smartphone data recovery – iPhone & android san jose & bay area experts
iPhone, android, tablets - all devices, all failures
Photos, messages, contacts - if it lived on your phone, we can bring it back.
Kotar Data Recovery is trusted across the Bay Area for secure smartphone and mobile device recovery with 25+ years of expertise.
why smartphone data loss isn’t always permanent
Modern smartphones store data in encrypted flash memory chips. While some failures (like factory resets) make recovery impossible, many deleted, corrupted, or inaccessible files can be restored with professional chip-level tools.
Our lab safely extracts and rebuilds data from even severely damaged devices.
supported devices & recovery scenarios
Apple iPhone, iPad, and iOS devices
Android phones & tablets (Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, etc.)
Internal storage, SD cards, system partitions, and backups
iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, OEM systems
Water-damaged, physically damaged, or boot-looping phones
Failed updates, partial resets, stuck startup screens
Corrupted transfers or incomplete backups
typical smartphone issues we resolve
Accidental deletion – contacts, messages, photos, app data
Physical damage – water exposure, drops, screen failure
Corrupted files – photos or documents won’t open
Boot loops or frozen screens – OS won’t load
Locked phones – recovery possible if valid credentials available
Failed system updates – data loss during install or patch
Storage failure – NAND/EMMC chip corruption
Malware or ransomware – compromised files
Transfer failures – incomplete sync or corrupted migration
signs of a failing smartphone
Touchscreen unresponsive / freezing apps
Repeated restarts or boot loops
Missing files or data corruption
Battery drain or charging failure
Overheating or sudden performance drops
“No storage” error despite available space
Water damage, cracked body, or dead screen
what should you do
Stop using the phone immediately — new activity may overwrite deleted data
Avoid factory resets or third-party “cleaner” apps
Keep the phone powered off if unstable or water-damaged
Do not charge physically damaged devices until evaluated
Contact our engineers to preserve recoverable data (photos, messages, contacts, chat history)
our 3-step smartphone recovery process
Free Evaluation – Diagnosis + fixed-price quote (~2 hours after arrival)
Chip-Level Imaging – Sector-by-sector memory clone from internal storage
File Recovery & Verification – Photos, contacts, and data rebuilt and verified
how quickly do you need your data back
Standard – Completed during regular business hours
Express – Recovery ready in up to 72 hours
24/7 Emergency – Ask about round-the-clock lab service
why choose kotar for smartphone recovery
No-Data, No-Fee – Pay only for successful recovery
iPhone & Android Support – All major brands and chipsets
Professional Lab – Advanced chip-off, micro-soldering & EMMC tools
Free Shipping – Safe, secure door-to-door courier included
Transparent Pricing – Fixed quote within ~2 hours of arrival