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Recover Deleted Photos Without a Backup

Issue Description 

Photos were deleted accidentally and no iCloud or computer backup exists. 

Common Causes 

Manual deletion 

Storage cleanup 

iOS auto-clean suggestions 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Check Recently Deleted Album 

Open Photos app 

Go to Albums → Recently Deleted 

Restore photos within 30 days 

 

Step 2: Search Photos App 

Use Search tab 

Look by date, location, or keyword 

 

Step 3: Stop Using iPhone 

Prevent overwriting deleted photo space 

 

Step 4: Check iCloud.com (If Sync Was On) 

Visit icloud.com → Photos 

Restore if available 

Explore Further 

Enable iCloud Photos for future protection 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Keep iCloud Photos enabled.