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Phone is deleting pictures on its own

Question:

What should I do if my phone is deleting pictures on its own?

 

Answer:

 If your phone is deleting pictures on its own, follow these steps to try to recover your photos:

 

Check where the photos were originally saved using the My Files app:

SD card

Cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive or OneDrive)

Internal device memory

Look for the deleted photos in the Trash folder:

Tap Menu or More options.

Tap Trash.

Check for recently deleted pictures and restore them if found.

Restart your phone and check the Gallery for the missing photos.

 

Terms:

My Files app: A built-in application on your phone that helps manage files and documents, including photos.

SD card: A removable storage device that can be inserted into your phone to save additional data like photos.

Cloud storage: Online storage services (like Dropbox, iCloud, or Microsoft OneDrive) that allow you to store and access your photos from anywhere with an internet connection.

Internal device memory: The storage space within your phone for saving files and documents, including photos.

 
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