Recently Deleted Photos on iPhone [6 Ways to Recover Photos from iOS]

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Have you heard of the Recently Deleted folder on your iPhone? What can you do with this folder, and how can you recover deleted photos from an iPhone? In this article, we'll introduce seven data recovery methods to help you restore deleted iPhone photos.

Can I retrieve recently deleted photos or any other lost data from iCloud? If yes, how should I proceed? This is my first iPhone, and I previously used an Android device. Many thanks. -- From the Apple Community

To recover permanently deleted photos, you can use a professional iPhone recovery tool. You can also restore deleted pictures from an iTunes or iCloud backup. Read on to learn how to get your photos or other data back.

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Quick Fix to Recover Recently Deleted Photos from iPhone:

You have up to 30 days to recover photos or videos you accidentally deleted from the Recently Deleted album. Recovered photos and videos go back into the All Photos album. Here's how to get back a deleted photo or video:

    1. Open "Photos" and tap on the "Albums" tab. 2. Scroll down and select "Recently Deleted." 3. Tap "Select," then choose "Restore All" or individually select the photos or videos you want to keep. 4. Confirm your selection and tap "Restore" again.

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How to Find Recently Deleted Photos on an iPhone

By default, the iPhone stores photos and other images in an app called “Photos.” This program comes preinstalled on all iPhones, as it serves as the primary repository for this type of data, and users cannot delete it. It also comes with various folders to organize everything.

When you delete a photo, it's moved to the Recently Deleted album, where it stays for 30 days before being permanently removed. You can recover it by following these steps:

Step 1: Open the Photos app.

It should display a series of albums, such as “All Photos,” “People,” “Places,” and so on. Scroll down to “Recently Deleted.”

Album List

Step 3: Tap the “Recently Deleted” folder. This will show you photos that are scheduled to be deleted, along with how much time remains before they are permanently removed from your iPhone. This grace period usually lasts 40 days after the photos were “deleted.”

Step 4: When you choose “Recover Photo,” the picture goes back into your camera roll.

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How to Recover Permanently Deleted Photos from an iPhone

You may occasionally want to clear up space on your iPhone by deleting photos that have been in the Recently Deleted album for over 30 days. In such cases, you might need to know how to recover permanently deleted photos on iPhone if the need to restore them ever arises.

If you have a backup of your photos or videos, you can restore recently deleted photos on your iPhone. You can recover permanently deleted iPhone pictures from an iTunes backup, or restore them through the iCloud service.

These approaches are described below.

Use an iPhone Photo Recovery Tool Without a recovery strategy in place, your data could be lost for good. If you can't afford to lose important files, it's best to download a reputable iPhone photo recovery tool.
Restore from an iCloud Backup If you've been backing up your iPhone data to iCloud, you may be able to recover deleted photos from one of those backups. However, you will have to erase everything on your iPhone.
Restore from an iTunes Backup

If you used iTunes to back up your iPhone, this tool can restore deleted or lost images. But an iPhone or iPad backup will wipe all information and settings.

Recover with Finder on Mac Finder is the default place to handle folders and files on a Mac. On macOS 10.15 and later, if you regularly back up your iPhone, Finder can also be used to locate and recover images:
Find Hidden Photos on Your iPhone With no iTunes, you'll need to use Finder to sync iPhone data on macOS Catalina and later.
Recover from Cloud Storage If you use a cloud service like Dropbox or OneDrive, you can create separate backups of all your images that sync with a folder on your computer, separate from iCloud and iTunes.

Fix 1: Use iPhone Photo Recovery Software

As we explained, using iCloud or iTunes to restore deleted photos will wipe all information from your iPhone. You can use this iOS data recovery software to retrieve deleted data without erasing anything, thus preventing data loss.

With the help of the MobiSaver tool, you can safely retrieve deleted contacts, photos, messages, videos, and other iOS data from iTunes or iCloud without erasing your device. You might even be able to recover iPhone data after a restore without a backup. Additionally, MobiSaver offers many great file recovery features.

    - It can restore lost WeChat messages, contacts, videos, movies, chat logs, and more from your iPhone or iPad – with or without a backup. - This powerful program lets you select individual photos to recover to your device, rather than using traditional recovery methods that restore all content to your iPhone.

To recover recently deleted photos from your iPhone:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer

Launch MobiSaver, choose Recover from iOS Device on the left, and then click Start.

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Step 2: Scan the Lost iPhone Photos

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find the existing photos as well as some lost ones for you.

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Step 3: Preview and recover photos

Click on “Photos” on the left, and you can view and select the photos in your phone clearly. Then click “Recover to Computer” or “Recover to Device” to start retrieving the photos.

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Fix 2: Restore from an iCloud backup

If, for some reason, the recently deleted photo isn't in the Recently Deleted album of the Photos app, you can still recover the recently deleted photo through iCloud. Here's how to restore deleted iPhone photos without saving them to your computer first:

Step 1: Open Settings on your iPhone, then choose your Apple ID.

Step 2: Tap “iCloud,” then choose “Manage Storage.”

Step 3: Tap “Recently Deleted,” and then select the files that might contain your photos.

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Step 4: Check if you have a backup that contains the photos you want to restore

Step 5: If found, click “Recover” to start retrieving your recently deleted photo.

During the recovery process, make sure your iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network for a smoother experience.

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Fix 3: Restore from iTunes Backup

If you have ever backed up your iPhone using iTunes, you can use this tool to restore deleted or missing photos. The process is straightforward and only requires your iPhone, a USB cable, and a computer.

To restore deleted iPhone photos from an iTunes backup, follow these steps: **Step 1**: Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 2: Launch iTunes.

iTune

Step Three: In iTunes, select your iPhone and click the “Restore from Backup” option.

Step 4. Select the recently deleted photo you want to restore and tap “Recover.”

This approach restores the entire backup, which means that any data added since the backup was taken is lost.

Solution 4: Launch Finder on Mac to Recover

You can use a backup from your Mac to restore deleted photos from your iPhone. If you have been using Mac Finder to sync your data, you should be able to recover the photos from that backup.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your Mac.

Step 2: Open Finder and select your iPhone.

Step 3: Click “File” and then select “Image Capture.”

Step 4: Select the photos you want to restore and tap “Import.”

If you use iCloud Photos, you can also view photos stored in your iCloud account by choosing Photos instead of Image Capture.

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Solution 5: Find Hidden Photos on Your iPhone

If your Recently Deleted photos on iPhone are hidden but not deleted, you can get them back.

To restore deleted iPhone photos from an iTunes backup, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open the Photos app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Tap “Albums,” then choose “Hidden.”

Step 3. Find the recently deleted photo you want to restore, and tap it.

Step 4: Tap the Share icon, then choose “Unhide” to restore the deleted photo.

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Fix 6: Recover from cloud storage

Finally, if you use a cloud service such as Dropbox or OneDrive, you can back up any photos that aren't in the iCloud or iTunes sync folders on your computer.

Step 1: Sign in to your cloud storage account on your iPhone.

Step 2: Find the folder that contains the picture you want to restore.

Step 3: Choose the photos you want to recover and click “Download.”

Step 4: The photo downloads to the Photos app on your iPhone.

The specifics will vary depending on your cloud storage service.

Conclusions

This article discusses the possible reasons for photos disappearing from your iPhone recently and provides 6 solutions for each issue. You can look up the problem you're encountering and try the troubleshooting methods to recover your photos.

Additionally, we strongly recommend that you back up your data and files from your iPhone to reduce the risk of losing them.

Frequently Asked Questions about Recently Deleted iPhone Photos

Here are four extra questions about Recently Deleted photos on the iPhone. Click here for the answers.

**1. Why can't I find my recently deleted photos on my iPhone?** There could be several reasons why you're unable to locate your recently deleted photos on your iPhone: 1. **Recently Deleted Album Empty:** On your iPhone, the "Recently Deleted" album retains deleted photos for 30 days before they are automatically removed and cannot be recovered. 2. **Device Update or Reset:** If you've recently updated your iOS or performed a factory reset, the contents of the "Recently Deleted" album might have been lost. 3. **Syncing or Backup Issues:** If you sync or back up your device using iCloud or iTunes, the "Recently Deleted" album might not be included, preventing it from displaying. 4. **Photo App Permissions:** Ensure that the "Photos" app has permission to access your photo library. 5. **Insufficient Storage Space:** If your storage is full, your iPhone might have automatically deleted some photos to free up space. To attempt to recover deleted photos, try the following steps: - Check the "Recently Deleted" album: Open the "Photos" app, scroll to the bottom, and see if the "Recently Deleted" album is present. - Recover from iCloud: If you have iCloud Photos enabled, log in to icloud.com and check the "Recently Deleted" album there. - Restore from a backup: If you've previously backed up your phone with iTunes or iCloud, restore from a backup point that includes the deleted photos. - Use a third-party tool: There are data recovery software options available that can help retrieve deleted photos; however, ensure you use a reputable source. If none of these solutions work, consider reaching out to Apple Support for professional assistance.

If you're certain the photo was deleted within the 30-day window and your iPhone still isn't showing the Recently Deleted album, it could be an issue with your device. You can resolve this by doing a hard reset to clear out any background apps and refresh your iPhone. The steps for a hard reset vary depending on your iPhone model: For iPhone 8 or newer: 1. Quickly press the Volume Up button. 2. Quickly press the Volume Down button. 3. Hold down the Side button until you see the Apple logo. For iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: 1. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button and the Power button simultaneously. 2. Keep holding both buttons until you see the Apple logo. For iPhone 6s and earlier models: 1. Press and hold the Home button and the Top/Right Power button at the same time. 2. Continue holding both buttons until you see the Apple logo. After the hard reset, check your Recently Deleted album to see if the photo has reappeared. If the problem persists, you may need to contact Apple Support for further assistance.

2. Can You Permanently Recover Deleted Photos from iPhone?

Yes. You can find them in the Recently Deleted album in the Photos app. Besides, you can use data recovery tools like MobiSaver to retrieve deleted photos that aren't in the Recently Deleted album.

Where did my Recently Deleted folder go?

On Android, open the Photos app, choose an album, scroll to the bottom, and select “Recently Deleted.” You'll find all your recently deleted photos in that folder.

4. Will the photo still be in iCloud if I delete it?

Photos and videos you delete from Photos on icloud.com are also removed from all devices with iCloud Photos turned on. You have 30 days to change your mind before they're permanently deleted.