How to Find and Restore Lost Files from Trash on iPhone 13/12/11 [Solved]

Here's a guide on how to find the trash on iPhone and get a powerful solution to recover lost files from iPhone/iPad:

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Does the iPhone 13/12/11/X/8/7 have a trash or recycle bin?

There is no Trash or Recycling Bin on an iPhone or iPad.

Unlike the Windows operating system or macOS X, there is no Recycling Bin/Trash Can on an iPhone or iPad that temporarily houses files that iOS users delete.

#2 How to Find Junk Files on Your iPhone

How to Find the Trash on an iPhone Since there is no trash on an iPhone, you won't be able to find its location.

But if you've deleted files within an app on your iPhone, you might find some space there; or you might see photos or other files in the app's cache.

How to Empty the Trash on Your iPhone or iPad

It is a popular question on many an Apple user's online help forum.

Most iPhone or iPad users may also encounter such a problem: the longer you use your iOS device, the more junk files accumulate on your iPhone. For example, the cache on your iPhone is more likely to be saved in the trash, and these files will not be removed even if you delete them from a specific location on your iPhone.

While there's no general trash can on the iPhone, many apps have their own “Deleted” folders that act as trash cans. Check these folders to clear out files and free up space.

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to empty the trash on your iPhone 13/12/11/X/8/7. Please refer to the detailed steps below.

Recover from iPhone Trash without Backup

So, how would you restore those permanently lost files from your iPhone when you have already deleted them from your iPhone and there's nothing in the cache or the iPhone trash?

One way is to recover lost files from an iTunes backup. The other option is to use an iPhone trash recovery program without a backup.

The MobiSaver tool fully supports the recovery of all your deleted iPhone contacts, emails, photos, messages, and even call logs from iPhones or iPads running iOS 13/12/11/X/8/7.

Even if you didn't back up your iPhone, you can download and install it on your PC right now to recover the trash from your iPhone:

Also, please remember to purchase a license key to activate the full version of this software. If the tool is unable to complete your task, the payment will be refunded to your account.

Step 1: Choose Recovery Mode

Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch the MobiSaver tool. On the left, select the recovery mode – “Recover from iOS Device” – and click “Start.”

Step 2. Scan your iPhone to find the lost data

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find all the existing data, as well as some of the lost data.

Step 3. Preview and Recover iPhone Data

You can choose to recover lost data from iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4, such as photos, videos, contacts, messages, notes, voicemail, or other files. Then, click “Recover” and save these data to another location.

Recover Deleted/Lost Files from iPhone with iTunes Backup

There are two ways you can use iTunes to restore deleted files from an iPhone backup, either using iTunes itself or a third-party iOS data recovery tool.

How to Restore an iPhone from an iTunes Backup

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes on it.

Click the phone icon in the top-left corner.

Step 3: Under "Backup" in the sidebar on the right, click "Restore backup."

Step 4: Select an iTunes backup and click “Restore” to restore your iPhone. If the backup is encrypted, you'll need to enter the password first.

2. How to Use an iOS Data Recovery Software to Retrieve Lost Files from an iTunes Backup

If you don't know how to use iTunes to restore your iPhone, iOS Data Recovery software can help you.

Step 1: Run the MobiSaver tool.

First, download the MobiSaver tool > Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer > Launch the MobiSaver tool > Choose "Recover from iTunes Backup" > Select an iTunes backup.

"Step 2: Unlock your iTunes"

If the iTunes backup is encrypted, you'll need to enter its password to unlock it. After entering the password, click “Continue.” The MobiSaver tool will automatically scan your backup file for lost data.

Step 3. Preview and recover data from iTunes backup

After the scan, you can preview the lost photos/videos, contacts/messages, memos, and social app data in detail. Check the files you need and click the "Recover" button to save them to your computer.

Bottom line

After reading this article, you'll know that there's no trash can on an iPhone. However, many apps have a deleted items folder that acts as a trash can for the iPhone. If you want to recover something from the trash on your iPhone, you can restore it from an iTunes backup.

Don't have an iTunes or iCloud backup? No worries. You can use iOS data recovery software to easily restore lost photos, videos, contacts, messages, and more.