How to Recover Recently Deleted Photos on Your Smartphone

Learn how to easily recover your recently deleted photos from your smartphone in just a few steps.

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To see recently deleted photos on most smartphones, open the Photos app, navigate to the Albums tab, and look for the 'Recently Deleted' folder. Here, you can recover photos within a specified timeframe (usually 30 days) before they're permanently deleted. Simply select the photos you wish to restore and tap the 'Recover' option to bring them back to your main albums.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. How long do deleted photos stay in the Recently Deleted folder? Deleted photos usually remain in the Recently Deleted folder for about 30 days before being permanently erased.
  2. Can I recover photos after 30 days? No, once the 30-day period expires, the photos are permanently deleted and are not recoverable.
  3. Is there a way to recover deleted photos without the Photos app? Yes, you can try using third-party recovery software or check cloud backups if you have them enabled.
  4. What should I do if the Recently Deleted folder is empty? If the folder is empty, it means there are no deleted photos available for recovery; you may need to look for backups or recovery tools.

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