How can I retrieve photos I deleted in the last 20 days. Is it possible

How can I retrieve deleted photos in last 20 days without backing up my phone.

Posted on Jun 6, 2023 7:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2023 7:21 PM

If you accidentally deleted your photos on your iPhone and you don't have any backups, there are still a few options you can try to restore them:


1. Recently Deleted folder: Check the "Recently Deleted" album in the Photos app on your iPhone. This folder temporarily stores deleted photos for 30 days before permanently deleting them. If the photos are still within this timeframe, you can recover them by following these steps:

- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.

- Tap on the "Albums" tab at the bottom.

- Scroll down and look for the "Recently Deleted" folder.

- Open the folder and select the photos you want to recover.

- Tap on the "Recover" button to restore the selected photos to your main photo library.


2. iCloud Photos: If you have iCloud Photos enabled, it's possible that the deleted photos are still available in your iCloud account. Here's how you can check and restore them:

- Go to the iCloud website on a computer (www.icloud.com) and sign in with your Apple ID.

- Click on the "Photos" app.

- In the "Photos" view, navigate to the "Recently Deleted" album on the left sidebar.

- Locate the photos you want to recover and select them.

- Click on the "Recover" button to restore the selected photos. Afterward, they should sync back to your iPhone if iCloud Photos is enabled.


3. Contact Apple Support: If the above methods do not work, you can reach out to Apple Support for assistance. They may be able to help you recover your deleted photos, but keep in mind that success is not guaranteed.


In the future, it's always a good idea to regularly back up your photos to prevent the loss of important memories. iCloud offers automatic backup options, and you can also consider other backup solutions like using iTunes on your computer or third-party cloud storage services.

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Jun 6, 2023 7:21 PM in response to ambermomberger

If you accidentally deleted your photos on your iPhone and you don't have any backups, there are still a few options you can try to restore them:


1. Recently Deleted folder: Check the "Recently Deleted" album in the Photos app on your iPhone. This folder temporarily stores deleted photos for 30 days before permanently deleting them. If the photos are still within this timeframe, you can recover them by following these steps:

- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.

- Tap on the "Albums" tab at the bottom.

- Scroll down and look for the "Recently Deleted" folder.

- Open the folder and select the photos you want to recover.

- Tap on the "Recover" button to restore the selected photos to your main photo library.


2. iCloud Photos: If you have iCloud Photos enabled, it's possible that the deleted photos are still available in your iCloud account. Here's how you can check and restore them:

- Go to the iCloud website on a computer (www.icloud.com) and sign in with your Apple ID.

- Click on the "Photos" app.

- In the "Photos" view, navigate to the "Recently Deleted" album on the left sidebar.

- Locate the photos you want to recover and select them.

- Click on the "Recover" button to restore the selected photos. Afterward, they should sync back to your iPhone if iCloud Photos is enabled.


3. Contact Apple Support: If the above methods do not work, you can reach out to Apple Support for assistance. They may be able to help you recover your deleted photos, but keep in mind that success is not guaranteed.


In the future, it's always a good idea to regularly back up your photos to prevent the loss of important memories. iCloud offers automatic backup options, and you can also consider other backup solutions like using iTunes on your computer or third-party cloud storage services.

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