How to Recover Deleted Photos from iPhone

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By Jason

Have you ever encountered such a situation that one day you delete your beautiful or favorite photos from your iPhone by accident? If you have done so, you can exactly understand how sad it is to lose the beloved photographs.

However, don’t worry and take it easy at this time. Because I am so proud to tell you that there are some ways for you to recover deleted photos from your iPhone easily and quickly.

That is to say, you can probably get your lost photos back, which have been deleted from your iPhone already.

This article will introduce three ways how to recover deleted photos from iPhone easily and quickly.

Solution 1: Recover deleted photos from iPhone with the help of iTunes backup

As we all know, electronic products become more and more common all over the world, and the iPhone is one of the most popular products whose users throughout all the classes and levels.

Because of this, people are increasingly concerned about data loss. If you have ever made a backup file to iTunes, it is easy for you to use this way to recover the removed photos from your iPhone and retrieve data back.

Basic premises while using this method:
As it is mentioned above, first of all, you should have an iTunes backup file. So, if you want to use this method, you must make sure that the iTunes backup files have been created in advance.

Steps on how to recover deleted photos from iTunes backup file:

Step 1: Make a connection between the iPhone and the computer

At this part, you can finish the connection with the help of USB cables or WiFi devices.

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Step 2: Start iTunes which is installed on your computer

Once your iPhone is connected to the computer, next please double-click on the icon to run iTunes. After you do that, iTunes will detect phone devices automatically.

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Step 3: Recover data from backup

After you have connected the iPhone to the computer, it is time to start recovering data from the backup as you want. Press on the “Device” button and then select the tab “restore from backup”. Of course, you can select the option of “Summary” from the “Devices” part and then select the tab “Restore backup”.

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Step 4: Select the desired file you would like to recover from backup

After you press the button “Restore backup”, it is your turn to decide which iTunes backup file should be restored. Check the suitable data as you want to proceed further. Press on the button “Restore” and then the backup process starts automatically.

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Disadvantages:

  • iTunes backup files don’t have any sync mechanism, which means that it can’t allow you to sync with the iPhone automatically.
  • If you want to create a backup file and restore it in the future, you had better prepare your own devices and computer.

Solution 2: Recover deleted Photos from iPhone via iCloud backup

Another way to get your removed photos back to the iPhone is by seeking help from iCloud. With the help of this powerful software, iCloud backups can be created quickly and automatically. What’s more, it can ensure data security without any data loss.

Basic premises while using this method:
In order to recover pictures from a backup of iCloud, first of all, you should create a backup file of iCloud for the related iPhone. In addition, you should update the device to the latest OS version.

Steps on how to recover the removed photos from an iCloud backup file:

Please do the following steps one by one, if you want to restore photos from an iCloud backup file, I believe you can get a detailed introduction.

Step 1: Update the iOS device to the latest OS version.

As it is mentioned above, before you recover photos from iCloud backup, you must update the iOS device to the latest OS version. You can update it according to this path: settings -> general -> software. Of course, if your iPhone has the latest OS version already, you can choose to skip this step.

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Step 2: Reset your device’s settings

You can reset your device’s settings according to this path: settings -> general -> reset. Then choose the tab “Erase all content and settings,” and it begins to reset the device.

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Step 3: Backup from iCloud

Select the setup assistance and go to the tab “Set up your device.” Next, choose the tab “Restore from a backup” and log in to your iCloud account.

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Step 4: Tick the desired file that you would like to recover from backup

After you log in to the iCloud account, it is your turn to decide which iTunes backup file should be restored, as they are displayed in the list of backup files.

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Disadvantages:

  • 1. You need a Wi-Fi connection for help.
  • 2. Only the purchased photos which are bought from the iTunes store can be recovered from the iCloud backup
  • 3. iCloud backup only has 5GB of storage.

Solution 3: How to recover deleted photos from iPhone without any backup files.

As we all know, if someone has a backup file, it can be got back quickly and easily. However, there are some situations where someone doesn’t have any backup files when they lose their photos. In this regard, what can we do?

Don’t be nervous; I’m so happy to tell you without any backup files, you can also get back the deleted files with one powerful software the name is Tenorshare UltData (iOS) (it is useful software for iPhone data recovery). It allows users to recover files directly from the iOS device without a backup file.

You can refer to the main functions as shown below:

  • 1. It allows you to make SIM card data recovery and restore data quickly and easily, and it is no need to have backup files
  • 2. It supports almost all kinds of file formats.
  • 3. The deleted files can be previewed and restored as you want.
  • 4. It is compatible with iPhone 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6s, SE, 7, 8, X, XR, XS, 11, 12, and so on.

Steps on how to recover deleted photos from iPhone using  Tenorshare UltData (iOS)

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Please do the following steps one by one, and I believe you can get a detailed introduction.

Step 1: Open the software and make a connection between the iPhone and the computer

First of all, you should open this software and connect the iPhone to the PC with the help of a USB data cable.

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Step 2: Scan your iPhone

Scanning the device thoroughly can help you find all the data. You can press the “Start Scan” button to do this process, and it will display all the deleted photos.

Step 3: Preview and recover deleted photos from iPhone

The important feature of UltData is that it can allow users to preview data before recovering. So that you can choose which desired file should be recovered.

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In addition to the scanning and recovering function, Tenorshare UltData iOS Data Recovery (Full Tenorshare UltData iPhone Data Recovery Review) also has other powerful functions; you can refer to them as shown below:

  • 1. By using UltData, you can also recover deleted photos from your iPhone via an iTunes backup file.
  • 2. By using UltData, you can also recover deleted photos from your iPhone via an iCloud backup file.
  • 3. It supports almost all kinds of file formats, such as contacts, safari bookmarks, messages, voice memos, and photos.

Solution 4: How to recover deleted photos from iPhone using iTunes backup via UltData?

You can use UltData iPhone Data Recovery to restore your data if there is already a pre-taken backup of your iPhone using iTunes. Doing this will entirely restore your iPhone, and you will be capable of selecting your preferred data type to be recovered. To do so, follow the steps below:

Step 1: You can start by launching UltData on the PC and connecting iPhone to the system.

Step 2: To proceed, you can tap on the ‘Recover from iTunes backup file‘ option. Now, an iTunes backup list would be displayed along with details on the right-hand side.

Step 3: Now choose the backup file of iTunes that you want to bring back, and tap on the ‘Start Scan‘ icon.

Step 4: You must now wait while the app retrieves your iTunes backup, which will be divided into neat and varied categories for your expediency.

Step 5: You can just choose the files to be retrieved and reinstate them on your iPhone or your local storage.

Solution 5: How to recover deleted photos from iPhone through an iCloud backup via UltData?

Similar to an iTunes backup, UltData iPhone Data Recovery can be used by you to bring back preferred data files through iCloud backup selectively. To recover deleted photos from your iPhone without resetting it, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Start by launching UltData on the PC; you will have to connect iPhone to the PC.

Step 2: You must then choose the ‘Restore from iCloud backup file‘ option on the top section.

Step 3: To proceed, you must enter your Apple password and ID, which you use on your iCloud account.

Step 4: Soon, an iCloud backup file list will be shown along with fundamental details. Just select the choice of backup files and download them to the local storage.

Step 5: When your download is finished, a pop-up message will be shown to you. In this, you can choose the data type, which you want to get back and tap on the ‘Next’ icon.

Step 6: Now, wait till the program interface retrieves your backup data. You will be able to preview it on the interface and opt to restore them on your iPhone or your local storage.

Now that you have read these efficient steps, you can easily recover deleted photos from your iPhone.

You can just take the help of the UltData program to retrieve your erased content on your iPhone. You can recover iCloud or iTunes or backup as well. It is a good iPhone data recovery tool.

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