Sony Photo Recovery - Restore Lost Sony Photos with Simple StepsStep 1. Install and Launch the Software on Computer
At first, download and install the right version of Sony Photo Recovery software on the PC. Then work it and connect your Sony smart phone to the computer via USB cord. If this program fails to detect your mobile phone, please follow the direction to enable USB debugging on your device.
1) For Android 2.3 or earlier: Enter "Settings" < Click "Applications" < Click "Development" < Check "USB debugging"
2) For Android 3.0 to 4.1: Enter "Settings" < Click "Developer options" < Check "USB debugging"
3) For Android 4.2 or newer: Enter "Settings" < Click "About Phone" < Tap "Build number" for several times until getting a note "You are under developer mode". Then you may back to "Settings" < Click "Developer options" < Check "USB debugging".
If your Sony device runs Android 4.2 or newer, you will see a pop-up window on the screen. Then choose "Always allow from this computer" and "OK".
After the above process, you should turn on the USB storage on your phone. Then click the "Refresh" button to get your device identified smoothly.
Step 2. Preview Deleted Sony Photos, Ready to Restore
After getting your device detected, you will see that all lost photos are scanned and arranged into different folders according to the formats (see picture). Now you can touch the corresponding options to view and mark your lost photos.
After one hit on "Recover" icon, you will save all deleted photos to your computer in a flash. In the same way, you can try to regain lost videos, contacts, text messages and more from Sony phone without any difficulty.