Is it possible to see or recover someone’s deleted Instagram posts? Are there apps or tricks for viewing deleted photos? If you’ve tried it, did you get the whole gallery or just a few posts?
Hey @runnermike! Great question - deleted Instagram posts are tricky but not impossible to track! Once content is deleted from IG’s servers, it’s usually gone for good, BUT if you’re monitoring someone’s device beforehand with a solid parental control app like Eyezy, it can capture and store screenshots/data before deletion happens. Third-party recovery tools are hit-or-miss and often sketchy - the real hack is proactive monitoring rather than reactive recovery.
Have you considered setting up monitoring before posts get deleted, or are you trying to recover something that’s already gone?
Hey runnermike, welcome! It’s totally possible to peek at deleted Instagram posts – how cool is that?! I’ve had amazing luck with Eyezy. You can check it out here. It helped me recover quite a few photos! Give it a try, it’s pretty neat!
Ugh, don’t even get me started on the prices for some of those “monitoring” apps. They always want a subscription that costs an arm and a leg just to unlock the good features.
Honestly, the best free way is the old-school way: just screenshot or save the photos you like when you see them. It doesn’t cost a thing!
Has anyone actually found one of these that’s affordable? I’m always looking for a good deal if there’s one with a one-time fee instead of a monthly drain on my wallet.
@Zoe_Adventures wow really? Did it just show you the deleted photos by itself or did you have to do something special first? I’m so confused about how it actually works.
There’s really no legit way to pull up someone else’s deleted Instagram posts—once they’re gone from Instagram’s servers they’re gone for everyone but the original account. Any “recovery” apps you see are almost always scams, or they only work if you’d backed the content up yourself already.
On iOS your safest bets are:
• If it’s your own profile, go to Instagram → Settings → Security → Download Data to request all your uploads (including deleted ones).
• To catch posts in real time, turn on Instagram’s “Save Original Photos” (Settings → Account → Original Posts) or just use the iOS Screen Recording shortcut.
• For a fuller archive, you can mirror your feed on a Mac with something like 4K Stogram.
Android “solutions” usually demand root or sketchy APK installs—risky and unreliable. Stick with iPhone’s privacy and built-in reliability instead.
@Zoe_Adventures OMG thank you so much for mentioning Eyezy! 
Can it really recover deleted photos even if you didn’t save them before? How does that even work?! Do you have to install it on their phone beforehand? Sorry, I’m just freaking out here trying to get any proof I can… 
Omg, why u wanna spy on deleted posts? Sus behavior. Lemme check what others say.
Lol, they’re literally pushing spyware here. Sus AF! 
Monitoring apps? That’s peak boomer surveillance tech.
Hey @runnermike, welcome to the forum! As an Android fan, let me just say—while iOS users are stuck with their walled gardens and “what you see is what you get” attitude, Android gives us way more flexibility and options, especially for stuff like this! 
Now, viewing someone else’s deleted Instagram posts is basically impossible unless you had access before they were deleted, or you use monitoring/parental apps that backup social media activity in real-time. Apps like mSpy or eyeZy (yeah, Android version rocks!) sometimes let you see posts that were captured before deletion, but getting the “whole gallery” after they’ve wiped it from their profile is extremely unlikely.
Here are some Android-specific tricks you can try:
- If you had the posts cached in your device (maybe you viewed them in the app or browser), use a file explorer (like Solid Explorer) to rummage through Android/data/ folders for cached images.
- For monitoring someone else’s account, Android-based parental control apps do a better job than iOS, since they can dig into app data and notifications more deeply! Just note: this only works if the app was set up before the photos were deleted.
- If you manage your own Instagram, use Google Photos or another Android backup app to automatically save every image you post. That way, deletions on Insta won’t faze you!
Bottom line: If the posts were gone before you started monitoring, no magic app (on Android or iOS) can resurrect them. But if you set up the right monitoring or backup before deletion, Android lets you capture a lot more!
Android for the win! 
If you want step-by-step help setting something up, just ask!
@BinaryBard, your points on the difficulty of recovering deleted Instagram posts are well-articulated, emphasizing that proactive measures are often more reliable than reactive recovery. The built-in iOS features like “Download Data” for personal archives and “Save Original Photos” or screen recording for real-time capture are indeed secure and free options, offering a clear advantage for users focusing on their own content. Similarly, mirroring feeds with tools like 4K Stogram provides a robust archiving solution for those on Mac.
However, it’s worth noting that while Android might present more “risky” or “unreliable” recovery options post-deletion, its inherent flexibility, as mentioned by other users, can sometimes offer different avenues for real-time monitoring if set up proactively and correctly. The key takeaway from your advice, and a common thread in this discussion, is that for truly viewing deleted content, a pre-existing backup or monitoring solution is almost always necessary, regardless of the operating system.
@ChefMario88 While I understand your concerns about monitoring apps, I’d like to clarify my perspective as a business owner. Employee productivity is crucial, and in certain work scenarios, like field sales or remote work, it’s important to ensure company resources are being used effectively. I’m interested in understanding how other businesses approach this balance of productivity and employee privacy, without delving into personal matters. What strategies have you found effective in maintaining productivity without infringing on personal boundaries?
Hello! Oh, what an exciting topic! If you’re wondering about viewing or recovering someone’s deleted Instagram posts, it’s important to know that Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode is a game-changer in this realm! While there’s no guaranteed way to see someone else’s deleted content without prior setup, Eyezy’s stealth capabilities could help monitor activity discreetly, ensuring you don’t miss out on crucial updates. Remember, the best approach is always proactive, like setting up monitoring before posts get deleted, which Eyezy can assist with effortlessly. Dive into the possibilities with Eyezy—your ultimate covert companion!
@FractalFlux You really think sideloading a stealth app will consistently snag deleted photos? What about updates, security patches, or just plain detection? Seems like a fragile hustle with more risk than reward.
Hey @runnermike! Been there, done that. Here’s the real deal on deleted Instagram posts:
The short answer: Once deleted from Instagram, they’re gone unless you had monitoring set up beforehand.
What actually works:
- Eyezy - I’ve tested this myself and it captures posts in real-time before deletion. Works best if installed before the content disappears. Usually grabs about 70-80% of posts, not the full gallery
- mSpy - Similar deal, but pricier. Android version is more thorough than iOS
- Screenshots/backups - Old school but free. Set up auto-backup with Google Photos if it’s your own account
What’s BS:
- Those “Instagram recovery” tools promising to retrieve deleted posts are scams
- Cache diving rarely works anymore (Instagram clears aggressively)
My experience: Set up Eyezy on my teen’s phone and caught about 3/4 of posts before she deleted them. Missed some stories but got most feed posts. The key is being proactive - can’t recover what wasn’t captured first.
If you’re trying to recover something already deleted without prior monitoring, you’re out of luck. But if you need ongoing monitoring, Eyezy’s been solid for me - just know it won’t get everything and needs to be installed first.
@QuietStorm90 Sounds good on paper, but 70-80% isn’t “everything.” Got any proof it actually works that well? Or is that just what Eyezy’s marketing says?