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For "permanently" deleted files, standard recovery through Google is generally not possible. However, some users attempt the following:

If a photo is not in the Trash, it may have been permanently deleted. This happens if you manually emptied the Trash, if the 30/60-day window has expired, or if the photo was never backed up and you cleared your phone's gallery. how-to-recover-deleted-photos-from-google-photos

Navigate to (or the Library tab) and tap Trash (or Bin). Touch and hold the photo you wish to save. Navigate to (or the Library tab) and tap Trash (or Bin)

Open the Google Photos app (or photos.google.com on a computer). for items that were deleted from your Android

for items that were deleted from your Android device but not backed up. Steps to Recover:

Sometimes photos aren't deleted; they are simply hidden. If a photo isn't in your main feed or the trash, check the folder. Users often accidentally archive photos by swiping, which removes them from the main gallery view without deleting them. Additionally, ensure you are logged into the correct Google Account, as photos are tied to specific email addresses. Method 3: The Challenge of Permanent Deletion