10 Optional Methods to Find the Videos Disappeared from iPhone Back

"How do I recover lost iCloud photos/videos? My photos and videos from Jan. to Mar. disappeared although they were here two days ago. Two days ago, I didn't back up. I only get it today."

- Someone asked in Quora.com

Losing videos or photos from your iPhone is quite annoying. Whether you lost videos on your iPhone accidentally or unexpectedly, you would like to get them back. Why did my videos disappear on my iPhone? Where did video go on iPhone? How to get back the videos that disappeared from iPhone? Check this comprehensive guide to walk yourself through different methods.

Part 1. Why Did My Videos Disappear on My iPhone?

Different factors may contribute to video missing from iPhone. Below are the main reasons:

• Intentional or accidental deletion.
• You signed in with a different Apple ID on your iPhone.
• The photos or videos are hidden.
• The iCloud sync settings have changed unintentionally.
• Factory settings.
• Software update failure.
• The corrupted third-party app on iPhone causes the videos to disappear.
• Wrong camera roll settings.
• Insufficient storage space on your iPhone.
• System bugs.
• You have restored from an unknown backup.

But where did the video go on iPhone?

Generally, the system will remove a deleted video to the Photos app's Recently Deleted album for 30 days. When the date expires, it will be removed from the album but still exist in the iPhone system until the new data overwrites its space.

Part 2. How to Get Videos Missing from iPhone Back?

After understanding the reasons behind videos disappearing, we will now introduce 10 methods to help you recover the disappeared recorded video on iPhone.

Method 1. Restart the iPhone

If the videos disappear from your iPhone after software updates, restart your iPhone to terminate all the background processes. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Press and hold the "Power" button until the power-off slider appears on the screen.

Step 2. Swipe the slider to toggle your iPhone off.

Step 3. Press the "Power" button in a few seconds to switch on your device.

Method 2. Check the Recently Deleted Folder

If you recently accidentally deleted videos from your iPhone, the video is gone from the iPhone camera and may exist in the Recently Deleted album. So, you can check this album to see if there are there.

Here is how to get lost video on iPhone from the Recently Deleted album:

Step 1. Open the "Photos" app and tap "Albums" at the bottom.

Step 2. Scroll down to select the "Recently Deleted" album and view the deleted videos.

Step 3. If there are wanted videos, tap "Select" and choose the videos you want to restore. Then, click the "Recover" button to get them back.

Method 3. Check iCloud Photos

Some users have found that "videos disappeared from iPhone" due to iCloud Photos not syncing properly. If your videos are stored in iCloud but not showing on your iPhone locally, you can try the following steps to retrieve them:

Step 1. Open iPhone's "Settings" > tap your name > click "iCloud".

Step 2. Touch "Photos" > turn on "iCloud Photos".

Method 4. Check the Apple ID

If you switch to a different Apple ID on your iPhone, the recorded videos may also disappear from the device. Thus, you can check if the Apple ID you are signing in is the same one you normally use.

Method 5. Unhide the Videos

Suppose you have hidden your photos and videos before. In that case, you will only see them in the Hidden album. But you can unhide them on your iPhone whenever you want. Also, iOS 14 and later versions provide you an option to hide the Hidden album so that it doesn't appear completely in the Photos app.

Here is how to unhide videos on iPhone:

Step 1. Launch the "Photos" app > tap "Albums" at the bottom.

Step 2. Click "Hidden" under "Utilities" and pick the videos you wish to unhide.

Step 3. Tap the "Share" icon > "Unhide".

Method 6. Reset All Settings on the iPhone

Some settings you may be unaware of may also create problems. At this moment, resetting all settings on your iPhone will resolve the issue. To reset the iPhone settings, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Open iPhone's "Settings" > "General".

Step 2. Scroll down to click "Reset" > tap "Reset All Settings".

Step 3. Confirm the operation if prompted.

Method 7. Update the iOS Version

Too old iOS version may have bugs, which further cause the videos to disappear. You can update your iPhone to the latest version by tapping "Settings" > "General" > "Software Update" > "Download and Install".

Method 8. Restore Disappeared Videos from iTunes/iCloud Backup

Suppose you have synced your iPhone videos to iTunes or iCloud beforehand, and the iTunes/iCloud backup file includes missing videos. In that case, you can easily get them back from the iTunes or iCloud backup.

Restore Videos from iTunes Backup:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a PC or Mac running the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2. Tap the iPhone icon when it appears at the top-left corner.

Step 3. Click the "Restore Backup" button under "Summary" and pick the most relevant backup file.

Step 4. Hit the "Restore" button.

Restore Videos from iCloud Backup:

Step 1. Open iPhone's "Settings" > "General" > "Reset".

Step 2. Select the "Erase All Contents and Settings" option to erase your iPhone. (iPhone won't erase?)

Step 3. After erasure, set up your iPhone with the on-screen prompts.

Step 4. When you reach the "Apps & Data" screen, click the "Restore from iCloud Backup" option.

Step 6. Choose the most recent backup file that contains the disappeared videos.

Step 7. Hit the "Restore" button.

Method 9. Recover the Disappeared Videos Without Backup

If you don't have an iTunes or iCloud backup, you can use iPhone Video Recovery to recover the disappeared videos directly from your iPhone. This feature-rich program is designed to recover various lost files from your iPhone, including videos, contacts, SMS, iMessage, photos, notes, etc. Moreover, it also allows you to preview all the iTunes or iCloud content and restore them to your computer.

The highlights of iPhone Video Recovery:

• Recover disappeared videos and other files from iPhone without a backup.
• Selectively restore files from iTunes or iCloud backup to a computer.
• Preview all videos in the thumbnail before recovery.
• Support various data loss scenarios: accidental deletion, system crash, iOS update failure, screen broken, water damage, forgot the passcode, lost/stolen iPhone, stuck on Apple logo/DFU mode, etc.
• Widely compatible with all iPhone models with iOS 18 and below versions, such as iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11, etc.

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How do I find my videos on my iPhone directly?

Method 10. Contact Apple Support

There might be some hardware issues if you still cannot get the lost videos back or the iPhone camera malfunctions. You'd better contact Apple Support to get your device diagnosed.

Part 3. How to Prevent iPhone Videos from Getting Lost Again?

To prevent "videos disappeared from iPhone" from happening again, it is recommended to take the following precautions:

• Regular Backups: Use iCloud or iTunes to perform full backups.
• Enable iCloud Photos: Ensure that photos and videos are always synced to the cloud.
• Increase Storage Space: Delete unnecessary files to avoid running out of iPhone storage.
• Avoid Accidental Deletion: Check carefully before deleting, and regularly organize the "Recently Deleted" folder.
• Keep the System Updated: Update iOS promptly to fix known bugs.
• Be Cautious with Third-Party Apps: Avoid using third-party apps from untrusted sources to prevent data loss.

The Bottom Line

How do you feel after reading this article? Have you followed our instructions step by step to recover the videos that disappeared from iPhone successfully? If you haven't, head over to the iPhone Video Recovery app to get your lost videos back without backup. Apart from a higher success rate, it is user-friendly and easy to operate.

If you encounter any problem during the operation, don't hesitate to tell us in the comments.

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