It’s a common scenario: you’re browsing through your iPhone photos, and you accidentally delete one or more that you didn’t mean to. Panic sets in as you wonder if you’ve lost those memories forever. This article is here to answer the question: can you recover deleted photos on iPhone? The answer is, fortunately, yes – in most cases. Here’s how.
Method 1: Recently Deleted Album
The iPhone has a built-in feature that could be your first line of defense in recovering deleted photos.
- Open the Photos app.
- Go to the “Albums” tab and scroll down to find the “Recently Deleted” album.
- Inside this album, you’ll see any photos that have been deleted within the last 30 days.
- Select the photo(s) you want to recover, then tap on “Recover.” Your photos will be restored to the original album or the camera roll.
Method 2: iCloud Photo Library
If you have iCloud Photos enabled, your photos are stored in iCloud, and you can recover them from any device logged in with the same Apple ID.
- Go to the Photos app and make sure you are in the “Photos” tab.
- Scroll up to the very top and tap on the search icon.
- Search for the photo by typing keywords, locations, or dates.
- If you find the photo, tap and hold on it, then select “Save Image.”
If you don’t see the photo, it’s possible that it’s in the Recently Deleted album in iCloud.
- Open a web browser and go to iCloud.com.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- Click on Photos and then click on the “Recently Deleted” album.
- Select the photos you want to recover and click on “Recover.”
Method 3: iTunes Backup
If you have backed up your iPhone to iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later), you can restore your entire device from a backup to recover your photos.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer.
- Open iTunes (or Finder).
- Select your iPhone from the devices section.
- Click on “Restore Backup.”
- Choose a backup that was created before the photos were deleted and click “Restore.”
Please note that this will replace all the current data on your iPhone with the data from the backup.
Method 4: Third-Party Software
There are also third-party software options available for recovering deleted photos from an iPhone. Some popular options include Dr.Fone, PhoneRescue, and EaseUS MobiSaver. Please do your research and read reviews before selecting a tool, as results can vary.
Prevention is Key
While there are methods to recover deleted photos, the best strategy is prevention. Regularly backing up your iPhone, either to iCloud or your computer, ensures that you have a copy of your photos should you need to recover them.
Conclusion
Yes, you can recover deleted photos on an iPhone using various methods including the Recently Deleted album, iCloud Photo Library, iTunes backups, or third-party software. However, it is important to act quickly, especially if relying on the Recently Deleted album, as photos are only stored there for 30 days. Additionally, regularly backing up your device can be a lifesaver when it comes to preserving your precious memories.
