It's frustrating to discover missing photos from your iCloud library! Several reasons could be behind this, but the most common ones are:
1. Accidental Deletion:
- You might have mistakenly deleted photos from your device or iCloud.com.
- iCloud automatically deletes photos from your device when you delete them from iCloud.com and vice versa.
- The "Recently Deleted" folder in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac holds deleted photos for 30 days. You can recover them from there.
2. iCloud Storage Full:
- iCloud offers limited free storage. If you exceed your storage limit, iCloud might automatically delete photos to free up space.
- You can purchase additional iCloud storage or manage your storage by deleting unnecessary files or upgrading to a larger plan.
3. iCloud Photo Library Turned Off:
- If you disable iCloud Photo Library, your photos won't be uploaded to iCloud.
- This might be due to a change in settings or a software update.
- You can re-enable iCloud Photo Library to restore your photos.
4. iCloud Sync Issue:
- Sometimes, iCloud might experience a temporary sync issue, resulting in missing photos.
- This could be due to a network problem, device error, or iCloud server issue.
- You can try restarting your device, checking your internet connection, or waiting for iCloud to sync.
5. Photos Deleted by Third-Party Apps:
- Some third-party apps, such as photo editing or social media apps, might access your iCloud photos and delete them.
- This could happen if you accidentally grant permission to an app or if the app has a bug.
- Review your app permissions and ensure you only grant access to trusted apps.
To find your deleted photos, try these steps:
- Check the "Recently Deleted" folder in your Photos app.
- Log in to iCloud.com and check the "Photos" section.
- Contact Apple Support for further assistance.
