How to Find and Recover Recently Deleted Photos on iOS and Android
Learn how to locate and restore recently deleted photos from your iOS or Android device's photo app in just a few simple steps.
Video transcript
To find recently deleted photos, check the 'Recently Deleted' album in your device's photo app. On iOS, open the Photos app, go to Albums, and select 'Recently Deleted'. On Android, open Google Photos, tap Library, then Trash. Photos in these locations are typically stored for 30 days before permanent deletion. Restore them by selecting the photos and tapping 'Recover'.
Questions and answers
Where can I find recently deleted photos on my iPhone?
Open the Photos app on your iPhone, go to Albums, and select the 'Recently Deleted' album to view photos deleted within the last 30 days.
How long do deleted photos stay in Google Photos trash?
Deleted photos in Google Photos Trash remain for 30 days before they are permanently deleted from your device.
Can I recover photos after they are removed from the Recently Deleted folder?
Once photos are permanently deleted from the Recently Deleted folder or Trash after 30 days, they cannot typically be recovered through standard means.
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