Many iPhone users may accidentally delete precious photos while clearing phone storage or through accidental operations. The first instinct might be to connect to a computer to recover them. However, what if there is no computer available at the moment? Is it still possible to recover the deleted photos? The answer is yes! This article will introduce how to recover deleted photos from iPhone without computer in 3 reliable methods. Let's learn together.
If you have recently deleted photos and videos from your iPhone, the built-in "Recently Deleted" album is the most direct and convenient way to recover them. When you delete a photo or video, the system temporarily stores it in the "Recently Deleted" folder for 30 days. During this time, you can manually restore or permanently delete them at any time. Content older than 30 days will be automatically cleared by the system.
Here is how to retrieve deleted photos from iPhone without computer from the Recently Deleted folder:
Step 1. Open the "Photos" app on your iPhone and tap the "Albums" tab at the bottom.
Step 2. Scroll down the page and find the "Recently Deleted" album, then tap to open it.
Step 3. Browse the list and find the photo or video you want to recover.
Step 4. Select the image and tap the "Recover" button at the bottom right to get back your photos.
If you have iCloud Backup enabled (How to back up iPhone to iCloud?), even if the "Recently Deleted" album is emptied, you can recover deleted photos by restoring an iCloud backup. However, please note that this method requires resetting your iPhone and restoring from a backup, so make sure to back up your current data before proceeding.
Here is how to recover deleted photos from iPhone without computer from iCloud backup:
Step 1. Open "Settings", tap your "Apple ID", select "iCloud", then tap "iCloud Backup", make sure "iCloud Backup" is turned on, and check the time of the last backup.
Step 2. Open "Settings", select "General", then scroll down to the bottom and tap "Reset".
Step 3. Choose "Erase All Content and Settings". This will delete all data on your iPhone and restore it to factory settings. Make sure to back up your current data in advance to avoid data loss.
Step 4. After resetting, your iPhone will restart and display the Welcome screen. Follow the prompts to select your language and region.
Step 5. When you see the "Apps & Data" screen, choose "Restore from iCloud Backup".
Step 6. Log in to iCloud with your Apple ID and select the backup you wish to restore (ensure that the backup contains the deleted photos).
Step 7. Wait for the restoration process to complete, and your iPhone will restore all data from the backup, including the deleted photos.
In addition to iCloud, many users also use third-party cloud storage services like Google Photos, OneDrive, and Dropbox to sync and back up photos. If you have uploaded photos to these cloud platforms, even if they are deleted locally on your iPhone, a copy is usually retained in the cloud. Some services even have a trash or recycle bin feature, allowing you to recover them directly. Here, we will use Google Photos as an example.
Here is how to retrieve deleted photos from iPhone without computer via Google Photos:
Step 1. Open the Google Photos app and log in to the corresponding account.
Step 2. Tap the "Library" tab at the bottom and find the "Trash" album.
Step 3. Browse the deleted photos and select the ones you want to restore.
Step 4. Tap the "Restore" button in the top right corner and confirm the action. Once done, you'll see the deleted images in your Photos application and Google Photos.
In addition to the methods mentioned earlier that don't require a computer, if you have previously backed up your iPhone data on your computer using iTunes, you can also recover deleted photos from the iTunes backup using data recovery software on your computer. We recommend using Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery, which can scan and analyze iTunes backup files, allowing you to preview and select the photos to restore and save them to your computer, preventing unnecessary data overwrite.
Highlights of iPhone Data Recovery:
Here is how to recover deleted photos from iPhone using iPhone Data Recovery:
01Launch iPhone Data Recovery on your computer and select the "Recover from iTunes Backup File" mode. The software will automatically scan and display your iTunes backup with detailed information. Select the iTunes backup you want, then click "Start Scan".
02Next, choose the "Photos" and "Albums" folders, and click "Start Scan".
03Once the scan is complete, you can browse through the photos and select the ones you wish to recover. Finally, click "Recover to Computer" to restore them.
Note: If you have backed up your iPhone to iCloud, you can also use this tool to selectively recover deleted photos from iCloud backup without reset. Just choose "Recover from iCloud" mode.
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Q1. Where can I find deleted photos on my iPhone?
It is usually retained for 30 days in the Recently Deleted album in the Photos app, during which time it can be restored at any time.
Q2. Will my pictures stay in iCloud when deleted from my iPhone?
iCloud would retain data if you created a backup before their removal. Therefore, photos can remain stored in iCloud, provided they were backed up before removal.
Q3. How can I prevent photos from being lost on my iPhone again?
Here are some suggestions:
That's all about how to recover deleted photos from iPhone without computer. Whether you're recovering directly from the "Recently Deleted" folder, restoring via iCloud backup, or using other cloud services, you can choose the method that best suits your situation. If you regularly back up your phone data via iTunes, you can also use Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery to easily extract deleted photos from your iTunes backup to your computer.
To avoid the inconvenience of photo loss, it is recommended to enable iCloud photo syncing or regularly back up your phone data and develop good data management habits.
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