Does Facebook delete old photos?

Now Facebook will delete all their synced photos unless users install the Moments app. Facebook said: “Photos you privately synced from your phone to Facebook will be deleted soon. Earlier this year, they were moved to Moments, a new app from Facebook.
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Why did my photos disappear on Facebook?

What can I do? A: Having pictures intermittently disappear from Facebook is a common issue. It's usually caused by a problem with the setup of your home network, the way you connect to the internet or a slowed-down internet connection.
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Do photos stay on Facebook forever?

Once you upload something to the Internet (including Facebook), you no longer have complete control over what happens to it. That means you should consider the very real possibility that anything and everything you post online could very well end up residing on the Internet forever.
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Does Facebook delete posts after a while?

Your Facebook posts for the past day will automatically be deleted. Repeat this every couple of days to automatically clear the Facebook wall.
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How long are Facebook posts kept?

Length. A post left on a Facebook Wall remains there indefinitely, as long as the owner of the account keeps his account active. Over time, depending on how often people post on the wall, posts are pushed down toward the bottom of the page.
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Does Facebook actually delete your data?

"When you delete your account, all the user generated content is normally erased (although there are small exceptions), while all the log data is preserved – forever." The preserved log data won't have your name attached to it.
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Can Facebook keep your photos?

Let's start by getting on the same basic page: no, Facebook doesn't own your photos. That's not how copyright or real life works. They're still your photos, not Facebook's. In fact, it's right in Facebook's terms of service: “You own all of the content and information you post on Facebook.
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How do I recover old Facebook pictures?

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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Does Facebook keep all posts?

You can tap those labels to see your archived or deleted posts. Facebook will retain your posts in the recycle bin for 30 days in case you deleted a post by mistake, and want to restore it. It's a bummer that there's no option to bulk delete posts on Facebook's desktop site.
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Where did all my Facebook photos go?

If you have a private album on Facebook, you can access it from your profile. Tap in the top right of Facebook, then tap your name. Scroll down and tap Photos. Tap the album you'd like to view.
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Where are all my photos on Facebook?

Tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner and tap on your profile. Scroll down on your profile and tap the Photos option. You will see all your Facebook photos. If you want to view photos from a certain album, tap Albums at the top and select your album to view its photos.
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Why have my photo albums disappeared?

But the reasons why photos disappeared from your Android gallery could vary, such as OS upgrading, mistakenly deleting, phone jailbreak, or OS malfunction, etc.
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What happens when Facebook removes a post?

If we remove multiple pieces of content from your profile, Page, or group within a short period of time, we'll only place a short-term restriction on your account. However, if we remove additional posts that go against the Community Standards in the future, you will continue to receive additional restrictions.
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How can I recover permanently deleted Facebook account after 30 days?

If it's been less than 30 days since you initiated the deletion, you can cancel your account deletion. After 30 days, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to retrieve your information.
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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 90 days?

If you delete your Facebook account:
  1. You can't recover deleted FB account.
  2. Other Facebook users might still have access to the messages you sent.
  3. 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 Facebook scan photos?

“On Messenger, when you send a photo, our automated systems scan it using photo matching technology to detect known child exploitation imagery or when you send a link, we scan it for malware or viruses,” a Facebook spokesperson told Bloomberg.
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Why you should not delete Facebook?

7 Legit Reasons Not to Delete Facebook (For Now...)
  1. 1. Facebook Helps You Stay in Touch. ...
  2. You Can Land a Job on Facebook. ...
  3. 3. Facebook Can Support Your Mental Health. ...
  4. 4. Facebook Supports Your Love Life. ...
  5. 5. Facebook Helps You Get Informed Quickly. ...
  6. 6. Facebook Can Be a Support Group. ...
  7. 7. Facebook Can Make You Feel Loved.
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Does Facebook watch you through camera?

At the moment, when any user gives an app permission to access a smartphone or tablet's camera, that app retains said permission whenever open. Whenever the Facebook app is open, it has permission to access your cameras and your microphones.
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Can police track deleted Facebook account?

The police don't track anything, they ask for the data from Facebook, with a court order if need be.
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What happens to your Facebook data when you close your account?

Deactivate your Facebook account

Deactivating your Facebook account won't delete any of your data, but it will make your page inaccessible to other users. It might be a good option if you want to take a break from Facebook but don't want to go so far as deleting your account entirely.
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What posts are not allowed on Facebook?

Here are a few of the things that aren't allowed on Facebook: Nudity or other sexually suggestive content. Hate speech, credible threats or direct attacks on an individual or group. Content that contains self-harm or excessive violence.
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What happens if you get a warning on Facebook?

Two strikes progress the account warning status to account restricted status. You'll get a 24hrs restriction from creating content or commenting. Three strikes translate to a 72hrs restriction. Four strikes lead to a 7-day restriction.
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Where can I find my old photos?

It may be in your device folders.
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
  2. At the bottom, tap Library.
  3. Under "Photos on device," check your device folders.
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