
Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android
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What is Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android
Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android is a desktop utility for recovering certain types of deleted or lost data from Android phones and tablets. It targets individual users and small teams that need to restore contacts, messages, call logs, photos, videos, and documents, and it can also export data from a connected device to a computer. The product typically operates via USB connection and may require enabling Android debugging and, for deeper recovery modes, elevated device access depending on the device and Android version.
Android-focused recovery workflows
The product is purpose-built for Android devices rather than general endpoint or server recovery. It supports recovery and export for common mobile data types such as contacts, SMS, call history, media, and some document formats. This focus can simplify one-off phone recovery tasks compared with broader backup platforms designed for infrastructure workloads.
Preview and selective restore
Lab.Fone commonly provides a scan-and-preview workflow so users can review recoverable items before exporting. Selective recovery reduces the need to restore an entire device image when only specific records (for example, contacts or messages) are needed. Export-to-computer options also support basic archiving and evidence collection use cases.
Local PC-based operation
Recovery runs from a local Windows/Mac computer connected to the Android device, which can be preferable for users who want to avoid uploading phone data to a cloud service. Local operation can also be useful in environments with limited internet connectivity. It fits ad hoc recovery scenarios where centralized backup infrastructure is not in place.
Not an enterprise backup platform
The product is oriented to single-device recovery and export rather than policy-based, automated backups across many endpoints. It does not function like centralized data protection suites that provide scheduling, retention policies, immutable storage targets, and administrative reporting. Organizations needing governed backup and recovery at scale will typically require additional tooling.
Recovery depth varies by device
Actual recovery results can depend on Android version, device model, encryption state, and whether deleted data has been overwritten. Some deeper recovery modes may require elevated access (for example, root) or may not be available on certain devices due to platform security restrictions. These constraints can limit consistency compared with systems that recover from known-good backups.
Limited scope beyond Android
Lab.Fone for Android focuses on Android devices and does not address broader workloads such as servers, virtual machines, SaaS applications, or cloud storage. It is not designed for cross-platform endpoint fleets or heterogeneous data sources. Teams with mixed environments may need separate products for non-Android recovery and backup.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year License | $49.95 per year (tax excluded) | One license for 1 PC; all features for 1 year; auto-renewal (cancel at any time); includes 1 year free upgrades; 90-day money-back guarantee; tax excluded. |
| Lifetime License | $59.95 one-time (tax excluded) | One license for 1 PC; all features for lifetime; one-time price; lifetime free upgrades; 90-day money-back guarantee; tax excluded. |
| Business License | From $49.95 (tax excluded) | Selectable options (e.g., 5 Devices/1 PC, 9 Devices/3 PCs, 30 Devices/1 PC) and selectable duration (1 Year or Lifetime); contact sales for custom needs; tax excluded. |