Oh man, that’s a tough situation! If your videos are not in the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder, they might seem lost forever but there are still some steps you can take. Here are a few things you can try:
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Check your iCloud: If you had iCloud backup enabled, your videos might be saved there. You can go to the iCloud website or app and see if you can locate them. Also, try going to Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups. You can restore from the most recent backup. Be careful though, as restoring from a backup will replace the current content on your phone with the content from the backup date.
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iTunes backup: If you regularly synced your iPhone with iTunes on your computer, there might be a backup. Connect your iPhone to the computer, open iTunes, and select your iPhone. From there, you can restore your iPhone from an iTunes backup which might still have those videos.
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Third-Party Software: Sometimes, third-party data recovery tools can help retrieve files that seem lost forever. Disk Drill
is a popular option that you might want to look into. You can find more about it here: Disk Drill. It’s pretty reputable and might be able to scan your device for recoverable files, including those videos.
If you decide to go with a software like Disk Drill, the process usually involves downloading the software on your computer, connecting your iPhone, and letting the program scan for recoverable data. Disk Drill is easy to use, with a simple interface that guides you through the scanning and recovery process.
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Contact Apple Support: In some cases, Apple Support might be able to offer additional methods to recover your data. They might suggest more advanced options or tools that aren’t commonly known.
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Consult a professional data recovery service: If the videos are extremely important, and you weren’t able to recover them using the above methods, you can consult a professional data recovery service. These services can be expensive, but they have specialized equipment and expertise that might recover your data.
Finally, going forward, always make sure to regularly back up your important data. Both iCloud and iTunes provide ways to ensure you don’t lose your important memories and files again.
Hope that helps, and good luck!