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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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Posted on Nov 14, 2023 8:46 AM

Universe669 wrote:

MrBill3 wrote:

Hello Universe669,
You might check to see if you have an old backup that might contain the photos. See this:
Locate backups of your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Good luck.

I didn't make any backups in time befor they are deleted, so that is what bothers me the most.


Do you use iCloud Photos on your iPhone and your computer?


If so, do you have any backups of your computer, of the drive where your system Photos Library is stored, dating from before you permanently deleted the photos from iCloud Photos? At that time, your computer may have had local copies of the photos on its disk.


If you really have no backups of your phone or of your computer, then it sounds like they are gone …

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