3. "1st: Were you by chance taking advantage of Google Photos auto backup?" In response to Reply # 2
2nd: Download ES File Explorer, I don't know for sure, but it might allow you to browse more folders than the stock file browser (if LG's even have one). Maybe there's a deleted folder ? Also I know ES has it's own photo explorer too....maybe it can scour your phone and find all photos everywhere?
7. "worth a look." In response to Reply # 4 Mon May-02-16 09:29 AM by tariqhu
thanks.
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actually, I did try the trial version of this. it only found 300 of the files. the trial version is supposed to at least show you the files that the paid version can recover.
I used a diff app, recuva. it found all the files and put them in the right folder structure. but the pics aren't viewable.
the good thing is that the files are still there. I'll check out the file viewer that you suggested.
it would be nice if devices had a recycle bin. I bet there's an app for that.