Accidentally deleted important photos permanently from my iPhone. Tried looking in the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder but they’re not there. Desperately need to get them back, as they contain irreplaceable memories. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Yikes, losing those precious photos can be a real heartbreaker. Since you’ve already checked the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder and hit a dead end there, your next step is to see if you have any backups. Check iCloud or iTunes backups if you’re in the habit of making them.
If backups aren’t an option or didn’t cover the time period of the lost photos, don’t fret just yet. There are data recovery tools that could save the day. One solid option is Disk Drill. It’s known for its ability to recover a wide array of file types, including photos, and supports iOS devices.
Here’s a quick rundown on how you can use Disk Drill to recover your pics:
- Download and install Disk Drill on your computer.
- Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
- Launch Disk Drill and select your iPhone from the list of devices.
- Start the scanning process and let it do its thing.
- Once the scan is complete, browse through the recoverable files to find your photos.
- Select the ones you need and hit the ‘Recover’ button.
It’s worth noting that the sooner you begin the recovery process, the better your chances are of getting those photos back. The reason being, new data gets written over the old, making it harder to retrieve your lost photos.
Give it a try and hopefully, you’ll have those irreplaceable memories back in no time!
And for a thorough guide on more ways and detailed steps, you can also check out this resource on restoring deleted iPhone photos.
Best of luck, hoping you get your photos back soon!