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Permanently delete recently deleted photos
Permanently delete recently deleted photos — verified step-by-step guidance.
Follow a clear sequence grounded in current Apple documentation.
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How to do it
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Open Recently Deleted
In Photos, go to Collections → Utilities → Recently Deleted, then unlock it with device authentication.
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Select items
Tap Select, then choose only the photos or videos you truly want to delete permanently.
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Delete permanently
Choose Delete and confirm that you want to permanently remove the selected items.
When you are done
Done.
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