3 Ways to Recover Deleted Photos from iPhone (iPhone 17 Guide)

What is Dr.Fone - Data Recovery?

With Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (iOS), you can easily recover deleted photos from iPhone, including the latest iPhone 17, through three secure and flexible methods. You can retrieve lost photos directly from your device if it’s still accessible, recover them from an iTunes backup stored on your computer, or restore them from your iCloud account. Whether your pictures were accidentally deleted on an iPhone 17 after an iOS update, synced from an older iPhone, or saved in the cloud, Dr.Fone provides a seamless solution to bring your valuable memories back in just a few clicks.

Other important things you should know:

1. To increase the chances of successful iPhone file recovery, it's crucial to avoid using your device until the important files are retrieved. This precaution prevents data overwriting, which can permanently erase deleted files, making them irretrievable from your iPhone.

2. Running iOS 15 or later on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch? There's a good chance you can easily recover deleted photos. Simply open the 'Photos' app, navigate to the 'Recently Deleted' folder, and check if your lost memories are waiting to be restored. If you're lucky, you can quickly retrieve deleted photos on your iPhone and relive those cherished moments. If not, don't worry – there are further solutions to explore.

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World's 1st iPhone and iPad data recovery software

• Provide three ways to recover iPhone data.
• Scan iOS devices to recover photos, videos, contacts, messages, notes, etc.
• Extract and preview all content in iCloud/iTunes backup files.
• Selectively restore what you want from iCloud/iTunes backup to your device or computer.
• Compatible with the latest iOS versions and iPhone models.

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Solution 1: How to Recover Deleted Photos from iPhone?

Directly recovering photos from your iPhone is the best method if you don't have a backup. This approach uses software like Dr.Fone - Data Recovery (iOS) to perform a deep scan of your device's internal storage. It can locate and restore deleted images, including those from your Camera Roll and Photo Stream, that are no longer visible but haven't been overwritten yet. This method works for all models, including the latest iPhone 17.

Media Contents: Camera Roll (video & photo), Photo Stream, Photo Library, Message attachment, WhatsApp attachment, Voice memo, Voicemail, App photos/video (like iMovie, photos, Flickr, etc.)

• Step 1. Download and install Dr.Fone.
• Step 2. Then run Dr.Fone and connect your iPhone to the computer, go to 'Toolbox' > 'Data Recovery' > 'iOS' > 'Recover Data from device'.

• Step 3. When the program detects your iPhone, select the file types, you would like to recover and click on 'Start Scan' to carry on the process.
• Step 4. When the scan stops, you can preview and check all data available to recover the scan result.
• Step 5. To recover photos, you can preview every item in the categories of Camera Roll, Photo Stream, and App Photos.
• Step 6. Preview them one by one, and tick the item you want. Then click on the Recover button to save them on your computer with one click.

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Solution 2: How to Recover Deleted Photos by Extracting iTunes Backup?

Restoring from an iTunes backup is an excellent option if you regularly sync your iPhone with a computer. Instead of restoring the entire backup and overwriting your current data, a tool like Dr.Fone allows you to selectively browse the backup file, preview your photos, and extract only the ones you need. This process is safe, fast, and doesn't affect the data currently on your iPhone.

• Step 1. All that we are describing is shown in the screenshot below. After running the Dr.Fone program, connect your iPhone to the computer. This time chooses 'Recover from iTunes Backup File' from the left column.
• Step 2. The program will detect all iTunes backup files existing on your computer. Choose the backup for your iPhone and click on the 'Start Scan.' It should take as little as 2 minutes.

• Step 3. There should now be a big smile on your face. There, shown in clear details, are all your memories, ready to be restored.
• Step 4. Just put a checkmark against which ones you chose to recover, then click on the 'Recover to Computer button.

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Solution 3: How to Recover iPhone Photos from iCloud Backup?

If you use iCloud to back up your iPhone, you can recover deleted photos from an iCloud backup file. Similar to the iTunes method, Dr.Fone enables you to download your iCloud backup, scan its contents, and selectively recover just the photos you want without needing to perform a full device restore. This is ideal for retrieving specific memories without wiping your iPhone's current setup.

• Step 1. This time, from the left side of Dr.Fone, you should select 'Recover from iCloud Backup File'. You should enter your Apple ID and password.

• Step 2. After that, the program will automatically find all backup files existing in your iCloud account.
• Step 3. Select the one you want to recover iPhone photos from to download them to your computer. This will take longer, depending on the size of the iCloud backup and your internet connection. Please be patient.

For this method, you will need to sign in to iCloud.

• Step 4. Once the download of the iCloud backup has been completed, you can review the content contained in your iCloud backup.
• Step 5. For the photographs, you can look at 'Photos & Videos.' Preview them one by one and check the items you want.
• Step 6. Then click on the 'Recover to Computer button to save your photographs to your computer.

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Conclusion

Losing photos doesn't have to be permanent. This guide has shown three reliable methods using Dr.Fone - Data Recovery to recover deleted photos from your iPhone 17 or other models: scanning the device directly, extracting from an iTunes backup, or restoring from an iCloud backup. Each method is effective and stress-free. For future protection, we highly recommend establishing a regular backup routine. Combining digital backups with physical prints of your favorite images ensures your cherished memories are always safe.