{"id":24469,"date":"2024-03-20T16:29:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T10:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=24469"},"modified":"2024-07-18T14:43:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:13:40","slug":"how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 244px;\" width=\"968\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: Many people have reported that their pictures went missing after upgrading to Sonoma. However, it is possible to recover lost photos after upgrading to macOS Sonoma. In this blog, we will walk you through the step-by-step process to recover lost photos after installing Sonoma. We\u2019ll explore both in-built tools and external <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/data-recovery-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac data recovery software<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/mdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.dmg.zip\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Mac.png\" alt=\"Free Mac Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Mac.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Mac-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Table of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/#srv1\"><strong>How to Recover Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/#srv2\"><strong>What is the \u2018Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma\u2019 Issue?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/#srv3\"><strong>What Causes Missing Photos after macOS Sonoma Update?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/#srv4\"><strong>How to Recover Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma using Built-in Tools?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/#srv5\"><strong>How to Get Back Photos on Mac after macOS Sonoma Update using Mac Data Recovery Software?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-lost-photos-after-installing-sonoma\/#srv6\"><strong>How to Prevent the \u2018Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma\u2019 Issue?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/mdr\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=MDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac.png\" alt=\"stellar-data-recovery-mac-mid-banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac.png 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-610x250.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv1\">How to Recover Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On September 26, 2023, Apple released the macOS Sonoma. It is the most recent update to the operating system that powers Apple computers (Macs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The update came with several features. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24481 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Recover-Lost-Photos-after-Installing-Sonoma.jpg\" alt=\"Recover-Lost-Photos-after-Installing-Sonoma\" width=\"625\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Recover-Lost-Photos-after-Installing-Sonoma.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Recover-Lost-Photos-after-Installing-Sonoma-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Recover-Lost-Photos-after-Installing-Sonoma-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAF_wGlC2pE\/2AfuwY_9zIqJbjGPg2bk9Q\/edit?utm_content=DAF_wGlC2pE&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many users have noted that they <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are facing a similar issue, don\u2019t panic. It is possible to <\/span><b>recover lost photos after upgrading to macOS Sonoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-after-macos-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Data after macOS update?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv2\">What is the \u2018Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma\u2019 Issue?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several Mac users have reported that they lost their photos after the macOS Sonoma update. The photos seem to disappear from the Photos app, particularly those from the last year or so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact cause isn&#8217;t confirmed, but it appears to be a glitch in Sonoma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not everyone who installs Sonoma experiences this issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/restore-deleted-chrome-bookmarks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Deleted Chrome Bookmarks on Mac?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv3\">What Causes Missing Photos after macOS Sonoma Update?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, all your files are kept safe during software upgrades. Only certain system settings, pre-installed software and certain functions undergo updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a few reasons why you might notice <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Update glitches<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the update process itself can glitch, accidentally deleting or moving your photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Library migration<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonoma might migrate your photos to a new location within the Photos app or even a different app altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Software conflicts<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rare cases, conflicts between Sonoma and other software on your Mac could lead to photo loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accidental deletion<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also possible you accidentally deleted the photos around the time you updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Downloading Sonoma from untrusted sources<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fake macOS Sonoma might be infected with viruses and malware causing <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/macos-sonoma\/id6450717509?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Official source for downloading the macOS Sonoma<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue is also not unique to Sonoma. The issue can also occur with other versions like Sierra. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv4\">How to Recover Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma using Built-in Tools?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">macOS offers a couple of built-in tools you can try to recover <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 1: Check Trash<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel your photos have been deleted, this is the simplest and most common method to <\/span><b>recover lost photos after macOS Sonoma update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here\u2019s what to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Finder \u2192 in the sidebar, <em><strong>click on &#8220;Trash.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use the icon on your Dock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24487 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/You-can-also-use-the-icon-on-your-Dock.jpg\" alt=\"You-can-also-use-the-icon-on-your-Dock\" width=\"638\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/You-can-also-use-the-icon-on-your-Dock.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/You-can-also-use-the-icon-on-your-Dock-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/You-can-also-use-the-icon-on-your-Dock-150x37.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for your missing photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find them, right-click and select <em><strong>&#8220;Put Back&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> to restore them to their original location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/restore-them-to-their-original-location.jpg\" alt=\"restore-them-to-their-original-location\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/restore-them-to-their-original-location.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/restore-them-to-their-original-location-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/restore-them-to-their-original-location-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/content\/attachment\/659896040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 2: Check the Photos Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, Sonoma might migrate your photos to a new library within the Photos app. Here&#8217;s how to check for <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a new library<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Photos app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the menu bar, go to<em><strong> &#8220;Photos&#8221; &gt; &#8220;Preferences.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the<em><strong> &#8220;General&#8221; tab.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for the location mentioned next to <em><strong>&#8220;Library Location.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24479 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Look-for-the-location-mentioned-next-to-Library-Location.jpg\" alt=\"Look-for-the-location-mentioned-next-to-Library-Location\" width=\"515\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Look-for-the-location-mentioned-next-to-Library-Location.jpg 515w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Look-for-the-location-mentioned-next-to-Library-Location-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Look-for-the-location-mentioned-next-to-Library-Location-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.osxdaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/photos-file-location-mac-610x320.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Check if there&#8217;s a new library file at that location containing your missing photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 3: Use the Time Machine Backup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have Time Machine enabled for backups, you might be able to restore your photos from an earlier version before the update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quit Photos app if it&#8217;s open.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect your <strong>Time Machine backup<\/strong> disk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Time Machine <em><strong>(menu bar icon or Applications folder).<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the date with the desired photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24480 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigate-to-the-date-with-the-desired-photos.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate-to-the-date-with-the-desired-photos\" width=\"713\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigate-to-the-date-with-the-desired-photos.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigate-to-the-date-with-the-desired-photos-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Navigate-to-the-date-with-the-desired-photos-150x117.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/b2024479.smushcdn.com\/2024479\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/restore-from-time-machine-select-a-backup.jpg?lossy=1&amp;strip=1&amp;webp=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find your Photos Library<em><strong> (usually &#8220;Photos Library.photoslibrary&#8221; in Pictures).<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select and Restore the Photos Library <em><strong>(consider copying it first).<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will restore the library to its state on that date. You can then access the photos through the Photos app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Method 4: Use the iCloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use this method if your photos were previously synced to iCloud and you accidentally deleted them after updating to macOS Sonoma. Here&#8217;s how to recover them:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/icloud.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">iCloud.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter your Apple ID and password to log in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24483 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Enter-your-Apple-ID-and-password-to-log-in.jpg\" alt=\"Enter-your-Apple-ID-and-password-to-log-in\" width=\"673\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Enter-your-Apple-ID-and-password-to-log-in.jpg 943w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Enter-your-Apple-ID-and-password-to-log-in-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Enter-your-Apple-ID-and-password-to-log-in-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Enter-your-Apple-ID-and-password-to-log-in-768x534.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/22quzl52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nollow\">Source<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scroll down the page and look for<em><strong> &#8220;Data Recovery&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> or click the dots in the top right corner and select it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In Data Recovery, you should see an option to recover photos <em><strong>(and possibly other data types).<\/strong><\/em> Choose the date range for when you might have deleted the photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select the photos you want to recover and choose a location on your Mac to save them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Remember:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This method only works if you had iCloud Photos enabled before you deleted the photos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These built-in tools are a good first step to try and recover <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But they might not work for all scenarios. If you&#8217;ve exhausted these options and still can&#8217;t find your <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider using Mac data recovery software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-macos-could-not-be-installed-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Fix the macOS Could Not Be Installed on Your Computer Problem<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv5\">How to Get Back Photos on Mac after macOS Sonoma Update using Mac Data Recovery Software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recover <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will need a data recovery tool like <\/span><b>Stellar data recovery professional for Mac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The process usually involves 3 steps:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Select the type(s) of files that you wish to recover<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select the folder\/drive to scan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Preview and recover the <\/span><b>lost photos after installing Sonoma.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/reinstall-mac-os-without-losing-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Upgrade\/Reinstall Mac OS Without Losing Data?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv6\">How to Prevent the \u2018Lost Photos after Installing Sonoma\u2019 Issue?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to prevent losing photos after installing Sonoma is to back up your Mac before the update. You can either use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Time Machine backup<\/strong><\/a> or upload your photos to iCloud. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a backup ensures that you can restore your photos if anything goes wrong during the Sonoma update. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Here are some additional tips:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before upgrading to Sonoma, make sure your Mac meets the system requirements for Sonoma. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-in\/105113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the information here<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have enough storage space on your Mac for the update. Insufficient space can lead to data corruption.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re still not sure, consider waiting a bit as Apple will address the <em><strong>\u2018lost photos\u2019<\/strong><\/em> and other initial bugs reported by users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>FAQs about How to Recover Lost Pictures after macOS Sonoma Update<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>1. Should I upgrade to Sonoma?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of people have reported that their <\/span><b>photo albums disappeared after macOS Sonoma update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t upgrade to Sonoma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The choice should depend on several factors. You should definitely upgrade, if:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want access to the latest features <em><strong>(widgets, iPhone apps on Mac, better video calls)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You prioritize security <em><strong>(Sonoma gets the newest security updates)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>However, you can hold it off if:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are comfortable with your current macOS setup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have an older Mac device <em><strong>(Sonoma might slow it down)<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You work with apps that may not be compatible with Sonoma yet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/safari-not-working-on-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why is Mac Safari not Working after Update?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><b>2. Can Sonoma cause data loss in other file types besides photos?<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There have been several reports of <\/span><b>missing photos after macOS Sonoma update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But there haven\u2019t been as many resorts about data loss in other file types. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it is best to follow Sonoma installation best practices, which can help avoid data loss,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/mac-documents-folder-emptied-suddenly-how-to-recover-data\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac Documents Folder Emptied Suddenly \u2013 How to Recover Data?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. How long does it take to recover lost photos after macOS Sonoma update using Mac data recovery software?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time required to <\/span><b>recover lost photos after macOS Sonoma update <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depends on several factors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these factors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size of your drive and photos. Bigger drives and more photos take longer to scan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which <\/span><b>Mac data recovery <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">software you use to <\/span><b>restore lost photos after macOS Sonoma update. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different software solutions have varying scan speeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of data loss. Simpler recovery <em><strong>(like deleted photos)<\/strong> <\/em>is faster than complex recovery (overwritten data).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So while it is not possible to give an exact time estimate to <\/span><b>recover photos after macOS Sonoma update, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generally it could range from minutes to several hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>4. Can I recover photos if I&#8217;ve accidentally deleted them after installing Sonoma?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If you find your <\/span><b>pictures missing after upgrading to Sonoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and feel that you might have accidentally deleted those. You can still get the photos back. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are two simple methods to <\/span><b>restore lost photos after macOS Sonoma update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deleted photos often go to the Trash bin first. Open Finder and go to the Trash. Look for your photos and drag them back to your desired location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>Mac data recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software. If the photos aren&#8217;t in Trash, data recovery software might help. These programs scan your storage for recently deleted files.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/recover-emptied-trash-on-mac-without-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Emptied Trash on Mac without Software?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>5. Can fragmented or corrupted files be recovered successfully after installing Sonoma?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice <\/span><b>pictures missing after upgrade to Sonoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and suspect fragmented or corrupted files to be the issue, here\u2019s what you can do: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run <em><strong>&#8220;Disk First Aid&#8221;<\/strong><\/em> in Disk Utility to check and potentially fix disk errors that might be affecting your files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a <\/span><b>Mac data recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software like <\/span><b>Stellar data recovery professional for Mac<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Important: Extensive fragmentation or corruption might require professional data recovery services. 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