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Powerful and practical methods to bring back your deleted memories.
Have you ever accidentally deleted a photo from your phone and instantly regretted it? Maybe it was a family portrait, a special vacation snap, or your favorite selfie.
Losing photos can feel like losing a part of your story… but here's the truth: yes you can get them back.
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Whether you use Android or iPhone, this article will guide you step-by-step with simple and effective strategies, as well as the best tools for recovering deleted or lost images. Let's dive into this definitive guide to saving your most precious digital memories.
1. Check the Recently Deleted Folder First
First of all, go directly to your recently deleted photos folder.
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iPhone:
- Open the Photos app
- Tap Albums > Recently Deleted
- Select the photos you want to recover
- Tap Recover
Photos remain there for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
Android (Google Photos):
- Open Google Photos
- Tap Library > Trash
- Select the images and tap Restore
On most Androids, deleted photos are stored in the trash for up to 60 days.
✅ Pro Tip: Don't take new photos after a deletion — you could overwrite lost files.
2. Find your Cloud Backups
If you've ever activated a cloud service, you could be just a few clicks away from recovering your photos.
Common backup platforms:
- Google Photos: Usually active on Android
- iCloud: For iPhone backups
- OneDrive, Dropbox, Amazon Photos: If they were activated manually
Steps to recover:
- Sign in to your cloud account
- Go to your photo gallery
- Check folders like Archive, Trash or Deleted
- Restore or download images
💡 Incluso si una foto fue borrada del celular, podría seguir en la nube.
3. Use Photo Recovery Apps (Android)
Android users have access to many apps that scan internal storage and help recover deleted images.
Recommended apps:
- DiskDigger Photo Recovery
- Dumpster
- Dr.Fone – Data Recovery
- Photo Recovery – DigDeep
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How to use them:
- Download the app from Google Play
- Grants access to storage
- Select scan type (quick or full)
- Please wait while the app searches for the files.
- Preview and retrieve your desired images
📌 Nota: Algunas funciones requieren acceso root para escaneos más profundos.
4. Recover Photos from a PC or Mac
If you backed up your phone to your computer, the photos may still be there.
To do:
- Connect your cell phone to the computer via USB
- Open folders like DCIM, Pictures or Camera
- Search for copies of deleted files
- Also check Google Drive, iCloud or iTunes backup folders
💻 No olvides revisar discos duros externos o pendrives — ¡puede que estén allí!
5. iPhone Users: Restore from iTunes or Finder
If you have an iTunes or Finder backup from before the deletion, you can restore your phone and recover your photos.
Steps:
- Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac
- Open iTunes (Windows/macOS Mojave) or Finder (macOS Catalina+)
- Select your device and choose Restore Backup
- Choose the backup that contains the photos
- Click Restore
⚠️ Caution: This process replaces your current data. Consider backing up your data before restoring.
6. Computer Recovery Software (Advanced)
Still can't find your photos? Desktop recovery programs thoroughly scan your phone's storage.
Popular tools:
- Wondershare Dr.Fone
- iMobie PhoneRescue
- Tenorshare UltData
- EaseUS MobiSaver
You will need:
- A computer (Windows or Mac)
- A USB cable
- Time for scanning
These tools allow you to preview images before restoring them and work for both Android and iOS.
🔒 Note: Some features are paid, but many offer free trial versions.
7. Social Networks and Messaging Apps
Have you ever shared that photo on WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram?
These platforms often save compressed copies of your photos in chats, albums, or files.
How to recover them:
- Open the app
- Go to old conversations or albums
- Download the image or take a screenshot
It won't be the original image in full quality, but at least you'll have a usable version of the memory.
8. Scan your SD Card (Android with External Storage)
If your Android device saves photos to a microSD card, you can scan it from a PC using a recovery program.
What do you need:
- A card reader
- A program like Recuva, PhotoRec or Stellar Data Recovery
Steps:
- Insert the SD into the reader
- Open the recovery software
- Scan the card
- Restore selected photos
💾 Las tarjetas SD suelen retener datos más tiempo si no se sobrescriben — ¡así que el tiempo juega a tu favor!
9. Contact a Professional Recovery Service
If nothing works and your photos are very valuable, consider consulting a specialist.
These services use advanced technology to extract data from damaged or severely corrupted cell phones—though they tend to be expensive.
Advantages:
- They can recover data on physically damaged devices
- They handle deep corruption
Disadvantages:
- High cost (from $100 to more than $1,000)
- They do not guarantee total success
📞 Solo elige esta opción si el valor de las fotos justifica la inversión.
10. Protect your photos for the future
Now that you've (hopefully) recovered your images, it's time to prevent future losses.
Key tips:
- Enable automatic cloud backups (Google Photos, iCloud, OneDrive)
- Use gallery apps with trash or recycling
- Export key memories to your hard drive or PC every month
- Avoid dubious apps that can damage files
- Install apps like Dumpster to save temporarily deleted photos
🛡️ Proteger hoy evita dolores de cabeza mañana.
🔧 ¿Y Si Aún No Logras Recuperarlas?
Sometimes, unfortunately, photos are lost forever, especially if:
- They were overwritten with new data
- You waited too long to try to get them back.
- The cell phone storage is full and deletes data frequently.
If that is your case:
- Try to reconstruct memory: ask friends if they have a copy
- Check emails, group chats, or cloud folders
- Accept the loss and strengthen your backup habits for the future
🧠 Incluso si una foto ya no está, the memory lives on. And now you have the knowledge to protect the next ones.
✨ Conclusión Final
Recovering deleted photos from your phone is easier than ever today—if you act quickly and follow the right steps.
From the trash and the cloud to advanced software and professional services, you have many ways to bring them back.
Quick summary:
✅ Revisa la carpeta de eliminados
✅ Busca en la nube
✅ Usa apps o programas de recuperación
✅ Explora redes sociales o chats
✅ Considera recuperar desde tarjeta SD
✅ Haz respaldo de tus fotos para prevenir nuevas pérdidas
Are you still reading? That means your memories you care a lot — y eso es hermoso. 🙌
So, tell us:
📸 ¿Qué método te ayudó a recuperar tus fotos?
💬 ¿Haces respaldo de tus imágenes con frecuencia?
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And don't forget to activate your backup today — your future self will thank you.