Android folder LOST.DIR: restore files - how it works

A backup of files between smartphone and PC is saved in the Android folder LOST.DIR. It is often difficult to restore the files. In this practical tip, we will give you all the information.

LOST.DIR: restore files - does it work?

• If you want to restore the files in the LOST.DIR folder, this usually works without problems.
• To do this, you must first connect your smartphone to the computer via USB and open the LOST.DIR folder.
• You will see files there that have no extension. Right click on any file.
• Select "Rename" and give the file any name and the extension ".webp".
• This will make the file a JPEG image and you can open the file.
• If the file is not an image, you will get an error and you should try the file extension ".mp3" for music.
• Note: If you have deleted the contents or the entire LOST.DIR folder, you can unfortunately not easily restore it. You can find a manual here.

In the next practical tip, find out what you can do if the pictures on Android are suddenly gone.