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Where are my data?? Excel for Android loosed autosaved files

Anonymous
2025-06-02T00:46:25+00:00

Hello,

For the first time, I had a problem with my Excel app on my Android phone. I’ve always used the app for work and never had issues with the auto-save feature. I have a consistent habit of saving the file every 15 minutes, either by closing the spreadsheet or actively clicking the save button. I do this precisely to avoid data loss, since the data is collected in the field, making it unfeasible to restart the work in case any information is lost.

However, this time it didn’t help... I lost all my data from two full days of work—out of nowhere! When I opened the file, Excel simply hadn’t saved the changes, even though I had constantly saved the spreadsheet and confirmed that the “Saved” message appeared next to the file name. After finishing the work, I saved the spreadsheet the same way and didn’t open it again. But when I went to reopen it, I found that the file had a modification date from two days earlier.

I would like to know if there is any explanation for this and if there is any way to recover the lost data.

Please help, i'm desperate!

Microsoft 365 and Office | Excel | Other | Android

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-02T14:45:58+00:00

    Hi GabrielGuerra1

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand how frustrating it can be to lose important data unexpectedly. There are a few things you can try to recover your lost data:

    Possible Recovery Methods

    Check OneDrive or Cloud Backup If your Excel app is connected to OneDrive or another cloud service, check if an older version of the file exists there. Sometimes files are automatically saved to the cloud.

    Look for Temporary or AutoRecover Files

    Open Excel and go to File > Open > Recent

    Scroll to the bottom and click Recover Unsaved Workbooks

    If your lost data is there, you can restore it.

    Search for Local Backup Files Some Android devices store temporary versions of files in the storage directory. You can try checking: Android > Data > com.microsoft.office.excel > files

    Try Checking the File History (If Using OneDrive)

    If your file was saved on OneDrive, right-click the file in OneDrive (on a PC) and select Version History

    See if an earlier version with your data is available.

    Restart Your Device & Check Again Sometimes Excel might have saved the latest version but is failing to show it. Restarting your phone can refresh the cache and might help display the correct file.

    Why Might This Have Happened?

    Sync Issue: If the file was open in multiple places, changes might not have synced properly.

    App Glitch: Occasionally, the app may not correctly register saved versions.

    Storage Issues: If your phone’s storage is low, auto-saving may have failed.

    If none of these solutions work, I recommend reaching out to Microsoft Support directly here for further assistance.

    Best Regards,

    Lonex P.

    Microsoft Moderator

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-06-04T14:48:54+00:00

    Hi GabrielGuerra1

    We have noticed that you have not replied to our last response. We would like to know if the issue you have raised to us is still on-going. If yes, please reply to the thread so we can continue troubleshooting your concern.

    Thank you.

    Best Regards,

    Lonex P.

    Microsoft Moderator

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-06-06T14:54:28+00:00

    Hi GabrielGuerra1

    This my 2nd follow-up regarding your "Where are my data?? Excel for Android loosed autosaved files" issue. We would like to know if the issue you have raised to us is still on-going. If yes, please reply to the thread so we can continue troubleshooting your concern.

    Thank you.

    Best Regards,

    Lonex P.

    Microsoft Moderator

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