How to recover photos from iPhone iCloud
Losing precious photos from your iPhone can be a distressing experience. However, with the help of iCloud, you can easily recover your lost photos. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to recover photos from iPhone iCloud.
Step 1: Sign in to your iCloud account
Firstly, you need to sign in to your iCloud account on your iPhone. To do this, go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud. If you haven’t set up an iCloud account yet, you will need to create one by following the prompts.
Step 2: Enable Photo Library
Ensure that the “Photos” option is turned on under the “iCloud” section. This will allow you to access your photos stored in iCloud.
Step 3: Go to the “Photos” app
Open the “Photos” app on your iPhone. If you have enabled the “iCloud Photos” feature, you should see all your photos from your iPhone and other devices synced with your iCloud account.
Step 4: Select the photos you want to recover
Scroll through your photos and select the ones you want to recover. You can tap on the photo to select it, or use the select multiple photos feature by tapping the “Select” button at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Step 5: Download the photos
Once you have selected the photos, tap the “Share” button (the box with an arrow) at the bottom left corner of the screen. Then, choose “Save Video” or “Save Image” to download the photos to your iPhone.
Step 6: Verify the recovery
After the photos have been downloaded, go to the Camera Roll or the folder where you saved the photos to ensure they have been successfully recovered.
Alternative method: Restore from iCloud Backup
If you have an iCloud backup, you can also restore your photos from it. Here’s how:
Step 1: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup
Step 2: Tap “Manage Storage” and select the backup you want to restore from
Step 3: Tap “Restore from Backup” and follow the on-screen instructions
Conclusion
Recovering photos from iPhone iCloud is a straightforward process. By following these steps, you can easily retrieve your lost photos and restore them to your iPhone. Remember to regularly back up your photos to iCloud to prevent future data loss.
