Check the recycle bin or trash on the device
Look in cloud backups such as Google Photos, iCloud, OneDrive, or Dropbox
Search the device storage for hidden, moved, or renamed files
Check recently deleted folders in gallery or file manager apps
Restore from a local backup on a computer or external drive
Use file recovery software as soon as possible
Stop using the device to avoid overwriting deleted data
Scan the SD card, USB drive, or memory card if the video was stored there
Connect the storage device to a computer and run recovery tools
Check app-specific backups from camera, messaging, or editing apps
Recover from phone backups created with iTunes, Finder, or Android backup tools
Contact a professional data recovery service if the files are important
Save recovered videos to a different drive or location
Verify file integrity after recovery
Set up automatic backups to prevent future loss
