Where do Permanently Deleted Photos Go on iPhone?

I recently found that some of my photos on my iPhone disappeared, and I am wondering where do permamently deleted photos go on iPhone? Although I had deleted them from my "Recently Deleted" album, I still cannot find them in my Photos app or iCloud. I am worried that they are gone permanently and cannot be recovered. I have tried searching for solutions online, but have not found a clear answer. I would appreciate any insight into where these photos may have gone, and if there is any way to retrieve them.

Thank you for your help.

Posted on Oct 26, 2023 1:56 AM

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qerty208

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Posted on Jun 14, 2024 11:08 AM

When you permanently delete photos on an iPhone, they first go to the "Recently Deleted" folder, where they stay for 30 days. If you manually delete them from this folder or the 30 days pass, they are permanently removed from your device and iCloud. However, keep in mind:

No Direct Recovery: Once permanently deleted, you can't recover them through standard iPhone methods.

2. Backups: If you had a recent backup (iTunes, iCloud), you might be able to restore the photos from there.

3. Third-Party Software: Some third-party apps claim to recover permanently deleted photos, but success rates vary.

More detailed info on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/DataRecoveryHelp/comments/18s0hnv/how_to_recover_permanently_deleted_photos_on/

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