How to Recover Deleted Files from iPhone? [Supprot iPhone 16]

Part 1: How to Recover Deleted Files from iPhone with Backup?

Apple has made the iPhone capable of recovering deleted files on its own through various built-in functionalities. You can recover deleted files from the Recently Deleted folder or restore the iCloud or iTunes backup to get back deleted files from iPhone.

Here's how to view deleted files on iPhone using built-in functionalities:

Tip 1. Check Your Recently Deleted Folder

iPhone has a dedicated "Recently Deleted" folder where all the deleted files stay temporarily for 30 days until they are deleted permanently.

• Open the Photos app and select the "Albums" tab from the bottom.
• Scroll down and click the "Recently Deleted" album. Use the face ID or passcode to open it.

• Select the deleted photos or videos you want to recover. Click the "3-dots" icon from the bottom right corner and click "Recover".

• Open the Files app and select the "Browse" tab from the bottom.
• Click the "Recently Deleted" folder.

• Select the deleted files you want to recover and click "Recover".

This way, you can easily recover deleted files from iPhone if they have been deleted within the past 30 days.

Tip 2. Recover Deleted Files from iPhone via iCloud Backup

If you had made an iCloud backup before your files were deleted, you can recover deleted files on iPhone by restoring the iCloud backup.

Follow the below steps to learn how to recover permanently deleted files on iPhone via iCloud backup :

• Start with factory resetting your iPhone by navigating to Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Contents and Settings.

• After resetting, begin the iPhone's initial setup. Once you reach "Transfer Your Apps & Data", select "From iCloud Backup".

• Log in to iCloud using your Apple ID.
• Select the backup and restore it.

• Once the backup is restored, complete the remaining iPhone setup. Then, open the Photos or Files app and see if your deleted files are restored.

This way, you can recover your iCloud backup and recover permanently deleted files on iPhone.

Tip 3. Recover Deleted Files on iPhone from iTunes Backup

iPhone also supports creating a complete backup on your computer using iTunes. So, if you remember creating an iTunes backup before you deleted files from your iPhone, then it's time to restore it.

Here again, remember that restoring iTunes backup will wipe out the existing iPhone data and replace it with the backed-up data. Follow the below steps to learn how to recover deleted files from iPhone via iTunes backup:

• Connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable and launch iTunes.
• Select your iPhone from the left side and tap "Restore Backup".

• Pick the right backup file, enter the password, and click "Restore".

Once the backup is restored, you can revisit the folder and check if the files are recovered.

Part 2: How to Recover Permanently Deleted Files on iPhone without Backup?

What if you don't have an iPhone backup to restore or you cannot find deleted files on iPhone after recovering the backup? Feel worried!! Tenorshare UltData has got you covered.

Tenorshare UltData is a well-known iPhone data recovery that can scan and recover permanently deleted files on iPhone without backup. It can recover deleted photos, videos, documents, audio, messages, and 35+ other data types. It can also recover data from third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, Viber, LINE, WeChat, and more.

The key features of Tenorshare UltData include:

• Recover 35+ data types from iPhone without backup or jailbreak.
• Recover files lost due to accidental deletion, iOS upgrade, system crash, virus attack, and more.
• Preview of recoverable files to only recover the selective ones.
• Easy-to-use interface with a click-based approach to scan, preview, and recover deleted files with 98% high success rate.
• Recover selective files from iCloud or iTunes backup.

How to recover permanently deleted files on iPhone with Tenorshare UltData:

• Install and run Tenorshare UltData on your Windows/Mac system. Click "Recover Data from iOS Devices" from the home screen.

• Connect your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable and make the connection trusted.

• Select the data types to scan and tap the "Scan" button to begin scanning.

• After the scan, preview and select the files you want to get back. Lastly, click "Recover".

That's it! This way, Tenorshare UltData offers the most convenient way to recover deleted files from iPhone.

Final Words

After unintentionally deleting files from your iPhone, you shouldn't feel worried and must quickly work on recovering them. Above, we have discussed in detail how to recover deleted files from iPhone with or without backup. However, Tenorshare UltData seems to be the best option for two reasons. First, it can recover files directly from an iPhone without backup. Secondly, it provides preview-based selective recovery with a 98% success rate.

FAQs about How to Recover Deleted Files from iPhone

1. Can I still recover permanently deleted photos from my iPhone?

Yes, you can still recover permanently deleted photos from your iPhone. You can either recover photos from the iCloud or iTunes backup or use a data recovery tool to scan and recover deleted photos.

2. Where do deleted files go in an iPhone?

When you delete files on your iPhone, they go to the "Recently Deleted" folder. They stay in this folder for 30 days before getting deleted permanently. So, you have 30 days to recover those files back to your iPhone.

3. How to recover permanently deleted files on iPhone without computer?

There are multiple ways to recover permanently deleted files on iPhone without computer. If you have an iCloud backup, you can restore it on your iPhone and recover deleted files. Alternatively, you can use an iPhone data recovery app to scan and recover deleted files intelligently.