Are photos permanently deleted on Facebook?

What happens to content (posts, pictures) that I delete from Facebook? When you delete something you shared on Facebook, it is permanently deleted from your Facebook account. It's deleted from our servers and backup systems, so we're unable to retrieve this deleted content.
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How long do deleted photos stay on Facebook?

Facebook says it keeps "backup copies for a reasonable period of time" after a deletion, and it says that can be as long as three months. It also says it may retain copies of "some material" from deleted accounts, but removes personal identifiers.
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How do I recover permanently deleted photos from Facebook?

Here are the steps on how to restore deleted photos on your Facebook:
  1. Open Facebook App and sign in.
  2. Go to Settings and Privacy.
  3. Select Privacy Shortcuts.
  4. Scroll down and look for Your Facebook Information.
  5. Tap on View or clear off-Facebook activity.
  6. Select More Options.
  7. Select Download Your Information.
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Where do Deleted Facebook photos go?

So, let's start with the basics, check the Recycle Bin for the deleted Facebook photos. This works when you have not deleted the images permanently from the Recycle bin. Just go to your Recycle Bin from the Desktop and check for the Facebook images. When you find the folder, select them and click on Restore.
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Do photos really get permanently deleted?

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.
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Can anyone see my deleted photos?

Deleted files are at risk

Cybercriminals and hackers can gain access to personal information stored in your computer even after you think you've deleted the files. This includes everything from financial documents to scanned images. If you think those files are gone because they've been deleted, think again.
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Where do permanently deleted photos go after 30 days?

When you delete pictures on your Android phone, you can access your Photos app and go into your albums, then, scroll to the bottom and tap on "Recently Deleted." In that folder, you will find all the photos you have deleted within the last 30 days.
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Can you recover deleted Facebook posts?

Sign In your Facebook account and go to the Facebook setting. Then go to the Activity Log option of Facebook. Click on “Trash” and look for deleted posts. Just click the “Restore” option if posts are available.
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How can I recover permanently deleted Facebook account after 30 days?

Facebook has a reactivation process, which allows you to retrieve your account after being inactive for 30 days. To do this, go to the “Help” tab on Facebook's homepage and then click “I can't access my account.” Follow the instructions provided by Facebook to regain access to your account.
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How can I recover permanently deleted photos from Messenger?

  1. Open Facebook on a web browser.
  2. Log in to the Facebook account using your email address or Facebook ID.
  3. Enter the password correctly.
  4. Go to 'General Account Settings'
  5. Choose 'Settings' from the list.
  6. Choose 'Account Settings'
  7. Here, you'll see 'Download the copy of Facebook data'
  8. Click on it to get the download link.
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How do I see someone else's deleted Facebook posts?

There is currently no way to gather deleted posts from another person's wall as it is considered private data.
  1. Log into Facebook, and hover your mouse over "Account," then click "Account Settings."
  2. Locate "Download your information," and click "Learn More" to begin the process.
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How can I recover my deleted Facebook account after 2 years?

You can reactivate your Facebook account at any time by logging back into Facebook or by using your Facebook account to log in somewhere else. Remember that you'll need to have access to the email or mobile number you use to log in. If you can't remember your password, you can request a new one.
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How can I recover permanently deleted Facebook account after 1 year?

You can't recover deleted FB account. Other Facebook users might still have access to the messages you sent. All your Facebook data is stored in backup systems for almost 90 days, after that, it would be permanently deleted.
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Does deleting Facebook delete all posts?

Deleting your account removes all of your content from Facebook, including the comments you've made on your own posts or those of others. Facebook says that after deleting your account you can't retrieve anything you've added, and that no user will be able to access any data you've added to the site.
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What happens to pictures when you delete them?

Your photo will disappear from view then and there. But it is not truly gone. Instead, the image is sent to the Recently Deleted album in the Photos app where it remains for 30 days. During that time you can return a photo from the Recently Deleted album to your phone.
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Does FB store deleted messages?

Before You Proceed: Remember Facebook stores all your deleted data for up to 90 days. If you try recovering messages after this duration, the chances of restoring deleted messages are quite thin.
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Can a deleted Facebook account be traced?

Facebook will track you even after you delete your account, but you can stop it. Facebook isn't content to only learn all that it can from registered users, as the company has also been tracking people who haven't even had a Facebook accounts in years.
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Why is my deleted Facebook account still visible?

Even after you delete your account, Facebook will keep it available for 30 days, hoping you will change your mind. But once the deletion takes effect, all that should remain of your account 90 days later are some activity logs that Facebook keeps for its own use. (Try logging in afterward to make sure.)
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What do my friends see when I delete my Facebook account?

When you deactivate your Facebook account, Facebook does not send out any notification whatsoever. Your friends won't know that you've deactivated your account unless they try to search for your now-deactivated profile or they ask you in the real world.
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Why are Facebook posts deleted?

If one of your posts goes missing from your friend's Wall, the most likely reasons are that either you or the profile owner deleted the post – either on purpose or by accident. In less frequent cases, Facebook will remove a post that violates the site's rules.
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What is Facebook archive?

The archive, originally introduced in 2010, includes a copy of what you've shared on Facebook, such as photos, posts, messages, a list of friends and chat conversations.
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Can you recover photos deleted after 30 days?

Your best option how to recover deleted photos after 30 days is to restore them from a local iTunes backup: Connect your iPhone to your Mac.
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Are permanently deleted photos gone forever iPhone?

When you delete photos and videos, they go to your Recently Deleted album for 30 days. After 30 days, they'll be permanently deleted.
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How do you permanently delete files so they Cannot be recovered?

Right-click on the Recycle Bin and choose "Properties". Select the drive for which you want to delete the data permanently. Check the option "Don't move files to the Recycle Bin. Remove files immediately when deleted." Then, click "Apply" and "OK" to save the settings.
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