How to Recover Deleted Live Photos on iPhone Without Backup

Accidentally lost a Live Photo on your iPhone and don’t have a backup? Live Photos capture special moments in motion, and losing one can be upsetting. Fortunately, there are several practical ways to recover deleted Live Photos, even if you haven’t backed up your device.

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CHECK THE “RECENTLY DELETED” ALBUM

Your deleted Live Photos may still be retrievable:

• Open the Photos app 📱

• Tap “Albums” and scroll down to “Recently Deleted”

• Look for your missing Live Photo (Live Photos are marked with a concentric circles icon)

• Select and hit “Recover” to restore within 30 days

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USE A PHOTO RECOVERY APP

If the Live Photo isn’t in Recently Deleted:

• Download and install the Photo Recovery app from the App Store

• Run a scan focusing on deleted or lost images and pick Live Photo file types if possible

• Preview the results — Live Photos often show as an image + video pair 🖼️🎥

• Restore your chosen files directly to your Photos app

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SEARCH MESSAGES AND OTHER APPS

Sometimes, a copy of your Live Photo might exist elsewhere:

• Open the Messages app and browse recent conversations where you may have shared the photo

• Check apps like Notes, Messenger, or WhatsApp for attachments

• Save the Live Photo back to your gallery if found

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LOOK ON OTHER APPLE DEVICES

If you use iCloud Photos, your Live Photo could remain on another device:

• Check your iPad, Mac, or other iCloud-linked devices

• Look in their Photos apps before any recent sync

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PREVENT FUTURE LOSS

Keep your Live Photos safe by:

• Regularly backing up your iPhone to iCloud or your computer ☁️

• Enabling iCloud Photos for automatic photo sync

• Avoiding quick deletion of media before double-checking

With these steps, you have the best chance to recover that special Live Photo memory—even if there’s no backup available.

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