Have you ever accidentally deleted an important video from Google Photos? Don’t worry! Google Photos has a trash feature that can help you get your videos back. As long as you act quickly, you can easily restore them to your collection.
Here’s how to recover deleted videos on both Android and iPhone:
1. Open Google Photos
First, find the Google Photos app on your phone and open it.
2. Go to the Library
Look at the bottom of the screen. You’ll see a “Library” tab, usually on the right side. It might look like a stack of photos. Tap on it.
3. Find the Trash
In the Library section, look for “Trash.” On some phones, you might need to open a menu to find it. Tap on “Trash” to see your recently deleted videos.
4. Look for Your Video
Once you’re in the Trash, you can scroll through to find your video. If you remember something about the video, like when you took it or what’s in it, you can use the search feature to help find it faster.
5. Choose and Restore
When you find your video, tap and hold it. If you want to get back more than one video, you can tap “Select” and choose multiple videos. Then tap “Restore.”
6. Get Your Videos Back
After you tap “Restore,” your videos will go back to your main Google Photos collection. They’ll also return to any albums they were in before.
Important Things to Remember:
Time Limit: You only have a certain amount of time to get your videos back. If your videos were backed up to Google Photos online, you have 60 days to recover them. If they weren’t backed up, you only have 30 days. After this time, the videos are gone forever.
Storage Space: When you restore videos, they take up space in your Google Photos storage. Make sure you have enough room for the videos you want to bring back.
By following these steps, you should be able to get your deleted videos back from Google Photos. Remember, it’s best to try recovering your videos as soon as possible after deleting them.
Google Photos is a great tool for keeping your memories safe. It automatically backs up your photos and videos, so even if you lose your phone, your memories are still safe online. The trash feature is like a safety net, giving you a chance to change your mind if you accidentally delete something.
To avoid losing videos in the future, be careful when deleting. Always double-check before you remove anything. It’s also a good idea to regularly back up your photos and videos to Google Photos or another cloud service.
If you’re having trouble finding or restoring your videos, you can always ask for help. Google has a support website with more detailed instructions. You can also ask a friend or family member who’s good with technology to help you out.
Remember, your videos and photos are precious memories. With Google Photos and its trash feature, you have a better chance of keeping those memories safe, even if you make a mistake.
