How to Delete Photos from Recently Deleted iPhone
Are you looking to permanently delete photos from the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone? This guide will walk you through the simple steps to ensure that your deleted photos are removed from both your device and iCloud. Whether you want to free up space or simply remove sensitive content, follow these instructions to delete photos from the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the “Photos” App
First, launch the “Photos” app on your iPhone. This app is typically found on your home screen and has a camera icon.
Step 2: Access the “Recently Deleted” Album
Once the “Photos” app is open, you’ll see a series of tabs at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the “Recently Deleted” tab to view the photos that have been deleted from your device.
Step 3: Select the Photos You Want to Delete
Scroll through the “Recently Deleted” album and select the photos you want to delete permanently. You can tap on a single photo to select it, or tap on multiple photos to select them all at once.
Step 4: Tap the “Delete” Button
After selecting the photos, tap the “Delete” button at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to delete the photos. Tap “Delete Photo” to confirm.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion from Recently Deleted Album
Once you’ve confirmed the deletion, the photos will be moved from the “Recently Deleted” album to the trash. The “Recently Deleted” album will be empty, and the photos will no longer be recoverable.
Step 6: Empty the Trash
To ensure that the deleted photos are permanently removed from your iPhone, you need to empty the trash. Go back to the “Photos” app, tap the “Albums” tab, and then tap the “Trash” album. Tap the “Delete All” button to remove all the photos from the trash.
Step 7: Remove Photos from iCloud (Optional)
If you’ve enabled iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone, the deleted photos will also be removed from iCloud. To do this, go to “Settings” > “Your Name” > “iCloud” > “Photos,” and toggle off the “iCloud Photo Library” option. This will remove the deleted photos from iCloud and free up space on your iCloud storage.
By following these steps, you can easily delete photos from the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone and ensure that they are permanently removed from your device and iCloud. Remember that once the photos are deleted, they cannot be recovered, so make sure you’ve backed up any important content before proceeding.
