How to Restore Recently Deleted Photos on iPhone
Have you ever accidentally deleted some precious photos from your iPhone and wished there was a way to get them back? Restoring recently deleted photos on an iPhone is actually quite simple and can be done in a few easy steps. Whether you’re using an iPhone with iOS 15 or any earlier version, this guide will walk you through the process of retrieving your lost memories.
Method 1: Use the Recently Deleted Folder
The first and most straightforward method to restore recently deleted photos on your iPhone is by using the Recently Deleted folder. This folder is designed to temporarily store deleted photos for a certain period before they are permanently deleted. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on the “Recently Deleted” album.
4. You will see all the photos you have deleted in the past 30 days.
5. Select the photos you want to restore by tapping on them.
6. Tap the “Share” button (the box with an arrow pointing upwards) at the bottom left corner of the screen.
7. Choose “Move to Album” and select the album where you want to restore the photos.
Method 2: Restore from iCloud Backup
If you have enabled iCloud Backup on your iPhone, you can restore recently deleted photos from your iCloud backup. This method requires you to have a Wi-Fi connection and enough storage space on your iCloud account. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
3. Select “iCloud” and then “Photos.”
4. Make sure the “iCloud Photo Library” is turned on.
5. Go back to the main Settings screen and tap on “Photos.”
6. Tap on “iCloud Photo Library” again, and then turn off “iCloud Photo Library.”
7. A pop-up message will appear asking you to keep or delete your local photos. Choose “Keep Local Photos.”
8. Turn on “iCloud Photo Library” again, and your iPhone will begin to download your photos from iCloud.
9. Once the download is complete, your recently deleted photos should be restored.
Method 3: Use a Third-Party Photo Recovery App
If the above methods don’t work for you or you need to recover photos that were deleted before the Recently Deleted folder was cleared, you can try using a third-party photo recovery app. These apps can scan your iPhone’s storage and recover deleted photos, even if they have been cleared from the Recently Deleted folder. Some popular options include iMyFone D-Back, Dr. Fone, and Tenorshare UltData.
Remember that it’s essential to stop using your iPhone as soon as possible after deleting photos, as new data can overwrite the deleted photos and make them unrecoverable. By following these methods, you can easily restore recently deleted photos on your iPhone and get back those cherished memories.
