Export drive not connected for Image transfer app with delete after export selected. How to recover deleted photos?

How do you recover deleted photos from Iphone using image transfer app when export drive was not connected and setting was delete after transfer? Photos are not in deleted folder on iphone and I can't find any temp files on mac pro laptop (terminal OPEN $TMPDIR image search).

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 1:32 PM

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Old Toad

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Jun 19, 2023 3:12 PM in response to Joe Fee

Have you backed up your iPhone to either the iCloud or to your Mac? If not I don't think you'll be able to recover the photos.

Your situation is exactly why most of us here do not recommend using the delete after export or import option.

You could always make an appointment with the nearest Apple Genius Bar to see if they have any method of recovery.

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