How to recover deleted photos

How to Recover Deleted Photos from Your Phone

It is quite common that, at some point, we end up accidentally deleting photos from our cell phone that we would not have wanted to delete. Fortunately, there are several ways to recover those photos. In this guide, we'll explore some of those options.

Recovering Photos from Your Phone's Trash

Many smartphones have a recycle bin function, similar to what you would find on a computer. When you delete a photo, it is not immediately removed from your device, it is instead sent to the trash. Here are the steps to recover photos from recycle bin:

1. Go to your phone's gallery.
2. Look for a folder called 'Recycle Bin' or 'Recycle Bin'.
3. If you find the photo you want to recover, tap on it and select 'Restore'.

Using a Photo Recovery App

If you can't find the photo in the trash, or if your phone doesn't have a trash function, you can try using a photo recovery app. These apps work by scanning your phone's memory to find photos that have been deleted.

1. Install a reliable photo recovery application. Some examples include DiskDigger, Recuva and Dr.Fone.
2. Open the app and follow the instructions to scan your phone's memory.
3. If the app finds the photo you want to recover, select it and choose the option to restore it.

Recovering Photos from a Backup

If you are in the habit of backing up your phone photos, you might be able to recover deleted photos from there. Here are the steps to do that:

1. Go to the backup service you use (like Google Photos, iCloud or Dropbox).
2. Search for the photo you deleted.
3. If you find the photo, select it and choose the option to restore it to your phone.

Conclusion

Losing photos can be frustrating, but luckily there are plenty of ways to get them back. Whether using your phone's recycle bin, a photo recovery app, or a backup, you have a good chance of recovering those precious memories. Remember, prevention is always the best solution. So, regularly back up your photos to avoid future mishaps.

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