which you want to recover data.

- Select the file system, if prompted (usually PhotoRec can detect this automatically).

4. Choosing Recovery Options:

- Choose the type of recovery. You can select 'Free' (unallocated space only) or 'Whole' (entire partition).

5. Selecting Location for Recovered Files:

- PhotoRec will ask you to choose a location to save the recovered files. Ensure you have enough free space on the target disk. ??

6. Starting the Recovery Process:

- After selecting all options, PhotoRec will start scanning and recovering files.

- The process can take a while depending on the size and condition of the disk.

7. Checking Recovered Files:

- After the process is complete, check the destination folder where PhotoRec saved the recovered files.

- You can browse the recovered files and check their condition.

Remember, the effectiveness of data recovery depends on factors like the time elapsed since the files were deleted, and actions performed on the disk after their deletion. For damaged disks or complex data recovery issues, professional help might be necessary. ??????? #LinuxRecovery #PhotoRec #DataRescue ???????