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I want to cancel deletion of iCloud photos

I want to cancel deletion of iCloud photos

Posted on Apr 14, 2023 9:50 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2023 9:57 AM

If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app on a mobile device, read this support article --> If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

- Check your Recently Deleted folder

- Make sure that iCloud Photos is turned on

- Sign in with the same Apple ID

- Unhide your photos


Check your Recently Deleted album

Go to Photos > Albums, and tap Recently Deleted in the Utilities section.


On your iPhone or iPad

1. In iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, or later, use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your Recently Deleted album.

2. Tap a photo or video, then tap Recover. To recover multiple photos, tap Select, select your photos or videos, then tap Recover.

3. Confirm that you want to recover the photos or videos.


Anything in your Recently Deleted album stays there for 30 days. After 30 days, it's permanently deleted and you can't get it back.


On your Mac

1. In macOS Ventura or later, use Touch ID or your login password to unlock your Recently Deleted album.

2. Click the photo or video.

3. Click Recover.

Anything in your Recently Deleted album stays there for 30 days. After 30 days, it's permanently deleted and you can't get it back.


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Apr 14, 2023 9:57 AM in response to Lovesickrob

If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app on a mobile device, read this support article --> If you're missing photos or videos in the Photos app - Apple Support

- Check your Recently Deleted folder

- Make sure that iCloud Photos is turned on

- Sign in with the same Apple ID

- Unhide your photos


Check your Recently Deleted album

Go to Photos > Albums, and tap Recently Deleted in the Utilities section.


On your iPhone or iPad

1. In iOS 16, iPadOS 16.1, or later, use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock your Recently Deleted album.

2. Tap a photo or video, then tap Recover. To recover multiple photos, tap Select, select your photos or videos, then tap Recover.

3. Confirm that you want to recover the photos or videos.


Anything in your Recently Deleted album stays there for 30 days. After 30 days, it's permanently deleted and you can't get it back.


On your Mac

1. In macOS Ventura or later, use Touch ID or your login password to unlock your Recently Deleted album.

2. Click the photo or video.

3. Click Recover.

Anything in your Recently Deleted album stays there for 30 days. After 30 days, it's permanently deleted and you can't get it back.


I want to cancel deletion of iCloud photos

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