Some iPhone users may accidentally delete important photos from their devices. While attempting to recover them from the "Recently Deleted" album, they might mistakenly tap "Delete" instead of "Recover." Unlike macOS or Windows, iPhones do not have a traditional Trash folder that stores deleted items permanently. However, there are still ways to potentially recover your lost photos. This article outlines the available solutions.
1. Recover Photos from iCloud Backup and Computer Backup
If your iPhone has been backed up to iCloud or connected to a Mac or PC for a backup via Finder or iTunes before the photos were deleted, you can restore your iPhone from the backup. Keep in mind that restoring from a backup will replace all current data on your iPhone with the data from the backup.
To Check iCloud Backup:
• Go to iPhone Settings -> Apple ID Account -> iCloud -> iCloud Backup.
• Check the date of the last successful backup.
To Check Computer Backup:
• Connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC.
• Open Finder (macOS Catalina or later) or iTunes (macOS Mojave or earlier or on Windows).
• Access the iPhone Summary page and review the last successful backup date.
Restoring from Backup:
If you decide to restore from a backup, you will need to erase all current data on your iPhone before restoring. However, if you don't want to overwrite all data, consider using a third-party app like Fone Rescue. This tool allows you to selectively recover photos without affecting existing data.
Using Fone Rescue:
1. Download and install Fone Rescue on your Mac or PC.
2. Open the app and select Recover from iTunes Backup or Recover from iCloud Backup. Choose your iPhone backup and click the Start Scan button.
3. Click the Photos & Videos tab to view all photos in the backup. Select the photos you want to recover and click the Export button to save them. In addition, Fone Rescue can also recover contacts, messages, and other iPhone data from backups, providing flexibility in data recovery.
2. Recover Photos from Other Devices or Sources
If your deleted photos were transferred from a digital camera, social media platform, or cloud service (like Google Photos or Dropbox), check these sources. Photos might still be accessible in their original location or synced cloud account.
• Check Social Media: If photos were shared on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or WhatsApp, you might be able to download them from your account.
• Cloud Storage Services: Log in to your accounts like Google Photos, Dropbox, or OneDrive to search for the missing photos.
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