How do I restore deleted files on my iPad?
Accidentally delete My Files, how do I restore?
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iPad Air, iPadOS 16
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Accidentally delete My Files, how do I restore?
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iPad Air, iPadOS 16
If you have deleted files, check the Recently Deleted folder within the Files App sidebar. If your files are recoverable, you will find them here.
Otherwise, if you have a pre-existing iCloud or iTunes backup of your device, you can restore the backup - although this will replace all data on the device to that present when the backup was last updated.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
If you have deleted files, check the Recently Deleted folder within the Files App sidebar. If your files are recoverable, you will find them here.
Otherwise, if you have a pre-existing iCloud or iTunes backup of your device, you can restore the backup - although this will replace all data on the device to that present when the backup was last updated.
Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
How do I restore deleted files on my iPad?