How to Delete All Recently Deleted Photos
In today’s digital age, the ease of taking and storing photos on our smartphones and other devices has made it incredibly convenient to capture memories. However, there may come a time when you realize that you’ve deleted some photos by mistake or want to remove all recently deleted photos from your device. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting all recently deleted photos from various devices and platforms.
iPhone Users
If you’re an iPhone user, the process of deleting all recently deleted photos is relatively straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open the “Photos” app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll down and select the “Recently Deleted” album.
4. You will see all the photos you’ve deleted within the last 30 days. To delete all of them, tap on the “Select” button at the top right corner of the screen.
5. Tap on “Delete All” and confirm your action.
Please note that once you delete photos from the “Recently Deleted” album, they will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered unless you have enabled iCloud Photo Library or use a third-party photo recovery app.
Android Users
For Android users, the process is slightly different, but still quite simple:
1. Open the “Gallery” app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the three-dot menu icon at the top right corner and select “Albums.”
3. Find and tap on the “Recently Deleted” album.
4. You will see all the photos you’ve deleted within the last 30 days. To delete all of them, tap on the “Select” button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
5. Tap on the three-dot menu icon at the top right corner and select “Delete.”
6. Confirm your action by tapping “Delete All.”
Just like on iPhone, deleted photos from the “Recently Deleted” album on Android cannot be recovered once they are permanently deleted.
Computer Users
If you have deleted photos from your computer and want to delete all recently deleted photos, follow these steps:
1. Open the folder or directory where your photos were stored before deletion.
2. Look for the “Recently Deleted” folder. If you can’t find it, you may need to enable hidden files and folders by searching for “Show hidden files and folders” in the search bar and enabling it in the Folder Options window.
3. Open the “Recently Deleted” folder and select all the photos you want to delete.
4. Right-click on the selected photos and choose “Delete.”
5. Confirm the deletion by clicking “Yes” when prompted.
Please note that deleted photos from your computer’s “Recently Deleted” folder will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered without using a third-party file recovery tool.
Conclusion
Deleting all recently deleted photos from your device can be a quick and easy process, as long as you follow the steps provided above. Whether you’re using an iPhone, Android device, or computer, these instructions should help you restore your device’s storage space and prevent any accidental loss of photos.
