October 30, 2024

Where is the iPhone trash can?

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Where is the iPhone trash can?

Have you ever wondered where the apps and files we delete are in a file Iphone? Since it does not have a specific recycle bin program for storing temporary files, as a rule, everything that is deleted from iOS is definitely deleted.

How to recover deleted files and apps on iPhone

Although iOS does not have a recycle bin, just like traditional computers, there are applications with “deleted” partitions – allowing the user to recover them within a certain time. See below, what are the main native apps with trash and how to recover deleted files.

1. iCloud Drive (files)

The Files app, which is responsible for storing iCloud Drive data, contains the location of the deleted items called “Deleted”. They are all stored in this section until you decide to delete them permanently. To do this, just go to “Explore” and click on “Deleted”. Finally, hold your finger on the item and select the “Recover” option.

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Recover Deleted Files from iCloud Drive – Screenshot: Thiago Furquim (Canaltech)

Keep in mind that any deleted files will automatically sync across all compatible devices with the same Apple ID. That is, if you delete a file on the iPad, it will also not be displayed on the iPhone.

2. Pictures

Did you delete a photo from Fototeca by mistake? do not freak out. The Photos app also has a section that stores deleted photos for easy recovery on your device. Simply go to the Albums tab and click on Deleted.

Enter “Deleted” section to recover previously deleted photos from Fototeca – screenshot: Thiago Furquim (Canaltech)

Note that the deadline for this task is 30 days, so check it out as soon as you miss a particular photo. If you have any questions, check out our full article at How to recover deleted photos from iPhone.

3. Mail

Recovering deleted emails is also a simple task on iPhone. The Mail app has your own recycle bin and you don’t have to worry if you delete a message by mistake. Rescue the deleted email by going to “Boxes” and clicking on “Trash”. Then drag it to the side, click “Move” and choose the box to which you want to export it.

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Restore iCloud backup to restore apps and other data

If you delete an app and lose all the data it contains, the solution to get it back is to return the entire system to how it was before. So you must have a file Support From iCloud, which will restore the system from the point where the device information was saved in the cloud.

How to check iCloud backup

To check the last time iCloud backed up your iPhone, go to the Settings app, tap “Your Name” > “iCloud” > “iCloud Backup”.

Check when the last iCloud backup was performed – screenshot: Thiago Furquim (Canaltech)

How to restore a backup on iPhone

Finally, you will need to erase all iPhone contents and settings to restore the backup created by iCloud. To do this, still in the Settings app, go to General > iPhone Transfer or Reset > Erase Content and Settings. Follow the instructions on the screen and wait for the system to reset completely and start again from scratch, to the factory default settings.

Tap on the indicated option to reset iPhone and restore from backup – Screenshot: Thiago Furquim (Canaltech)

after doing you sign in With your Apple ID, ask to restore from backup. Check out this full article from Apple Support To perform this task successfully.

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