How to Find Recently Deleted Photos on iPhone XR
Accidentally deleting photos on your iPhone XR can be a distressing experience, especially if those photos hold sentimental value or are important for work. However, don’t worry, as there are several methods you can use to recover recently deleted photos on your iPhone XR. In this article, we will guide you through the process of finding recently deleted photos on your iPhone XR.
1. Check the Recently Deleted Album
The first place you should check for recently deleted photos is the Recently Deleted album. This album is a temporary storage for deleted photos, and it retains them for a period of time before permanently deleting them. Here’s how to access the Recently Deleted album:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone XR.
- Tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on “Recently Deleted” to view the deleted photos.
- Tap on a photo to view it, and then tap “Keep” to restore it to your camera roll or “Delete” to permanently remove it from the album.
2. Use a Third-Party Photo Recovery App
If the Recently Deleted album doesn’t contain the photos you’re looking for, you can try using a third-party photo recovery app. These apps are designed to scan your iPhone’s storage and recover deleted photos, even if they have been removed from the Recently Deleted album. Here are some popular photo recovery apps for iPhone XR:
- Dr.Fone – Data Recovery (iOS)
- iPhone Data Recovery
- Recoverit – iOS Data Recovery
Follow these general steps to use a third-party photo recovery app:
- Download and install the chosen photo recovery app on your computer.
- Connect your iPhone XR to your computer using a USB cable.
- Run the photo recovery app and select the “Recover from iOS Device” option.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your iPhone XR for deleted photos.
- Preview the recovered photos and select the ones you want to restore.
- Tap “Recover” to save the selected photos back to your iPhone XR or computer.
3. Restore from an iTunes or iCloud Backup
If you have a backup of your iPhone XR on iTunes or iCloud, you can restore your deleted photos from the backup. Here’s how to do it:
- Connect your iPhone XR to your computer and open iTunes.
- Click on your iPhone XR in the left sidebar.
- Click on “Summary” and then “Restore Backup…”
- Select the backup that contains the deleted photos you want to restore.
- Click “Restore” to start the process. This will erase all data on your iPhone XR and restore it from the selected backup.
Alternatively, you can restore from an iCloud backup:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone XR.
- Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
- Select “iCloud” and then “iCloud Backup” from the list.
- Tap “Back Up Now” to ensure your current data is backed up.
- Tap “Restore from iCloud Backup” and sign in to your iCloud account.
- Select the backup that contains the deleted photos you want to restore.
- Tap “Restore” to start the process. This will erase all data on your iPhone XR and restore it from the selected backup.
By following these methods, you should be able to find and recover recently deleted photos on your iPhone XR. Remember to regularly back up your iPhone to prevent data loss in the future.
