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Written by Mike Druttman
Fact checked by Nick Zelver
Updated Mar, 2024

In itself, this software cannot get back deleted photos. A possible solution would be to use mSpy’s screen recorder option that may potentially record screen activity showing deleted photos if they are accessed at some point through a ‘recently deleted’ folder or similar feature after you have already installed the app. This method depends on the fact that the pictures should be displayed on the computer’s screen while MSpy is functioning and it is switched on.

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The Challenge

With regards to such functionalities as mSpy, people often ask if it can recover erased photographs. I have used this application and hence learned about its limitations and workarounds concerning this matter.

 

Understanding mSpy's Limitations

mSpy is intended for monitoring existing data on a device. Concerning deleted photos:

  • Direct Retrieval: Once an image has been deleted from a device, the program does not possess any power of opening them.
  • Data Recovery: Contrary to data recovery tools, mspy does not access your phone’s deleted files or backup system.

 

A Potential Workaround with Screen Recorder

Nevertheless, there is another side of the coin with regard to using mSpy's screen recorder:

  • Post-Installation Recording: It can chronicle whatever goes on in your mobile.
  • Accessing Deleted Photos: These moments can then be captured provided that one views images in “recantly decited” folder or other analogue while still turned on recording sessions are active.
  • Contingent Method: This workaround relies heavily on the timing and specific user actions, making it a less direct method of monitoring deleted photos.

 

My Insights on Using the Screen Recorder

As far as my experience with mSpy goes, its screen recorder enables capturing real-time operations. Though extracting wiped away photos will never be an easy job with these steps, but indirectly it can help you understand what was happening in specific circumstances.

 

Concluding Thoughts

Although direct retrieval of such pictures is impossible via the mSpy photos monitoring function, it’s possible to use the app’s screen recorder for this purpose. This underscores the importance of understanding both the capabilities and limitations of monitoring software. As we adopt such tools in our surveillance programs, we should always remember to uphold ethical standards and respect privacy.

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