Recently Deleted Photos Folder Missing

How can I reinstall it? I deleted by accident some time ago, and no updates or new phone have been able to reinstate. IPhone 13

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 07:42 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 07:59 AM

I deleted about 30 minutes beforehand. The entire folder is missing.

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Sep 21, 2023 02:25 PM in response to gudrun13

Try the following in order as needed:


1 - As a test launch Photos with the Option key held down and create a new, test library.  Import some photos and test to see if the same problem persists. Then open your current library and test to see if the problem persists.


2 - boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.



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