Does Apple keep deleted data?

Why is my iCloud storage still full after deleting photos

If you turned off iCloud Photos prior to deleting, the Photos may not have deleted from iCloud and you may need to delete manually from iCloud.com. Also make sure you check the 'Recently Deleted' folder in Photos to ensure you delete from there was well, otherwise the Photos will continue to use space.

Can I turn iCloud backup back on

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. Turn on iCloud Backup. iCloud automatically backs up your iPhone daily when iPhone is connected to power, locked, and connected to Wi-Fi.

How to check iCloud storage

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. The bar graph shows your overall storage usage. Tap Manage Account Storage or Manage Storage for more details. Below the graph, you see a list of apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use.

What is iCloud storage

Device storage is the available storage on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or other Apple device. iCloud storage keeps your photos, files, notes, and more, up-to-date and available across all your devices.

Where do permanently deleted photos go on iPhone

When you delete photos and videos, they go to your Recently Deleted album for 30 days. After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted. If you use iCloud Photos, and delete photos and videos from one device, the photos and videos will be deleted on your other devices.

Why are my deleted photos still showing up on my iPhone

Check the Recently Deleted Folder

This means that deleted data still exists on your phone—and is synced to iCloud—for some time, despite you having deleted it. People commonly forget to clear this album out since the folder is buried far down in the Photos app.

Does iCloud keep backups forever

You can delete old iCloud backups for the device you're currently using, or older devices you might not use anymore. iCloud backups are available for 180 days after you disable or stop using iCloud Backup. Backups that are currently being used to restore a device can't be deleted.

Are iCloud backups permanently deleted

If you delete iCloud backup, your photos, messages, and other app data will be permanently removed. Your music files, movies, and the apps themselves are not in iCloud backups. You can download them on iPhone any time you want.

Is my iCloud storage really full

To check how much storage it's using in iCloud Backup: Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud. Tap Manage Account Storage or tap Manage Storage, then tap Backups. Tap the name of the device you're using, then look at Photos.

How do I delete data from iCloud

iCloud.comSign in to iCloud.com.Tap the iCloud Drive app.Select the files that you want to delete, then tap Delete .Open the iCloud Drive folder and tap Recently Deleted.Select the folders or files that you want to delete.Tap Delete.

Will deleting pics from iPhone Delete from iCloud

If you use iCloud Photos, and delete photos and videos from one device, the photos and videos will be deleted on your other devices. If you add photos to your iPhone or iPad by connecting your device to your computer, you can't delete them directly from your device in the Photos app.

How safe is iCloud photos

If someone were to try and copy data for a photo being uploaded from an iPhone to iCloud, they wouldn't be able to see the actual image. Everything stored in iCloud, including iCloud photos, is securely encrypted in transit and stored with encryption keys.

Can Apple recover permanently deleted photos

An iCloud backup (you made with iCloud Photos off) also helps you to recover permanently deleted photos from iPhone. Like iTunes backup, you can also choose to recover deleted iCloud backup via iPhone settings or selectively retrieve photos with iPhone recovery software like EaseUS MobiSaver.

Are permanently deleted photos gone forever from iOS

Unfortunately you can't recover files you've permanently deleted, unless you have a backup of your iPhone that contains them or use a professional data recovery app, like Disk Drill.

Are photos actually permanently deleted on iPhone

Delete photos or videos

When you delete photos and videos, they go to your Recently Deleted album for 30 days. After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted. If you use iCloud Photos, and delete photos and videos from one device, the photos and videos will be deleted on your other devices.

How long does Apple keep data

Otherwise, the backup data will be retained for up to 180 days. If you use iCloud to share files either publicly or privately in Notes, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Freeform, and certain third-party apps, Apple will store and have access to the shared file.

Does Apple Delete old backups

Note: If you turn off iCloud Backup for a device, any backups stored in iCloud are kept for 180 days before being deleted. You can also use your computer to back up your device. See the Apple Support article How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Does Apple delete old backups

Note: If you turn off iCloud Backup for a device, any backups stored in iCloud are kept for 180 days before being deleted. You can also use your computer to back up your device. See the Apple Support article How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

How long does Apple keep deleted backups

If you have stopped using that old backup of your iPhone 5s because you sold that rusty phone years ago, tough luck—it will get automatically deleted after 180 days and there's nothing you can do about it!

Why is my iPhone storage full even after deleting

Check the Recently Deleted Folder

This means that deleted data still exists on your phone—and is synced to iCloud—for some time, despite you having deleted it. People commonly forget to clear this album out since the folder is buried far down in the Photos app.

Why is my iPhone storage full but I have iCloud

You'll need to delete pictures, videos, apps, and data to free space. You may also wish to optimize iCloud photos (Settings > Photos) to free up some space on your device. Another thing that might clear space is to back up to a computer, restore from factory settings, then restore from the backup.

How do I permanently delete files from my iPhone

Button now a pop-up will appear on the screen. Asking you to confirm the action simply tap delete in the pop-up. And you are good to go. And if you want to delete.

How do I permanently delete data from iCloud on my iPhone

How to delete iCloud backupOn your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud.Tap Manage Account Storage > Backups.Select a device, then toggle off backup syncing for individual apps. To delete all backups from the device and stop future backups on iCloud, tap Delete & Turn Off Backup.

Are deleted iPhone photos gone forever

When you delete photos and videos, they go to your Recently Deleted album for 30 days. After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted. If you use iCloud Photos, and delete photos and videos from one device, the photos and videos will be deleted on your other devices.

Can I get back permanently deleted photos

Even thought permanently deleted images can't be easily recovered from the Recycle Bin, they can still be undeleted with the help of a photo recovery software application.