How to retrieve deleted/overwitten v4.master and default.master in sharepoint designer 2013?

Question

I accidentally deleted v4.master and overwrote my default.master in sharepoint 2013 designer.

Is there any way to retrieve these lost files? Can I download default.master anywhere to get back that copy?

Please help thank you.

Answer 1

You can retrieve the deleted items like the master page from the Site Recycle Bin as the following:

• Site Setting > Site Collection Administration > Recycle Bin

• Or navigate to sitecoll/_layouts/15/RecycleBin.aspx

• Just select your deleted master page, and then click restore!