Key Facts
- For 30 days, the “Recently Deleted” section keeps deleted photographs and videos.
- iCloud Photo Library can automatically backup photos.
- Restore lost data completely with iTunes backup.
- Third-party recovery software can recover device or cloud backup files.
Recovering Deleted Photos
If you follow the guidelines, you can recover iPhone images. Here’s how:
Solution 1: Recently Deleted Folder
- Open the Photos app and go to Albums.
- Scroll down and tap “Recently Deleted”.
- All deleted photographs and videos from the past 30 days are here.
- Choose the photo and tap “Recover.”
Note: Items in this folder are only retrievable within 30 days. After this period, you’ll need to restore from backups or use recovery software.
Solution 2: iCloud Photo Library
Also, iCloud Photo Library can retrieve deleted media. Your photographs and videos are automatically backed up to the cloud.
To enable this feature:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on your name, then select iCloud.
- Tap Photos and enable iCloud Photo Library.
Important: Ensure you are signed into the same Apple ID across all devices for effective syncing. Remember, deleting a file from one device removes it from all devices using iCloud Photo Library.
Solution 3: iTunes Backup
If you frequently back up your iPhone using iTunes, you can simply restore deleted images.
To restore from an iTunes backup:
- Open iTunes and connect your iPhone.
- File > Devices > Restore from Backup.
- Start restoring from your selected backup.
Note: This method will overwrite any current data on your device with data from the backup.
Fourth option: Third-party recovery software
If the aforementioned procedures fail, third-party recovery software can help. This app can retrieve data from the device or iCloud/iTunes backups.
To use third-party recovery software:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and run recovery software.
- Select iPhone recovery.
- File recovery software scans your device.
- Choose the files you want to recover and save them.
FAQ
An iPhone can recover deleted images for how long?
Photo recovery from the “Recently Deleted” folder lasts 30 days.
What happens to iCloud Photo Library deleted photos?
When a photo is deleted from one iCloud Photo Library device, it’s erased from all others.
Old iTunes backups: can I restore photos?
Restoring your smartphone to an old iTunes backup will recover photos.
Can photos be recovered after 30 days?
Photos deleted for more over 30 days must be recovered using iTunes or iCloud backups or third-party recovery tools.
