How I Accidentally Deleted My Girlfriend’s Instagram Photos — Seeking Recovery Tips!

Recently, I found myself in a stressful situation that I’m sure many can relate to. While using my girlfriend’s Xiaomi phone, I accidentally deleted a significant amount of her precious memories on Instagram — a staggering 17GB of photos and videos!

The phone’s built-in cleaning system, designed to optimize performance, ended up being my undoing. In a moment of oversight, I mistakenly deleted Instagram files that contained irreplaceable moments captured over time.

If anyone out there has expertise or tips on how to recover deleted Instagram photos, I would greatly appreciate your advice! Whether it’s through recovery software, checking backup options, or any other methods, I am open to suggestions. Your guidance could help me restore those cherished memories and regain my girlfriend’s trust after this blunder.

Thank you in advance for your help!

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  1. Thank you for reaching out. Recovering deleted photos from Instagram can be challenging, especially if they were stored locally on the device or removed from app caches. Here are some steps you might consider:

    • Check Instagram Data and Backup: If your girlfriend has enabled Instagram’s “Download Your Data” feature, she can request a complete copy of her data, which may include her photos and videos. This can be done through Instagram settings under Security > Download Data.
    • Restore from Device Backup: If the Xiaomi phone has backup enabled (such as Xiaomi Cloud, Google Photos, or other cloud services), check these options to see if the photos were backed up before deletion.
    • Use Data Recovery Software: Since the photos were deleted from the device storage, data recovery tools like recovery software may help. Ensure you stop using the device immediately to prevent overwriting data, then connect the phone to a computer to scan for recoverable files.
    • Inspect App Cache or Local Files: Sometimes, Instagram media files might temporarily exist in app cache or device folders. Use a file explorer to browse the device storage for any residual media.

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