How to Delete Pictures from Recently Deleted on iPhone
If you’ve ever accidentally deleted a picture from your iPhone and then found it in the “Recently Deleted” album, you might be wondering how to permanently delete it. The “Recently Deleted” album is a temporary storage for deleted photos, giving you a chance to recover them if needed. However, if you’re sure you want to remove the picture permanently, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete pictures from the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open the Photos App
First, locate and open the “Photos” app on your iPhone. This app is typically represented by a camera icon and can be found on your home screen.
Step 2: Navigate to the “Recently Deleted” Album
Once the Photos app is open, tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down and find the “Recently Deleted” album. This album will display all the photos you’ve deleted in the past 30 days.
Step 3: Select the Picture You Want to Delete
Inside the “Recently Deleted” album, you’ll see a list of all the deleted photos. Tap on the picture you want to delete permanently. If you want to delete multiple pictures, you can select them by tapping on the checkmark icon next to each photo.
Step 4: Delete the Picture
After selecting the picture(s), tap on the “Delete” button at the bottom left corner of the screen. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking if you’re sure you want to delete the photo(s) permanently. Tap “Delete Photo” to confirm your decision.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion
A second confirmation dialog will appear, reminding you that the photo(s) will be permanently deleted from your iPhone. Tap “Delete Photo” again to confirm.
Step 6: Check for Deletion
Once the photo(s) have been deleted, they will no longer appear in the “Recently Deleted” album. To ensure they have been removed permanently, you can check the “Recently Deleted” album again. If the picture(s) are not there, you have successfully deleted them from your iPhone.
By following these simple steps, you can easily delete pictures from the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone. Remember, once a photo is deleted from the “Recently Deleted” album, it cannot be recovered, so make sure you’re sure before proceeding.
