photos missing

i noticed this morning that the last two months of my photos are missing from my phone. they aren't in my hidden or recently deleted. i haven't backed up my phone since 3/2023 and i don't know what to do to solve the issue.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 30, 2023 10:57 AM

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1 reply

Seallbay

Level 5

5,767 points

May 30, 2023 11:10 AM in response to asante19

Hi! It sounds like your photos have been permanently deleted. I suggest trying to restore your iPhone from the backup you created in March to see if you can get at least some of them back: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Have a great day!

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