Published on February 17th, 2025
Have you ever accidentally deleted an application on your Android device and wondered how to get it back? You’re not alone! It’s natural to lose track of apps when you’re reorganizing your home screen or rearranging them into separate folders. But don’t sweat it. There are ways to recover them.
There can be multiple reasons that you might want to get an app back after deleting it. Generally, people delete an app only to find out later that they need it but can’t remember its name. In some cases, users accidentally delete apps while arranging them in order or organizing them in folders. Another case could be you had to perform a factory reset and now you wouldn’t remember the names of the apps.
In this blog, we have answers to your questions. We will explore the steps to view recently deleted apps on Android and ways to restore them (and possibly the data they had). Let’s get started!
Steps to See Recently Deleted Apps through Play Store
The simplest and most convenient way to find recently deleted apps on your Android device is through the Play Store app. This application has an app history, which keeps a list of all the apps you may have installed on your device. Follow these nine steps:
Step 1: Click on Google Play Store on your Android device. Tap on the Profile Icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. Here, ensure that you have signed in with the same account that you have previously used during the app installation.
Step 2: On the Menu, select Manage apps & devices. Some Android phones may have the My Apps & Games option.
Step 3: Tap on Manage at the top of the screen.
Step 4: Go to Installed in the upper left corner of the screen. In some devices, it might say This device instead.
Step 5: A pop-up screen will appear at the bottom with two options: Installed and Not Installed. Click on Not Installed.
Step 6: On this screen, you can see all the apps (installed or uninstalled) that are linked to your Google Account.
Step 7: Click on Name in the upper right corner. Here, you can use Filter to see your recently deleted apps.
Step 8: Click on Recently Added. Now, you will be able to find recently updated (deleted or added) applications linked to your Google Account.
Step 9: To install the app back, check off the box next to the app’s name (here it is 3340 Weather). Click on Download in the upper right corner.
*Please note that all the apps on the screen are the ones linked to your Google Account. They may not be installed on your mobile device, but you can still see them. Every application you’ve ever downloaded on any device (unless you deleted some) displays in the list, so it’s a handy tool.
Also Read: How To Upload An App To Google Play Store?
Steps to See Recently Deleted Apps through Third-Party Apps
Several third-party applications are available to dig deeper into your Android phone’s history. DroidKit and Galaxy Store are two popular ones. Let’s discuss the steps to follow for each third-party app one by one.
DroidKit
Couldn’t find your app on Google Play Store? Don’t fret it! DroidKit can help you restore all deleted applications’ APK files. It works in ‘Deep Recovery’ mode and scans your entire phone to find any deleted or missing apps. However, you require a computer or laptop to use this third-party app.
Step 1: Download DroidKit and open it on your computer. Click on Deep Recovery from Device under the Data Recovery section, as shown in the screenshot.
Step 2: Click on APK Files and hit the Start button to proceed.
Step 3: Connect your Android phone to the computer and click on Start. DroidKit will automatically check the root status of your device. Follow the steps to root your Android device, allowing the program to gain higher access and recover deleted data more effectively.
Step 4: View and select the specific APK files you wish to restore To Device or To PC. After the recovery process is finished, you will see the interface given in the screenshot below.
**Please note that rooting your Android device will delete all its data. You should make up your mind whether to take a backup of your data.
Galaxy Store
The Galaxy Store app comes in handy when you own a typical Samsung Galaxy phone or Android tablet. You must be logged into your Galaxy Account that’s linked to the deleted applications. Here’s how you should proceed:
Step 1: Find the Galaxy Store app on your Samsung device and open it. You can also type Galaxy Store in the search bar and tap on it to open.
Step 2: Now, click on the Menu button (☰) in the lower right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Click on My Apps.
Step 4: To make the search process faster, toggle the Show installed apps option off.
Step 5: Here, you can see all the apps associated with your Galaxy Account. Click on the app you wish to restore.
Recovering App Data Using PhoneRescue
We have explored two excellent tools to see recently deleted applications on your Android phone. Now, let’s discuss another tool that digs deeper into your device’s history to see and recover any lost app data. PhoneRescue is free to download and works on a computer or laptop.
Step 1: Install and launch PhoneRescue on your computer or laptop. You will find some quick instructions on how to use it on the screen.
Step 2: Now, connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable. There, you will be asked to do some tasks like enabling USB debugging and rooting your phone.
Step 3: Once you finish these steps, select the type of data you want to restore. Among various options, check off App Documents on the menu and click Next. PhoneRescue allows you to restore all the data directly to your device.
Final Thoughts
Now that we’ve explored how to see recently deleted apps on Android, it’s clear that recovering your favorite applications is entirely possible—it just takes a bit of time and attention.
You can easily restore the apps you might have accidentally deleted simply by sticking to the steps mentioned in the blog. This will ensure that your digital environment stays exactly the way you want it to be. Hope our blog helps you recover your deleted app and understand how to see recently deleted apps on Android!
