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How to Permanently Delete Videos from iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to permanently delete videos from your iPhone's Recently Deleted album in just a few simple steps.

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Overview

In today's digital age, managing storage on your iPhone is crucial, especially when it comes to multimedia content like videos. Many users wonder, 'Are videos really deleted from iPhone?' This video dives into the lifecycle of deleted videos on iOS devices, explaining the process of how videos are moved to the Recently Deleted album and what users can do to ensure their data is permanently erased, providing valuable insights for anyone looking to optimize their device's storage. With the right information, you can take full control of your photos and videos, boosting your iPhone's performance.

Video transcript

When you delete videos from your iPhone, they move to the Recently Deleted album where they stay for 30 days before permanent deletion. To free up space immediately, you can manually delete them from this album. Go to Photos > Albums > Recently Deleted, select the videos, and choose Delete All or delete them individually. This ensures that your videos are permanently erased from your device.

Questions and answers

  1. What happens to videos when I delete them from my iPhone?

    When you delete videos from your iPhone, they are moved to the Recently Deleted album and remain there for 30 days before being permanently deleted.

  2. How can I permanently delete videos from my iPhone?

    To permanently delete videos from your iPhone, go to Photos > Albums > Recently Deleted, select the videos, and choose 'Delete All' or delete them individually.

  3. Is it possible to recover videos after deleting them from my iPhone?

    You can recover videos from the Recently Deleted album within 30 days of deletion. After that, they cannot be retrieved unless backed up elsewhere.

  4. How do I find the Recently Deleted album on my iPhone?

    To find the Recently Deleted album on your iPhone, open the Photos app, tap on 'Albums' at the bottom, and then scroll to 'Recently Deleted' in the list.

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