Videos deleted from Photos after iOS storage issue

i decided to update my ios yet i dont have enough storage, then an option in photos that suggest to delete the recently deleted album after pressing it deletes all the videos i have on my phone pls help me

Posted on Nov 29, 2025 7:03 PM

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Nov 30, 2025 4:27 AM in response to Hellodracula

"Videos deleted from Photos after iOS storage issue: i decided to update my ios yet i dont have enough storage, then an option in photos that suggest to delete the recently deleted album after pressing it deletes all the videos i have on my phone pls help me"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do...

Clear Space Using my User Tips:


Nov 30, 2025 4:29 AM in response to Hellodracula

"Videos deleted from Photos after iOS storage issue: i decided to update my ios yet i dont have enough storage, then an option in photos that suggest to delete the recently deleted album after pressing it deletes all the videos i have on my phone pls help me"

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Troubleshooting Lost Videos:

Loss of data is something you would have agreed to upon opening an Apple Account. So, if the following does not work, then they are gone. That's just the way it is :(

Four Tactics to Try:


A. Start here: If you're Missing Photos or Videos in the Photos app - Apple Support


B. Check iCloud Directly:

See if they reside in iCloud Photos. Log in here: https://www.icloud.com/photos


C. Use a Time Machine Backup:

Did you backup your Mac, recently? If so, then restore your Mac from that. You'd backup you Mac prior to doing so, and then restore your data from the backup you just created, through use of Migration Assistant.


D. Where Else to Check:

  • PC
  • PDA
  • eMail
  • Mac Device
  • Cloud Storage
  • Android Phone
  • USB Flash Drive
  • External Hard drive
  • Secure Digital Card
  • Compact Flash Card

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