How to Remove Files Permanently on iPhone

To remove files permanently on iPhone, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the app where the file is located (for example, Photos, Files, or Notes).
2. Select the file you want to delete and tap on the “Delete” button.
3. When prompted, tap on “Delete” again to confirm.
4. Once the file is deleted, go to the “Recently Deleted” folder in the app where you deleted the file. This folder keeps deleted items for a certain amount of time (usually 30 days) before permanently removing them.
5. If you want to remove the file permanently, select it from the “Recently Deleted” folder and tap on “Delete All” or “Delete” (depending on the app). This will permanently remove the file from your iPhone and cannot be undone.

Note: Some apps, like Photos, have a setting that lets you enable the “Optimize iPhone Storage” option, which automatically removes older, full-resolution photos and videos from your iPhone to free up space. If you enable this option, the original files will be stored in iCloud, and you can access them anytime you want.

How do I permanently delete files from my phone memory?

To permanently delete files from your phone memory on an Android device, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the “Files” app on your Android device.
2. Navigate to the folder that contains the files you want to delete.
3. Select the files you want to delete by long-pressing on them.
4. Tap on the “Delete” icon or button.
5. When prompted, confirm that you want to permanently delete the selected files by tapping on “Delete” again.
6. To ensure that the files are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered, you may also need to clear your device’s cache and data for the app from which you deleted the files.
7. You can do this by going to “Settings” > “Apps” > [name of the app] > “Storage” > “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data”.

Note: Keep in mind that permanently deleting files from your phone memory means that you won’t be able to recover them later, so make sure you have backed up any important files before deleting them.

How do you delete files really on iPhone?

To delete files really on an iPhone, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the app where the file is located (e.g., Photos, Files, or Notes).
2. Select the file(s) you want to delete.
3. Tap on the “Delete” button.
4. When prompted, select “Delete [item]” to confirm.
5. After you delete the file(s), go to the “Recently Deleted” folder in the app where you deleted the file(s).
6. Select the files that you want to delete permanently.
7. Tap on the “Delete” button and then tap on “Delete [item]”.
8. The file(s) will now be deleted permanently and cannot be recovered.

Note: Some apps, like Photos, have a setting that lets you enable the “Optimize iPhone Storage” option, which automatically removes older, full-resolution photos and videos from your iPhone to free up space. If you enable this option, the original files will be stored in iCloud, and you can access them anytime you want.

How do I permanently delete files?

To permanently delete files from a computer, you can follow these steps:

1. Select the file(s) you want to delete.
2. Press the “Shift” and “Delete” keys on your keyboard at the same time, or right-click on the file(s) and select “Delete” while holding down the “Shift” key.
3. When prompted, confirm that you want to permanently delete the file(s).
4. Alternatively, you can use a file shredder software that overwrites the data multiple times before deleting it, making it virtually impossible to recover. There are many free and paid file shredder software available online.

Note: Keep in mind that permanently deleting files means that you won’t be able to recover them later, so make sure you have backed up any important files before deleting them.

Are deleted files on iPhone gone forever?

When you delete files on an iPhone, they are not gone forever immediately. Instead, they are moved to the “Recently Deleted” folder in the app where you deleted them from. The files will stay there for a certain amount of time (usually 30 days), giving you the chance to recover them if you change your mind.

If you want to permanently delete the files from your iPhone, you need to go to the “Recently Deleted” folder and delete them again. This time, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to permanently delete the files, and once you do, they will be removed from your iPhone and cannot be recovered.

It’s worth noting that there are ways to recover deleted files on an iPhone, such as using iCloud or third-party software, but the success of the recovery depends on various factors, including how long ago the files were deleted and whether they were overwritten by new data.