How to Recover Photos Missing from iPhone After iOS Update

Did you update your iPhone only to find some of your photos missing from your library? This can happen after a major iOS upgrade, causing panic for users who think their memories are lost forever. Don’t worry—here’s exactly how you can troubleshoot and recover missing photos after an iOS update.

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CHECK ICLOUD PHOTO SYNC

Sometimes, updating iOS temporarily disrupts your iCloud Photo Library:

• Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos

• Ensure “iCloud Photos” is turned ON ☁️

• Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and charging—sync may take extra time after an update

• Open the Photos app and swipe down to refresh

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LOOK IN “RECENTLY DELETED” AND “HIDDEN” ALBUMS

iOS updates can reset some settings, causing photos to move:

• Open Photos > Albums

• Scroll down to Utilities and check both “Recently Deleted” and “Hidden” 📂

• Restore any photos you find there

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CHECK OTHER APP FOLDERS

Your missing images may have migrated to app-specific folders:

• Open the Files app

• Check apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, or custom photo editors 📲

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RESTORE FROM PRE-UPDATE BACKUP

If you backed up your iPhone before updating, you can restore lost photos:

• Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings

• Set up your iPhone and choose the backup made before the update (be aware this replaces current data) 🔄

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USE THE PHOTO RECOVERY APP

If the photos aren’t showing up by now, try a specialized recovery tool:

• Download the Photo Recovery app

• Run a full scan targeting your device’s storage

• Preview and restore any lost or deleted photos efficiently

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TIP: PREVENT FUTURE LOSS

• Always back up your iPhone to iCloud or your computer before updating 🛡️

• Make sure “Optimize iPhone Storage” is set if you have limited space

Even after an update, your photos usually aren’t gone for good. With these steps, you’ll have the best shot at restoring everything important.

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