How to Show Recently Deleted Photos on iPhone
Have you ever accidentally deleted a precious photo from your iPhone and then realized that you wanted to recover it? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many iPhone users have faced this issue at some point. In this article, we will guide you on how to show recently deleted photos on your iPhone and recover them if possible.
1. Access the Recently Deleted Album
The first step to showing recently deleted photos on your iPhone is to access the “Recently Deleted” album. This album stores all the photos you have deleted in the past 30 days. Here’s how to find it:
1. Open the “Photos” app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down the bottom row of tabs and tap on “Albums.”
3. Scroll down and tap on “Recently Deleted.”
2. View and Restore Deleted Photos
Once you are in the “Recently Deleted” album, you will see all the photos you have deleted in the past 30 days. To view and restore a deleted photo, follow these steps:
1. Tap on the photo you want to view or restore.
2. If you want to view the photo, simply tap on it. If you want to restore it, tap on the “Share” button (the box with an arrow) and then tap on “Restore.”
3. Permanently Delete Photos
If you have decided that you no longer need the deleted photos and want to free up space on your iPhone, you can permanently delete them. Here’s how:
1. Open the “Photos” app and go to the “Recently Deleted” album.
2. Tap on the “Select” button in the upper-right corner.
3. Tap on each photo you want to delete permanently.
4. Tap on the “Delete” button in the lower-left corner.
4. Restore Deleted Photos from iCloud
If you have enabled iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone, you can also restore deleted photos from your iCloud account. Here’s how:
1. Open the “Photos” app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Albums” tab.
3. Scroll down and tap on “iCloud Photos.”
4. Tap on the “Select” button in the upper-right corner.
5. Tap on the “Download” button next to the photo you want to restore.
6. Tap on “Restore” to save the photo to your iPhone.
In conclusion, showing recently deleted photos on your iPhone is a straightforward process. By accessing the “Recently Deleted” album, you can view, restore, or permanently delete your deleted photos. If you have enabled iCloud Photo Library, you can also restore deleted photos from your iCloud account. Remember to regularly back up your photos to prevent data loss in the future.
