Solving the Issue of Photos Disappearing from iPhone Camera Roll

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You might suddenly notice that one or more photos are missing from your iPhone's Camera Roll or Album. When you find that your pictures have vanished from your iPhone, don't panic. First, figure out the reason and its corresponding solution. We've listed possible causes for such incidents and solutions for each issue.

Part 1: Why Do Photos Disappear from iPhone

• The photo was hidden by you or someone else.
• You accidentally deleted the photo.
• Photos may disappear after updating your iPhone to the latest iOS version, which can also cause lost contacts.
• Too many useless apps and files take up your device's internal storage, causing insufficient space on your iPhone so that photos cannot be displayed.
• The Photo Stream is not working or has been disabled.
• You logged in with a different iCloud account, or iCloud Photo Sync has been disabled.
• Your iPhone was restored from an unknown backup.

Part 2: How to Fix Lost Photos Issue by Setting up iPhone

If your photos are not showing up on your iPhone, you need to figure out the reason first and then find a workable solution. We've listed the possible reasons above. Here are the best photo recovery solutions we've rounded up for you.

Method 1: Check the “Recently Deleted” Folder

If your photos are missing from Camera Roll, it's possible that you or someone else accidentally deleted them. Any deleted photos are kept in the Recently Deleted album for 30 days. During this time, you can move the photos back to your iPhone from the Recently Deleted album, or choose to delete them permanently.

Step 1: Tap on the "Photos" app on your screen and find the "Albums" option.

Step 2. Check the “Recently Deleted” folder under Utilities to see if your photo is in there.

Step 3: If you find your photos here, click on “Select” to choose the photos you wish to recover and then hit “Recover” to restore them.

Method 2: Restart Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

If you can't find your photos in the Recently Deleted album, you might want to try other methods. We suggest restarting your device first, as this usually resolves most iPhone issues. The steps differ slightly depending on the model; you can find detailed instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201559.

Method 3: Turn on iCloud Photo Library

If both methods don't work, you can go to the Settings app and check if the iCloud Photos is enabled. It syncs all your photos in the Camera Roll to the iCloud Drive so that you can access them on all your devices. If your photos won't sync, here are some quick fixes for iCloud photos not syncing issue.

1. Tap Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud. (In iOS 10.2 or earlier, just tap Settings > iCloud.)

Step 2: Slide the switch on the right to turn on iCloud Photo Library.

Step 3: Wait for a few minutes, then return to your Photos app to see if the photo has reappeared.

Method 4: Sign in with the correct Apple ID on each device

This is similar to Method 3, and ensures that the other devices are signed into iCloud with the same Apple ID. You can check the ID in Settings.

Method 5: Display Your Photos

It's possible that you hid the photo at some point in the past. Check to see if you have any hidden photos on your iPhone. Here's how.

Step 1. Open the Photos app and scroll down to find “Hidden” under Utilities.

Step 2: Check if you find the missing photo here. If you do, tap on it to select the picture. Tap the Share button and then choose "Unhide." The photo will then reappear in its original album.

Note: If you don't see the Hidden album in Photos, go to Settings > Photos, and turn on Hidden Album.

Part 3: How to Retrieve Camera Roll Photos Deleted After iOS Update?

If none of the above methods work and your photos are still missing, they might be lost for good. In this case, your best bet is to try recovering the lost photos using iTunes or an iPhone data recovery tool.

Method 1: Recover Disappeared Photos with MobiSaver Tool Method 1: Retrieve Lost Photos Using the MobiSaver Tool

As we mentioned earlier, using iTunes to get your disappeared photos will wipe out all the data on your iPhone. To avoid data loss, you can use this iOS Data Recovery tool – MobiSaver to retrieve your deleted data without erasing.

MobiSaver is a reliable iOS data recovery tool that lets you restore deleted contacts, photos, messages, videos, and many other iOS data from iTunes or iCloud without overwriting your data. You can even retrieve deleted data without a backup. Additionally, MobiSaver boasts many impressive features when it comes to restoring deleted files.

• It features an easy-to-use and intuitive interface.
• It is compatible with all iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• It supports almost all iOS versions, including the latest iOS 13.
• It can recover various types of deleted or lost iOS data, such as contacts, messages, videos, music, and more.
• It receives regular updates and bug fixes to maintain optimal performance.

Download the MobiSaver tool on your Windows PC or Mac, and follow the steps below to perform a full photo recovery.

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to your PC

Launch the MobiSaver tool, choose “Recover from iOS Device” on the left, and then click “Start”.

'Step 2: Search for Lost iPhone Photos'

MobiSaver will scan your iPhone 13/12/11/X/XR/XS/8/7/6/5/4 automatically and find the existing photos as well as some lost ones for you.

Step 3: Preview and recover the photos

Click on “Photos” on the left, you can view the photos in your device clearly and choose the ones you need. Then click “Recover to PC” or “Recover to Device” to start the recovery.

Method 2: Recover Deleted Camera Roll Photos from iTunes

If you previously backed up your iPhone to iTunes, you can restore your device from a previous iTunes backup to get the deleted photos back. However, keep in mind that this will permanently erase all current data on your iPhone.

Step 1: Install the latest version of iTunes on your PC or Mac. Connect your iPhone to the computer using a USB cable.

Step 2: If you see a Trust This Computer alert on your iPhone or iPad, tap Trust.

On the iTunes screen, click on the Summary icon, and then click Restore Backup in the right-hand pane.

Step 4: You'll then see a list of your backups, with their sizes and creation dates. Select the most recent one, and click “Restore.”

Bottom line

This article covers the possible reasons for missing photos on your iPhone and provides a solution for each situation. Check which one applies to you and try the suggested fixes to recover your pictures. To minimize the risk of data loss, we highly recommend backing up your iPhone regularly. Learn how to back up your iPhone here. If you find this article helpful, please share it on your social platforms to assist others in need.