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Can't delete hidden photos

How to permanently delete hidden photos on iPhone? The trash icon is missing and I can't find a way to delete those photos.

iPhone 6s Plus

Posted on Sep 14, 2020 2:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2020 2:38 AM

Are you referring to any third party app?


If not, open the Photos app and go to the Albums tab. Scroll to the bottom and tap Hiddenbelow Other Albums. Select the photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the share button > Unhide


Then try to delete.


Hide photos on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple ...

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Sep 14, 2020 2:38 AM in response to npdeguzman

Are you referring to any third party app?


If not, open the Photos app and go to the Albums tab. Scroll to the bottom and tap Hiddenbelow Other Albums. Select the photo or video that you want to unhide. Tap the share button > Unhide


Then try to delete.


Hide photos on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple ...

Can't delete hidden photos

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