How can I recover deleted photo?

Last Update date : May 02. 2023

It would be very upsetting if you lose your precious photos. If in case you accidentally lose them, there is a way to restore deleted photos as follows. Moreover, also find out how to transfer, store, and manage photos containing your memories in advance.

Activate Trash: To use Trash, you should have turned on the Trash before you deleted photos.

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1. Open the 'Gallery' app then tap the 'Menu icon.

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2. Select 'Settings'.

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3. Switch the 'Recycle Bin'to On. On some models and software versions, you can find 'Trash' instead of Recycle Bin.

Restore photos and videos: Keep deleted images and videos in the Trash for 30 days before they are deleted forever.

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1. Open the 'Gallery' app and tap the 'Menu' icon.

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2. Select 'Recycle Bin' or 'Trash'<.b>.

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3. Select 'Edit'.

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4. Select 'Restore'.

Restore photos and videos: Items will be permanently deleted after 60 days in Trash.

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1. Open the 'Google Photos' app.

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2. Tap 'Library' icon then select 'Bin' or 'Trash'.

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3. Select the photos you want to restore then tap 'Restore'.

Check your account: Some photos may look like they disappeared because you are in a different account. Check your signed-in account. Is that the account you backed up your photos to? If not, sign out, and then sign in with the correct account.

Gallery sync using Samsung Cloud has been switched to MS OneDrive for convenience. Periodic backups are required to prevent unwanted data loss including photos and videos. You may also find more information on  ‘How can I backup data on my Galaxy device automatically?’. 

1. Navigate to 'Gallery' > 'More' options (three vertical dots) > 'Settings'.

2. Tap 'Cloud sync' > Connect your Samsung and Microsoft accounts if needed.

3. Follow on-screen instructions until the sync has started. 

Note: Available settings and screens may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and device.

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