Photos are the best way to preserve memories, which is why many people are upset about losing these images and accidentally deleting them. This makes recovering accidentally deleted photos a necessary task. iPhones offer various methods to help you retrieve deleted photos, either through backups or specialized applications. iPhones often struggle with storage space since they do not allow for expansion through memory cards. However, Apple provides one of the best cloud storage services in the form of iCloud, which comes with different storage options at varying prices. Here are some methods to help you recover deleted photos on iPhone:
1. **Via Backups in iTunes**: The iTunes application on computers is the official way to manage iPhones, which includes transferring files to and from the device, updating the system, and managing phone backups. You can recover deleted photos by restoring your phone from a backup from that specific time. However, this resets your entire phone to that time. This means that all applications you have deleted will return, as well as all files and messages. You need to find a backup from the time you wish to revert to; if no such backup exists, you cannot recover that data. To perform this, follow these steps: connect the phone to your computer, open iTunes, and click on the phone icon. Then select the Summary window and click on Restore Backup. You can now choose the backup you wish to restore and wait for it to install on the phone.
2. **Using iCloud Service via Computer**: The iCloud service automatically backs up photos as long as there is enough storage available. Before you start recovering deleted photos via iCloud, ensure that the service is activated and that it is storing photos. You can preview all the photos stored in the service through a computer. To do this, visit the iCloud website and click on the Photos option. You will see all the photos stored in iCloud in front of you. After that, you can manually transfer the photos to your phone by sending or copying them via iTunes.
3. **Using a Photo Recovery App**: These applications allow you to recover deleted photos without having a backup, making it a practical method for retrieving old images. There are many applications that help you recover deleted photos, including the popular Dr.Fone app. You can use this app for free, and it is user-friendly, requiring minimal expertise to operate.
