That’s a terrible feeling, isn’t it, when your data’s gone — maybe forever! Ugh.
But it may not be gone, or at least, not all of it. Google, or your phone maker, may have provided at least some automatic backup services for you. Some third-party apps may have likewise saved some or all of your data.
For example, if you previously used a Google account on your smartphone, Google may have automatically saved data such as your contacts, settings, photos and videos, music, files and folders, apps, and so on. After a reset, when you log back into your Google account, this data is usually automatically restored to the phone. Info: Back up or restore data on your Android device
Some phone makers offer very similar services which may operate in parallel with, or in place of, the Google services. For example, see Back Up and Restore Data Using Samsung Cloud
And some apps — especially security apps — may also offer backup services. For example, Lookout, a popular Android anti-malware app, offers its own backup services: Lookout Features
While some of these services operate totally automatically, others require some manual setup, adjustment, or triggering. I can’t be more specific because you gave no detail about your situation. But in general, start by restoring your Google account, and go from there.
Looking ahead to the future, if you take control of the situation, you can ensure that you’ll never be in this quandary again. Instead, you’ll be able to restore everything quickly, even if your phone is reset, lost, or stolen. For info, see How can I reset my smartphone without losing data?
With just a little advance planning, you’ll never have to worry about losing data again!
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