New 'Recovered' feature in iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia promises to recover lost or damaged photos and videos
The Apple universe is preparing to launch another innovation. The upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia are expected to include a new feature in the 'Photos' app, designed to help users recover images and videos that have been lost or damaged, offering a way to rescue content that has disappeared.How will it work?
There is an album called 'Recovered' in the 'Utilities' section of the 'Photos' app that will appear if there are images or videos on the user's device that are not part of their 'Photos' library. When accessing the 'Recovered' album, the option will be presented to permanently delete or restore the photos and videos saved there. The loss of photos and videos can occur due to database corruption issues, images captured with a camera that were not correctly saved to the 'Photos' library, or third-party apps with authorised access to manage the Photos library.Step by step to recover a lost image or video
1. Open the 'Photos' app and go to 'Albums'. 2. Navigate to 'Utilities' and select the 'Recovered' album. 3. Select the photo or video you want to recover in the album, or use the 'Select' option to choose multiple items. 4. Tap 'Permanently Delete' or 'Restore to Library', depending on the action you wish to take. With the update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia, iPhone, iPad or Mac devices will automatically search for photos and videos that can be recovered, providing immediate access to any lost content.Preventing previous situations
In iOS 17.5.1 and iPadOS 17.5.1, an unusual bug related to database corruption issues was fixed. After users installed these systems, they noticed that old images that had already been deleted were reappearing in their 'Photos' library. Apple later clarified that this was caused by a database fault. The 'Recovered' feature, present in the most recent updates, should prevent similar situations from happening, while also giving users access to photos and videos that have been left in limbo.Betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia are now available
Right now, betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia are available for developers and public testers. These updates are expected to begin rolling out publicly during the autumn. Related: iOS 18, iPadOS 18. Related forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18. To discuss this story and share opinions, click here. Made with AI. Source: Juli Clover -https://www.macrumors.com/2024/07/15/ios-18-recovered-album-photos/ Reviewed by:Read also
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