Recycle Bin

Restore and Recover Deleted Photos, Videos and Files - Like Computer

AA-Android Apps · com.aainc.recyclebin

4.0 out of 5 (3 ratings) 5M+ downloads v4.4 6 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.4 (44)
Updated: May 29, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 6 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Tools (app)
Permissions: 15 (4 sensitive)
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Recycle Bin is an app by AA-Android Apps in the Tools category. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.8, the minimum Android version rose from 3.0 to 6.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive, including read media images, read media video and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.3. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.4

Version 3.6-4.4 [05-28-2026] fix crash bug Version 3.1-3.6 [02-23-2023] Fixed navigation issue on Android 11+ broken Version 3.0-3.0 [09-18-2022] Added 15 Languages, Instruction Videos Version 2.6-2.9 [09-14-2021] Fixed navigation issue Version 2.0-2.5 [09-04-2019] Fixed major issue with app crashing Version 1.8-1.9 [08-22-2018] Fixing Bug for Android 8 and 9 devices Version 1.3-1.8 [03-03-2017] Fixed Major issue for android 7 Version 1.0-1.2 [01-31-2016] Functioning Recycle Bin

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This App works exactly like the recycle bin on your computer. The Recovery Bin is activated and deactivated by pressing the play button. Once activated, any file you delete will appear in bin for restoration or full deletion. -Restores full quality Videos and Images, low storage/memory requirements -Fully respects user privacy: Never asks for personal information and no files are backed up to any servers -Works in the background even if the app is swiped away, or phone restarted. -user can turn the Bin on/off with 1 button, or un-install with no strings attached -1 button restore or delete, preview files before delete Note: files are restored to where they were located. Use galley app or any file browser to view restored photos and videos. Other Apps by me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=AA-Android+Apps Instruction Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyeqnJrj38s

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v1.8. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v3.8 it requires Android 6.0+.

v4.4 LATEST May 29, 2026 6 MB TRUSTED v4.3 May 22, 2026 6 MB TRUSTED v4.1 Mar 11, 2026 6 MB TRUSTED v3.8 Mar 25, 2026 6 MB TRUSTED v3.6 Feb 17, 2026 4.7 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “AA” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play May 29, 2026
Signed byCN=AA, OU=Incorporated, O=AA, L=USA, ST=USA, C=USA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)87:C3:AF:91:92:65:84:B3:16:77:3D:5E:20:A4:53:88:60:BE:23:57
File MD54273224d3e71464c8c005ff509e72681
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Recycle Bin requests 15 permissions, 4 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read media audio Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO
Read media images Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
Read media video Sensitive android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.aainc.recyclebin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

Recycle Bin APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Recycle Bin for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 3.6 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 3.6 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Recycle Bin APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 4273224d3e71464c8c005ff509e72681.