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Recover recently deleted photos

Recover recently deleted photos — verified step-by-step guidance.

Follow a clear sequence grounded in current Apple documentation.

When this helps

Labels can vary slightly by iOS version and current settings.

STEPS

How to do it

  1. 1

    Open Collections

    In Photos, tap Collections.

  2. 2

    Open Recently Deleted

    Under Utilities, tap Recently Deleted, tap View Album, then unlock it with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.

  3. 3

    Choose what to recover

    Tap Select, then choose the photos or videos you want to recover.

  4. 4

    Recover

    Tap the More button, then tap Recover.

When you are done

Done.

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