Yes, you can recover videos you have deleted even if you don’t have a backup. You can do this by checking your “Recently Deleted” folder or by using a third-party data recovery tool.
The ability to take videos is one of my favorite features of the iPhone. Being able to look back at old videos of my dog or other past moments can be a lot of fun and ensure important memories are never forgotten.
Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, these important videos can be accidentally deleted. But can they be recovered? Thankfully, the answer is yes. Keep reading to learn more about how you can recover deleted videos on your iPhone, even if you don’t have a backup.
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Key Takeaways
- Yes, you can recover deleted videos as long as you act quickly. However, there are only a few methods you can try if you don’t have a backup.
- Firstly, you can go to your Recently Deleted folder and see if your video is there. Videos and photos will remain here for 30 days after deletion and can be recovered easily.
- The other option is to use a third-party data recovery tool. There are many options out there with different features and reputations, so make sure to do your homework and choose one that you’re comfortable with.
Solution 1: Check the Recently Deleted Folder
The first place to look in order to recover deleted videos on your iPhone is to head to the Recently Deleted folder. You can reach it by going to your Photos app, heading to the Albums tab, and then scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking Recently Deleted.
This folder is generally protected by either your password or Face ID so not just anyone will be able to unlock it. In this folder, you will have all the photos and videos you have deleted recently. You can search through the contents until you find the right video.
In order to restore it, simply click on the video, and press the Recover option at the bottom right side of the screen. After doing this, the video should be back in your main library as normal.
You need to act quickly as videos and photos you have deleted will only remain in this folder for 30 days before they are unable to be recovered in this way.
Solution 2: Use a Third-Party Data Recovery Tool
If the videos you want to recover weren’t in the folder for one reason or another, you need to use third-party iPhone data recovery software to bring them back. These can search through the parts of your phone you don’t have access to in order to recover videos.
There are many different options, so make sure to do your homework and choose the right one. Consider the features it has, how much it costs, the reviews and reputations it has, and more.
While the exact process and steps for using the software may vary slightly, most are generally used in a similar way. You begin by attaching your phone to the computer where the software is downloaded.
Next, run the software and it will begin to scan your phone. This can be as quick as a few minutes, but can take much longer in some cases. Once the scan is done, you will be able to go through the deleted videos and restore the ones you want.
There are also companies that can recover deleted content from your device. So if these tools don’t work, you can consider reaching out to one of them and see if they will be successful. Like with the software, make sure to do your research and choose companies that are trustworthy.
Also, familiarize yourself with their costs and what happens if they are unable to recover the videos you need.
Whichever option you choose, aim to do this as quickly as possible. The longer you wait, the higher the chance that the video data has been completely overwritten and will be unrecoverable from your device.
Final Thoughts
Viewing videos can be a great way to relive past memories, entertain yourself, keep your knowledge about certain topics fresh, and so much more. Accidentally deleting these important videos can be a stressful occurrence.
Whether they were deleted on purpose or by accident, I hope that this guide has been able to help you learn some ways to bring these videos back, even if you don’t have a backup in place.
Is there something you feel I should have included in this guide that I didn’t? Let me know in a comment below.
