How do I fix delete photos from someone else’s phone using only their phon?
Answer
No. A phone number alone cannot delete photos or videos from someone else’s iPhone or Android phone. There is no legitimate remote-delete feature that works from a phone number without control of that person’s device and account.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Services that claim to delete photos from someone else’s phone using only a number are not legitimate and are often scams.
Follow these steps
Confirm what access you actually have
Decide whether this is your own old phone, a phone you still unlock, a shared Family Sharing or Google shared album, or someone else’s private device. A phone number by itself is not device access.
You should see: You know whether you have lawful control of the device or only a number.
Delete only content you control
If the photos are in a shared album or cloud library you own, open the official Photos / Google Photos sharing settings and remove the items or leave the shared album. If it is the other person’s private camera roll, you cannot delete it remotely.
You should see: Shared content you control is removed, or you confirm the media is only on their private device.
Ask the owner to delete on the device
If the photos should be removed and the owner agrees, they can delete them in Photos on the phone and empty Recently Deleted. For iCloud or Google Photos, they should also check the cloud library signed into their account.
You should see: The owner removes the photos from the device and any linked cloud library.
Ignore remote-delete scams
Close any website or message that claims it can wipe another person’s photos from a phone number for a fee. Do not send money, install remote-control software, or share verification codes.
You should see: You avoid scam tools and keep your own accounts secure.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Any site or app that promises remote photo deletion from a phone number only, or asks for payment/passwords to “hack” another device.
Before you change anything: Do not install unknown remote-access or “phone hack” apps. Do not share your own passwords or codes with anyone offering this service. If the photos are on a shared family album you control, manage that album through the official Apple or Google sharing settings instead. If this involves harassment or stolen content, contact the platform or local authorities as appropriate.