How do i get my recently deleted photos back

Last Update date : Jul 25. 2022

It would be very upsetting if you lose your precious photos. If in case you accidentally lose them, there is a way to restore deleted photos as follows. Moreover, also find out how to transfer, store, and manage photos containing your memories in advance.

Before you try out below recommendations as to your solution, be sure to check if your device's software is updated with latest version. Please check how to update your mobile device's software in following order. 

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install. 

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Option 1. Using Gallery app

Check your Trash Keep deleted images and videos in the Trash for 30 days before they are deleted forever.

Step 1. Open Gallery app > tap Menu.
Step 2. Select Trash > tap Edit.
Step 3. Select photos you want to restore > tap Restore.

Activate Trash
To use Trash, you should have turned on the Trash before you deleted photos.

Step 1. Open Gallery app > tap Menu.
Step 2. Select Settings >Select Trash to turn on.

Option 2. Using Google Photos app Click to Expand

Check your Trash

Items will be permanently deleted after 60 days in Trash.

Step 1. Open Google Photos app > tap Library.
Step 2. Select Trash > tap Select.
Step 3. Select photos you want to restore > tap Restore.
Step 4. Tap the pop-up to restore items.

Check your account
Some photos may look like they disappeared because you are in a different account.
Check your signed-in account. Is that the account you backed up your photos to? If not, sign out, and then sign in with the correct account.

Option 3. Using Samsung Cloud Click to Expand

Gallery sync using Samsung Cloud has been switching to MS OneDrive for convenience. Periodic backups are required to prevent unwanted data loss including photos and videos. You may also find more information on  ‘How can I backup data on my Galaxy device automatically?’. 

Step 1. Navigate to Gallery > tap More options (three vertical dots) > Settings.

Step 2. Tap Cloud sync > Connect your Samsung and Microsoft accounts if needed.

Step 3. follow on-screen instructions until the sync has started. 

Note: Available settings and screens may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and device.

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Also applies to The latest iPhone 13 series

Overview of iPhone Photo Recovery

Data loss occurs almost daily. It's no exception when it comes to your iPhone. The loss of your precious photos may happen due to accidental deletion, human error, physical damage, iOS update, jailbreak, factory reset, and more.

Generally, if you accidentally deleted photos from your iPhone, you can easily recover these deleted pictures from the Recently Deleted folder. Or you can recover permanently deleted photos from a backup you made before. You can apply third-party iPhone recovery software to retrieve your lost photos even if you don't have a backup.

Thus, there are five workable ways to recover permanently deleted photos from iPhone. Specify your situation and apply the one that fits your needs most to get back your lost pictures.

Part 1. Recover Deleted Photos from iPhone Recently Deleted Folder

The easiest way to recover deleted photos from an iPhone could be by restoring the deleted items from the "Recently Deleted" folder. This folder could keep the photos and videos you remove for up to 40 days. You can freely recover the deleted files to your photo library during this period.

If the photos you want to retrieve are deleted from your iPhone within 40 days, follow the steps below to get them back.

To recover deleted photos from Recently Deleted:

Step 1. Open the Photos app and tap "Albums".

Step 2. Scroll down to choose "Recently Deleted".

Step 3. Tap "Select" and click the photos you want to recover.

Step 4. After the selection, tap "Recover" > "Recover Photos" to get deleted photos back.

If you have emptied the Recently Deleted folder or you have removed the photos for more than 40 days, these items are permanently deleted.

Then how can you recover permanently deleted photos from your iPhone? 

Retrieving permanently deleted photos from iPhone could be easy if you have made an iTunes or iCloud backup before. But it's more common that you don't have a backup available when you need to perform iPhone photo recovery. In such a case, you will need a third-party iOS data recovery tool to help.

Method 1. Recover Permanently Deleted Photos from iPhone with iPhone Recovery Software

Without a proper recovery plan, there is the potential of permanently losing your data. If you cannot afford to lose your important files permanently, it's better to download a reliable iPhone photo recovery app in case of data loss.

EaseUS MobiSaver, a safe and iPhone data recovery tool, is exactly what you need. As a professional data recovery tool, it has the ability to recover deleted WeChat messages, contacts, videos, movies, chat history (e.g., LINE chat), etc., from iPhone/iPad with or without backup. In contrast to traditional recovery methods (iTunes and iCloud) that perform a full restore to iPhone, this powerful tool lets you restore only wanted pictures to the device. More importantly, it can restore lost data without backup.

Step 1. Connect iPhone to Your PC

Launch EaseUS MobiSaver, choose "Recover from iOS Device" on the left, and click "Start".

Step 2. Scan for Lost iPhone Photos

EaseUS MobiSaver will automatically scan iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4, and find present pictures and even some lost photos for you.

Step 3. Preview and Restore Photos

Tick the "Photos" on the left. You can clearly see the photos in your phone and select the ones you need to recover. Choose "Recover to PC" or "Recover to Device" to start recovering photos.

If you have made a backup, be it an iTunes backup or iCloud backup, you can follow either of the methods below to retrieve your deleted photos.

Method 2. Retrieve Deleted Photos on iPhone Using iTunes

If you have an iTunes backup, there are two ways for you to get back deleted photos on your iPhone. One is to restore iPhone via iTunes, and the other is to selectively restore photos from the backup using a tool like EaseUS MobiSaver.

The difference is that if you perform an iPhone restore, all data and settings on your iOS device will be replaced by the backup content, meaning data loss may occur. While if you use an iPhone recovery tool, you can choose to restore photos only.

To restore all iPhone data from an iTunes backup:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable and trust the computer.

Step 2. In iTunes, click the "Device" icon and make sure you choose "Summary".

Step 3. Click "Restore Backup" and select a backup.

Step 4. Choose "Restore" to start recovering photos and other types of content to your iPhone.

If your iPhone is not recognized by iTunes, you will need to fix it first.

To recover deleted photos on iPhone from an iTunes backup (no data loss):

Step 1. Run EaseUS MobiSaver

First, download EaseUS MobiSaver > Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer > Start EaseUS MobiSaver > Select "Recover from iTunes Backup" > Select an iTunes backup.

Step 2. Unlock iTunes

If this iTunes backup is encrypted, you need to enter the password to unlock it. After entering the password, click the "Continue" button. EaseUS MobiSaver will automatically scan your backup file to find the lost data.

Step 3. Preview and Recover Data from iTunes

After the scanning, preview the detailed contents of your lost photos/videos, contacts/messages, notes, SNS data. Choose the file and click the "Recover" button to save them on your computer.

Method 3. Get Permanently Deleted Photos Back on iPhone via iCloud

An iCloud backup (you made with iCloud Photos off) also helps you to recover permanently deleted photos from iPhone. Like iTunes backup, you can also choose to recover deleted iCloud backup via iPhone settings or selectively retrieve photos with iPhone recovery software like EaseUS MobiSaver.

Since the way to use the iPhone photo recovery tool has been detailed above, I will show you how to recover all iPhone data from an iCloud backup.

Before you start, you should know that to restore deleted photos on your iPhone from an iCloud backup, you need to erase all content and settings on your iOS device first; then, you can choose to restore the device from the backup. Otherwise, you can only use a third-party tool to access and recover data from the backup.

To recover permanently deleted photos from iPhone using an iCloud backup:

Step 1. Go to "Settings" > "General" > "Reset".

Step 2. Tap "Erase All Content and Settings" to reset your iPhone.

Step 3. Set up your iPhone and choose "Restore from iCloud Backup" on the Apps & Data screen.

Step 4. Sign in with your Apple ID and tap "Choose backup".

Step 5. Select the most recent iCloud backup to restore your iPhone.

Method 4. Recover Permanently Deleted Photos on iPhone from Third-Party Services

If you have backed up your iPhone photos with third-party services like OneDrive, Google Photos, or Dropbox, you can easily recover deleted photos from your iPhone. 

Let me take Google Photos as an example. If you have turned on Back up and Sync on your iPhone, the photos and videos you deleted from your iPhone will stay in the trash in Google Photos for 60 days before they are permanently deleted. That, luckily, gives you a chance to recover deleted photos on your iPhone.

To recover permanently deleted photos from iPhone via Google Photos:

Step 1. On your iPhone, open Google Photos.

Step 2. Tap "Library" and click "Trash".

Step 3. Select the photos you want to recover and tap "Restore". 

Afterward, you will see these items again in your Photos app and Google Photos.

Part 3. Back Up Photos on iPhone

There are also situations in which you can't get back your deleted photos. For example, your iPhone suffered physical damage, and no backup is available. That should remind you of the importance of data backup.

To minimize the chance of data loss, it's really necessary for you to back up your precious files on your devices, especially photos. 

To back up your iPhone photos, the easiest way is to transfer iPhone photos to a computer:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Unlock the device and click "Trust" to trust the computer.

Step 3. Go to "This PC" and click [your iPhone name] > "Internal Storage" > "DCIM" > "100APPLE".

Step 4. Now you can see all photos and videos from the iPhone. Select and copy the items you want to transfer to a folder on the computer.

For more proven ways to back up photos on iPhone, you can refer to the guide on how to transfer photos from iPhone to PC.

The Bottom Line

iPhone photo recovery could be easy if you apply the proper method. As you may know now, it's really important to back up iPhone photos to avoid complete data loss. Thus, don't hesitate to grow a good habit of backing up your device regularly.

Recover Deleted Photos iPhone FAQs

If you still have problems, read the frequently asked questions below to get additional help.

1. Where do deleted photos go?

Where do permanently deleted photos go? Depending on your operating system, they go to the Recycle Bin, Trash, or something similar.

2. Can I recover permanently deleted photos from my iPhone?

Yes. You should first check the Recently Deleted album in the Photos app. You can also use a data recovery solution like EaseUS MobiSaver to recover deleted photos, not in the Recently Deleted album. Finally, you can recover them from your iCloud backup.

3. How do I recover permanently deleted photos from Android?

To recover deleted photos from Android:

• Download and install EaseUS MobiSaver.
• Connect your Android phone to your PC.
• Launch EaseUS MobiSaver and begin the recovery process.

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