"On my new iPhone 11 with iOS 13, there isn't a Trash or Deleted Folder in email. I have gone to the email settings and checked the deleted box, but it still doesn't show up. How do I get a deleted box or folder?"
- Posted by Flyer05 in Apple Discussions
Accidentally lose or delete important data from your iPhone? Many iOS users are now having problems locating the iPhone recycle bin since there is a similar trash bin on a computer to store unwanted items temporarily. Is there an iPhone garbage bin? Where and how to access trash on iPhone? This post will resolve these questions in great detail. Let's check together.
Let's discuss the two questions one by one.
1. Is there a deleted items folder on iPhone?
Actually, there is no recycle bin in iPhone. Unlike a Windows PC or Mac, an iPhone or iPad does not have a trash can to save temporary files deleted from your device. However, there's a recycle bin to hold deleted files in some apps for you to find back within 30 days like Photos Notes, Mail, Messages, and Files.
Therefore, if you don't want to lose your precious data, you'd better take a regular backup of your iPhone or iPad.
2. Where is trash on iPhone?
As we mentioned above, you will find a separate trash folder in apps like Photos, Notes, Files, Messages, and Mail. Generally, you can find the files deleted from the app within 30 days. If you cannot find wanted files from the trash bin, they may have expired and been removed forever.
This part tells you how to check trash on iPhone and empty the trash folder inside the following app step by step.
In Notes App
In Mails App
In Photos App
In Files App
In Messages App
Note: Messages Recently Deleted folder only works on iOS 16 and above.
We have discussed the iPhone recycle bin location and how to find trash on iPhone. Then, how to do iPhone trash recovery? Here are four possible methods to find the deleted data back to your iPhone with or without backup.
If you want to recover files within 30 days after deleting them, you can find and restore them in the "Recently Deleted" folder of the respective app. Here, we take the Photos app as an example.
How to look at trash on iPhone?
Step 1. Open the "Photos" app on your iPhone.
Step 2. Tap the "Albums" tab at the bottom and then pick the "Recently Deleted" album.
Step 3. You will see all deleted photos and videos there. Select the pictures you wish to restore and hit the "Recover" button. After that, it will restore the photos to the Photo's original album.
If you have backed up your iPhone to your computer using iTunes before data loss, you can restore the deleted files from the iTunes backup. Note that it will overwrite the existing data on your iPhone.
Here is how to do it:
Step 1. Run the latest version of iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.
Step 2. If asked, unlock your iPhone and click "Trust" on it. Then tap the iPhone icon when it appears in the iTunes window.
Step 3. Click "Restore Backup" under the "Summary" tab and pick an appropriate backup file according to the date.
Step 4. Tap "Restore" to sync the backup content to your iPhone. Please keep your device connected before the syncing process is over.
Likewise, you can also restore the deleted files from iCloud backup if you have previously backed up your iPhone data to your iCloud account. However, this method will reset your iPhone.
Let's see how it works.
Step 1. Unlock your iPhone and open "Settings" > "General" > "Reset".
Step 2. Tap the "Erase All Content and Settings" option and confirm the operation. After erasing your device, it will restart.
Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set it up as new. When you reach the "Apps & Data" screen, tap the "Restore from iCloud Backup" option and pick the most recent backup file from the list.
Step 4. Click the "Restore" button to restore the iCloud backup file to your iPhone fully.
If you want to restore from iCloud backup without reset, you can read the following article or using Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery software mentioned in 3.4 to selectively recover data from iCloud backup.
How to Restore from iCloud Backup Without Reset? [2 Quick Solutions]What if you don't have a backup? This is where data recovery software comes in. Among the most popular data recovery software on the market is Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery. It can help users recover deleted files with or without a backup. Moreover, compared to the official iCloud and iTunes recovery methods, it supports selective recovery of specific data instead of the entire backup, and it doesn't require resetting the iPhone, so the original data remains unaffected.
Key features of Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery:
Follow the steps below to recover deleted files from iPhone with or without backup using iPhone Data Recovery:
01Start by downloading and running this program on your computer. Then, connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable. When prompted with "Trust this Computer?" on your iPhone, tap "Trust".
02Once your iPhone is connected successfully, choose the type of data you want to recover. Click "Start Scan" to begin the scanning process.
03After the scan is complete, browse through the available file types and preview the detailed data. Select the items you wish to recover and click "Recover to Computer" to save the files to your computer.
01Download and open this tool on your computer and select the "Recover from iTunes Backup File" mode on the left panel. Next, select a backup file from the list and tap "Start Scan".
Note: If you cannot find the file you want, hit the "Select" icon below to choose the iTunes backup file from other customized folders.
02Choose the data types you wish to restore on the data selection interface and hit the "Start Scan" again.
03After scanning, click the file type you want to restore on the left window, preview and tick off the desired items on the right window, and tap the "Recover to Computer" button to restore them to your computer.
01Open the tool and select the "Recover from iCloud" mode. Then, sign in with your Apple ID. If two-factor authentication is enabled, enter the verification code received on your iOS device and click "Verify" to continue.
02Once logged in, choose the types of files you want to recover. Then, click the "Next" icon to start a quick scan.
03Click a category on the left panel and preview the specific items in the right panel. Select the ones you want to recover to your computer, and then click the "Recover to Computer" button.
Video Tutorial:
Although you have a chance to find the deleted data back, we always recommend you take action to prevent data loss in the future. Below are some useful tips for your reference.
Now you understand that there isn't a standard iPhone recycle bin to preserve the deleted files temporarily. However, some types of files have their own "Recently Deleted" folders, such as photos, files, and notes. Additionally, you can use the methods mentioned above to find deleted data. It is recommended to use Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery, which allows for selective recovery of deleted data regardless of whether you have a backup. Of course, you are also recommended to regularly back up the iPhone data to prevent unnecessary data loss.
If you have something to let us know, feel free to leave a comment below.
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