How to empty recently deleted photos on iphone

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How do I empty my recently deleted photos?
Why can't I delete my deleted photos on iPhone?
What is the fastest way to delete thousands of photos on iPhone?
How long do pictures stay in recently deleted on iPhone?

How do I empty my recently deleted photos?

If you have turned on Back up and Sync, photos and videos you delete will stay in your trash for 60 days before they are deleted forever..

On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app. ..

At the bottom, tap Library. Trash. More. Empty Trash. Delete permanently..

Why can't I delete my deleted photos on iPhone?

The Recently Deleted and Hidden albums are locked by default. You unlock these albums using your iPhone authentication method—Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. To change the default setting from locked to unlocked, go to Settings > Photos, then turn off Use Passcode.

What is the fastest way to delete thousands of photos on iPhone?

How to permanently delete all of your iPhone photos.

Open the Photos app on your iPhone..

Tap Albums in the bottom menu..

Scroll down to the Utilities section and tap Recently Deleted. ... .

Tap Select in the top right corner of the screen. ... .

Tap Delete All in the bottom left corner of the screen..

How long do pictures stay in recently deleted on iPhone?

When you delete a photo, it goes into the Recently Deleted album and remains there for 30 days (unless it is also deleted manually from that album). To recover it from the album: open the album > tap on the photo > tap on Recover. It is not possible to change this time period.