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recently deleted photos, not in the deleted file

I deleted a few pictures yesterday, and when I went to the recently deleted file to retrieve a picture, it wasn't there. I also went to my iCloud and it wasn't there either. How do I retrieve my pictures back.

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 25, 2022 8:00 PM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2022 8:11 PM

sanai84 Said:

"recently deleted photos, not in the deleted file: I deleted a few pictures yesterday, and when I went to the recently deleted file to retrieve a picture, it wasn't there. I also went to my iCloud and it wasn't there either. How do I retrieve my pictures back."

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Troubleshooting Deleted Photos:

Loss of data is something you would have agreed to upon opening an Apple Account. So, if the following does not work, then they are gone. That's just the way it is :(

Four Tactics to Try:


A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos app - Apple Support


B. Check iCloud Directly:

See if they reside in iCloud Photos. Log in here: https://www.icloud.com/photos


C. Use a Time Machine Backup:

Did you backup your Mac, recently? If so, then restore your Mac from that. You'd backup you Mac prior to doing so, and then restore your data from the backup you just created, through use of Migration Assistant.

D. Where Else to Check:

  • PC
  • PDA
  • eMail
  • Mac Device
  • Cloud Storage
  • Android Phone
  • USB Flash Drive
  • External Hard drive
  • Secure Digital Card
  • Compact Flash Card
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Nov 25, 2022 8:11 PM in response to sanai84

sanai84 Said:

"recently deleted photos, not in the deleted file: I deleted a few pictures yesterday, and when I went to the recently deleted file to retrieve a picture, it wasn't there. I also went to my iCloud and it wasn't there either. How do I retrieve my pictures back."

-------


Troubleshooting Deleted Photos:

Loss of data is something you would have agreed to upon opening an Apple Account. So, if the following does not work, then they are gone. That's just the way it is :(

Four Tactics to Try:


A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos app - Apple Support


B. Check iCloud Directly:

See if they reside in iCloud Photos. Log in here: https://www.icloud.com/photos


C. Use a Time Machine Backup:

Did you backup your Mac, recently? If so, then restore your Mac from that. You'd backup you Mac prior to doing so, and then restore your data from the backup you just created, through use of Migration Assistant.

D. Where Else to Check:

  • PC
  • PDA
  • eMail
  • Mac Device
  • Cloud Storage
  • Android Phone
  • USB Flash Drive
  • External Hard drive
  • Secure Digital Card
  • Compact Flash Card

recently deleted photos, not in the deleted file

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