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How to recover photos from stolen iPhone without backup?

I forgot to back up my photos on my old phone and it got stolen. I have this phone now and cant access my other photos. How can i get them back?


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iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 5:38 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 6:01 PM

deedontfwuu Said:

"Lost photos: I forgot to back up my photos on my old phone and it got stolen. I have this phone now and cant access my other photos. How can i get them back?"

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About Lost Photos:

Sure these were downloaded? If not, then they were likely deleted directly off of iCloud, and may no monger be available.


Finding Lost Data:

If you cannot upload data, then it is gone, if not backed up. So, look in a place would would have backed it up. Elsewise, it is gone. For example, here is how you would troubleshoot Photos and Videos:


Locating Lost Photos and Videos:


I. Enable Photos and Contacts in iCloud:

On the iPhones, enable Contacts in iCloud.

On the iPhone:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)
  5. Tap: Contacts (so that it is green)


II. Troubleshooting Deleted Photos:

Three Things to Try:

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

B. Check iCloud, Directly:

Go here, and see if they reside in iCloudhttps://www.icloud.com/photos

C. Where Else to Check:

  1. PC
  2. PDA
  3. eMail
  4. Mac Device
  5. Cloud Storage
  6. Android Phone
  7. USB Flash Drive
  8. External Hard drive
  9. Secure Digital Card
  10. Compact Flash Card
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Apr 26, 2023 6:01 PM in response to deedontfwuu

deedontfwuu Said:

"Lost photos: I forgot to back up my photos on my old phone and it got stolen. I have this phone now and cant access my other photos. How can i get them back?"

-------


About Lost Photos:

Sure these were downloaded? If not, then they were likely deleted directly off of iCloud, and may no monger be available.


Finding Lost Data:

If you cannot upload data, then it is gone, if not backed up. So, look in a place would would have backed it up. Elsewise, it is gone. For example, here is how you would troubleshoot Photos and Videos:


Locating Lost Photos and Videos:


I. Enable Photos and Contacts in iCloud:

On the iPhones, enable Contacts in iCloud.

On the iPhone:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Your Name (Top Item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)
  5. Tap: Contacts (so that it is green)


II. Troubleshooting Deleted Photos:

Three Things to Try:

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

B. Check iCloud, Directly:

Go here, and see if they reside in iCloudhttps://www.icloud.com/photos

C. Where Else to Check:

  1. PC
  2. PDA
  3. eMail
  4. Mac Device
  5. Cloud Storage
  6. Android Phone
  7. USB Flash Drive
  8. External Hard drive
  9. Secure Digital Card
  10. Compact Flash Card

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