I edited a video on iMovie and I deleted the original video thinking iMovie would keep the edited one but once I deleted it, iMovie deleted my edited version and I want it back. Is there any way for me to get it back?
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Hey dark-hood456,
If you have a backup of your iPhone from when the video was still available on your device, you can restore your iPhone from that backup to attempt to recover it.
This article explains your options on that: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support
Thanks!
Hi dark-hood456,
This is where it gets tricky. If you have iMovie set to sync with iCloud, then your backup will not contain that info. What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support
Here's how to verify if you do:
1. Go to Settings
2. Tap your name
3. Tap iCloud
4. Under "Apps Using iCloud" tap Show All
5. Scroll to see if iMovie was enabled
If it was not enabled, and you have a backup from before the iMovie project was deleted, you should then be able to get it with the restore.
The same goes for your Photos app, and any other iCloud enabled apps. Those that have iCloud enabled, you would enable again after the backup is restored. Then keep your iPhone connected to Wi-Fi and power until iCloud finished syncing all the info back. It may take some time, depending on the quantity and Wi-Fi network speed.
Another thought, looking at this page:Work with projects in iMovie on iPad - Apple Support
Even though, it says iPad, we see to check your Photos app for the original video. Unless, that is where you deleted it from.
All the best.
Would restoring a backup get rid of or screw up any of my other photos or data in general?
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