John Holguin
Are you running out of storage space on your iPhone due to the large amount of photos and videos in your camera roll? Deleting unwanted photos and videos is an easy way to free up space, but did you know that these deleted items end up in the trash folder on your iPhone? In this article, we will show you how to empty the trash on your iPhone camera and permanently delete the items to regain storage space.
Before we proceed, it is important to note that once you empty the trash folder, the deleted photos and videos cannot be recovered. So, make sure you review the items in the trash folder before permanently deleting them. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Open the Photos app on your iPhone and tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down and look for the “Recently Deleted” album.
Step 2: Tap on the “Recently Deleted” album to view the items in the trash folder. You will see a list of photos and videos that have been deleted from your camera roll.
Step 3: To permanently delete all the items in the trash folder, tap on the “Select” button at the top right corner of the screen. Then, tap on the “Delete All” button that appears at the bottom left corner of the screen.
That’s it! Your iPhone will immediately start deleting all the photos and videos in the trash folder, and you will regain valuable storage space on your device.
Steps to Empty Trash on iPhone Camera
If you have been taking a lot of photos or videos on your iPhone, you may find that your Camera Roll is starting to fill up. To free up space and keep your device running smoothly, it is important to empty the trash in your iPhone’s camera. Follow the steps below to clear the trash on your iPhone camera:
Step 1: Open the Photos app
Tap on the Photos app icon, which is a multicolored flower on a white background. This will open the Photos app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Go to the “Albums” tab
In the bottom menu of the Photos app, tap on the “Albums” tab. This will bring up a list of different albums on your device.
Step 3: Open the “Recently Deleted” folder
Scroll down and find the “Other Albums” section. Within this section, you will see a folder called “Recently Deleted”. Tap on it to open the folder.
Step 4: Review the content in the folder
Within the “Recently Deleted” folder, you will see all the photos and videos that have been deleted from your iPhone camera but are still taking up space. Take a moment to review the content in the folder to ensure that there isn’t anything you want to recover or keep.
Step 5: Delete all the content in the folder
To permanently remove the photos and videos from your iPhone and free up space, tap on the “Select” button in the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to select multiple items at once.
Once you have selected all the items you want to delete, tap on the “Delete” button, which is a trash can icon located in the bottom right corner of the screen. Confirm the deletion by tapping on the “Delete Photos” option when prompted.
Step 6: Empty the “Recently Deleted” folder
After deleting all the content, you will need to empty the “Recently Deleted” folder to permanently remove the items from your iPhone. To do this, tap on the “Albums” tab in the bottom menu, go back to the “Recently Deleted” folder, and tap on the “Select” button again.
Finally, tap on the “Delete All” button, which is located in the bottom left corner of the screen. Confirm the deletion by tapping on the “Delete (number) Photos” option when prompted.
By following these steps, you will be able to empty the trash in your iPhone’s camera and free up valuable storage space for new photos and videos.
Accessing the Photos App
Emptying the trash on the iPhone camera requires accessing the Photos app. The Photos app is a built-in application that allows you to view, organize, and delete the photos and videos stored on your iPhone.
To access the Photos app, follow these steps:
- Locate the Photos app icon on your iPhone’s home screen. It is represented by a multicolored flower-like shape.
- Tap on the Photos app icon to open it. The app will display your most recent photos and videos.
- Navigate through your photos by swiping left or right. You can also use the bottom menu to switch between different albums such as “All Photos,” “Favorites,” and “Recently Deleted.”
- If you want to view the photos in a specific album, tap on that album from the bottom menu.
- To access the recently deleted folder, tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen and then select “Recently Deleted.” This folder contains photos and videos that have been deleted within the last 30 days.
- Once you are in the “Recently Deleted” folder, you can select individual photos or videos by tapping on them. A blue checkmark will appear on the selected items.
- To permanently delete the selected items and empty the trash, tap on the “Delete” button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to delete the selected items. Tap on “Delete [number] Items” to confirm and permanently delete them. The deleted items will be removed from your iPhone and cannot be recovered.
Note: It is important to double-check the photos and videos you are deleting as they cannot be recovered after being permanently deleted from the “Recently Deleted” folder.
Now that you know how to access the Photos app, you can easily navigate through your photos and videos and empty the trash on your iPhone camera.
Navigating to the Albums Tab
Emptying the trash on your iPhone camera can be done by navigating to the Albums tab. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open the Photos App
First, unlock your iPhone and locate the Photos app on your home screen. It’s represented by a multicolored flower icon. Tap on the app to open it.
Step 2: Access the Albums Tab
Once you’re in the Photos app, you will see several tabs at the bottom of the screen. Swipe left or right to navigate through the tabs and find the “Albums” tab. It should be the second tab from the right. Tap on it to access your albums.
Step 3: Find the Recently Deleted Album
In the Albums tab, scroll down until you find the “Recently Deleted” album. It should be located under the “Other Albums” section. Tap on it to open the album.
In the Recently Deleted album, you will see all the photos and videos that are currently in the trash. They will be displayed as thumbnail images.
Note: Deleted photos and videos are stored in the Recently Deleted album for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
That’s it! You have successfully navigated to the Albums tab on your iPhone and accessed the Recently Deleted album. From here, you can permanently delete the photos and videos in your trash or recover any mistakenly deleted items. Remember to regularly empty your trash to free up storage space on your iPhone.
Opening the Recently Deleted Album
In order to empty your trash on your iPhone camera, you need to open the “Recently Deleted” album. This album contains all the photos and videos that you have recently deleted from your camera roll.
Here are the steps to open the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone:
- Go to the Photos app on your iPhone home screen.
- Tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on the “Recently Deleted” album.
By following these steps, you will be able to access the “Recently Deleted” album and view all the photos and videos that are currently in your trash. From here, you can proceed to permanently delete the items if you want to empty your trash and free up storage space on your iPhone.
Selecting the Photos to Be Deleted
Once you have accessed the trash folder on your iPhone camera, it’s time to select the photos you want to permanently delete. This can be done easily by following these steps:
Step 1: Reviewing the Photos
Take your time to review each photo in the trash folder. You can swipe left or right to navigate through the photos. Pay attention to the content and quality of the photos before deciding which ones to delete. This will help you avoid accidentally deleting important photos.
Step 2: Marking Photos for Deletion
When you come across a photo that you want to delete, tap on it to select it. Once selected, you will see a checkmark on the photo. You can select multiple photos by tapping on each of them. This will mark the selected photos for deletion.
If you change your mind and want to unmark a photo, simply tap on it again to remove the checkmark.
Step 3: Confirming Deletion
After you have selected all the photos you want to delete, look for the “Delete” option. It is usually located at the bottom or top-right corner of the screen. Tap on this option to confirm the deletion.
Depending on the number of photos you have selected for deletion, the confirmation process may take a few seconds. Once the photos are deleted, they will be permanently removed from your iPhone camera and cannot be recovered.
This selection process allows you to carefully choose which photos you want to delete, ensuring that you only delete the unwanted ones while preserving your important memories.
Confirming Deletion
When you delete photos or videos from your iPhone’s camera roll, they are initially moved to the “Recently Deleted” album, where they can be restored if desired. However, after a certain period of time, these items will be permanently deleted from your device. Therefore, it is important to double-check and confirm the deletion before proceeding.
To confirm the deletion of items in the “Recently Deleted” album:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the “Albums” tab located at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on the “Recently Deleted” album.
- Here, you will see a list of the photos and videos that are scheduled to be permanently deleted.
- If you want to restore any items, tap on the Select button located at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select the items you want to keep by tapping on them. A blue checkmark will appear on the selected items.
- Once you have selected all the items you want to keep, tap on the Recover button located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- The selected items will be moved back to your camera roll.
If you are sure that you want to permanently delete all the items in the “Recently Deleted” album, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the “Albums” tab located at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on the “Recently Deleted” album.
- Here, you will see a list of the photos and videos that are scheduled to be permanently deleted.
- Tap on the Select button located at the top right corner of the screen.
- At the bottom left corner of the screen, you will see the option to Delete All. Tap on it.
- A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to delete all the items in the “Recently Deleted” album permanently.
- Tapping on the Delete [number] Items button will permanently remove all the selected items from your device.
By following these steps, you can confirm the deletion of photos and videos from the “Recently Deleted” album on your iPhone’s camera roll.
Emptying the Trash Completely
If you want to free up space on your iPhone camera, it’s important to empty the trash completely. When you delete photos or videos from your iPhone, they are moved to the “Recently Deleted” folder, where they stay for 30 days before being permanently deleted. However, if you want to immediately free up space, you can follow these steps to empty the trash completely:
Step 1: Open the Photos App
On your iPhone, find the Photos app on your home screen and tap on it to open.
Step 2: Go to the Albums Tab
In the bottom toolbar, click on the “Albums” tab to access your photo albums.
Step 3: Open the “Recently Deleted” Album
Scroll down through the list of albums until you find the “Recently Deleted” album and tap on it to open.
Step 4: Delete All Photos and Videos
Inside the “Recently Deleted” album, you will find all the photos and videos you have recently deleted. To delete them permanently, click on the “Select” button in the top right corner. Then, tap on “Delete All” to remove them from your iPhone completely.
Keep in mind that once you delete photos and videos from the “Recently Deleted” album, there is no way to recover them. Make sure you have selected the right ones for deletion.
By following these steps, you can empty the trash completely on your iPhone camera and free up valuable storage space. Remember to regularly empty the trash to prevent it from taking up unnecessary space on your device.
| Benefits of Emptying the Trash: |
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| 1. Frees up space on your iPhone camera. |
| 2. Prevents accidental restoration of deleted photos or videos. |
| 3. Improves the performance and speed of your device. |
| 4. Provides peace of mind knowing that deleted media is permanently removed. |
Restoring Deleted Photos
If you have accidentally deleted photos from your iPhone’s camera roll and want to restore them, there are a few methods you can try.
Method 1: Recently Deleted Album
The first place to check for deleted photos is the “Recently Deleted” album. This album contains any photos that you have deleted within the last 30 days. To access it, follow these steps:
| Step 1: | Open the Photos app on your iPhone. |
| Step 2: | Tap on the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen. |
| Step 3: | Scroll down and select the “Recently Deleted” album. |
| Step 4: | Tap on “Select” at the top-right corner of the screen. |
| Step 5: | Choose the photos you want to restore by tapping on them. |
| Step 6: | Tap on “Recover” at the bottom-right corner of the screen. |
Method 2: iCloud Photos
If you have enabled iCloud Photos on your iPhone, your deleted photos might still be available in your iCloud account. Follow these steps to check:
| Step 1: | Open the Settings app on your iPhone. |
| Step 2: | Tap on your name at the top of the screen. |
| Step 3: | Select “iCloud” and then “Photos”. |
| Step 4: | Check if “iCloud Photos” is enabled. |
| Step 5: | If it is enabled, open the Photos app and tap on the “Photos” tab at the bottom of the screen. |
| Step 6: | Scroll through your albums to find the “Recently Deleted” album. |
| Step 7: | Select the photos you want to restore and tap on “Recover”. |
Method 3: iTunes or Finder Backup
If you have previously backed up your iPhone using iTunes or Finder on a Mac, you can restore your deleted photos from the backup. Here’s how:
| Step 1: | Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes or Finder. |
| Step 2: | Select your iPhone when it appears in iTunes or Finder. |
| Step 3: | Click on “Restore Backup” and choose the backup file that contains your deleted photos. |
| Step 4: | Wait for the restore process to complete. |
Note: Restoring your iPhone from a backup will replace all the current data on your device with the backed-up data. Make sure to back up your iPhone before attempting this method.
By following these methods, you should be able to recover your deleted photos and have them back in your camera roll on your iPhone.
Understanding the Automatic Deletion Period
When it comes to managing the storage on your iPhone camera, it’s important to understand the concept of the Automatic Deletion Period. This feature allows your device to automatically delete photos and videos from the “Recently Deleted” folder after a certain period of time in order to free up storage space.
The Automatic Deletion Period is set to 30 days by default. This means that any photos or videos you delete from your camera roll will be moved to the “Recently Deleted” folder and will be automatically deleted after 30 days unless you manually recover them.
During this 30-day period, the deleted items will still take up storage space on your iPhone. However, they will be labeled as “Recently Deleted” and will not be visible in your main camera roll or other albums. This temporary storage allows you to recover any mistakenly deleted items or gives you a grace period to review and make sure you no longer need those photos or videos.
If you have limited storage space on your iPhone, it’s a good practice to periodically check the “Recently Deleted” folder and permanently delete any unwanted items before the automatic deletion period ends. This will help you maintain optimal storage capacity and ensure that you don’t unintentionally lose important memories.
Adjusting the Automatic Deletion Period
If you find that the 30-day automatic deletion period is not suitable for your needs, you can adjust it to a shorter or longer duration. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on “Photos”.
- Under the “Photos” settings, tap on “Recently Deleted”.
- Choose the desired time duration for the automatic deletion period by tapping on either “1 Day”, “7 Days”, or “40 Days”.
It’s important to note that adjusting the automatic deletion period will affect all items in the “Recently Deleted” folder. So if you have any items that you want to keep, make sure to manually recover them before changing the duration.
By understanding and managing the Automatic Deletion Period on your iPhone camera, you can effectively utilize your storage space and ensure that deleted items are properly managed.
Changing the Automatic Deletion Period
If you find that the trash in your iPhone camera app is taking up too much space and you want to change how long deleted photos are stored before they are permanently deleted, you can adjust the automatic deletion period.
Here are the steps to change the automatic deletion period:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on the “Photos” option.
- Under the “Photos” settings, you will see the “Keep Deleted Items” option. Tap on it.
- You will be presented with three options: “1 day”, “30 days”, and “Never”.
- Select the option that suits your preference. If you choose “1 day”, deleted photos will be automatically removed after 24 hours. If you choose “30 days”, deleted photos will be stored for 30 days before being permanently deleted. If you choose “Never”, deleted photos will not be automatically removed.
It’s important to note that changing the automatic deletion period only affects the photos in the trash of the iPhone camera app. It does not affect the photos in your albums or the overall storage space on your iPhone.
By adjusting the automatic deletion period, you can ensure that your iPhone camera app’s trash does not fill up with unnecessary deleted photos, and you can free up storage space on your device.
Managing Storage Space on your iPhone
If you own an iPhone, you know how quickly the storage space can fill up, especially with all the photos and videos you capture. Managing your storage space is essential to ensure your device runs smoothly and efficiently. Here are some tips to help you clear up space on your iPhone.
1. Delete Unnecessary Apps: Go through your apps and remove any that you no longer use or need. You can do this by pressing and holding the app icon until it starts to shake, and then tapping the ‘x’ button.
2. Clear Safari Cache: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and go to Safari. From there, tap on ‘Clear History and Website Data’ to delete the cached data stored by Safari.
3. Offload Unused Apps: If you don’t want to completely delete an app but still need more storage space, you can offload it. This will remove the app from your device, but keep all your data and documents intact. You can enable this feature by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and selecting ‘Offload Unused Apps’.
4. Review and Delete Photos and Videos: Open the Photos app on your iPhone and go through your albums. Delete any unnecessary photos and videos that are taking up space. You can also enable the ‘Optimize iPhone Storage’ option under Settings > Photos to store smaller versions of your media files in iCloud.
5. Remove Messages and Attachments: Messages with attachments, such as photos and videos, can quickly consume storage space. Delete old conversations or enable the option to automatically delete messages after a certain period of time. You can do this by going to Settings > Messages and adjusting the ‘Keep Messages’ setting.
6. Clear out Recently Deleted Folder: When you delete photos and videos from your iPhone, they go to the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder. To permanently remove them and free up space, open the Photos app, go to Albums, and tap on ‘Recently Deleted’. From there, tap on ‘Select’ and then ‘Delete All’.
7. Manage Downloads: Check your downloads folder and delete any unnecessary files or documents that you no longer need.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage the storage space on your iPhone and ensure that you have enough room for all the important things.
Question-answer:
Is there a way to automatically empty the “Recently Deleted” album on iPhone?
No, there is no built-in feature to automatically empty the “Recently Deleted” album on iPhone. You have to manually delete the photos from the album to free up space on your device. However, you can set up iCloud Photo Library or third-party backup solutions to automatically backup your photos and remove them from your iPhone to save space.
