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Can You Recover Lost Photos After LINE Keep Ends? Simple Solutions for a Stress-Free Experience

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Is It Possible to Get Back Your LINE Keep Photos? Honest Answers for Worried Users

LINE Keep helped me save photos, notes, and files. When LINE ended this service on August 28, 2024, I felt worried. Many people lost special memories. I want to help you understand what happened and what you can do now.

What Was LINE Keep?

LINE Keep was a tool inside the LINE app. It let me save important things from chats, like pictures or messages. I could open these files from any device as long as I used the same LINE account. This made it easy to keep memories safe even if I lost my phone.

Where Did LINE Keep Store My Stuff?

Everything I saved in LINE Keep went to LINE’s servers, not my phone. If my phone broke or got lost, my Keep files stayed safe. I just had to log in on a new device.

Main Features of LINE Keep

Storage Limit

  • I could save up to 1GB in total.
  • Videos could be up to 5 minutes.
  • Text notes could be up to 10,000 characters.
  • If I needed more space, I deleted old files.

File Expiry

  • Files under 50MB stayed forever.
  • Files over 50MB lasted only 30 days.
  • The app showed me how much time was left for big files.

Safe From Device Loss

  • Because files were on LINE’s servers, I never lost them if my phone was gone.
  • I just logged in again to get them back.

What Happened When LINE Keep Ended?

After August 28, 2024, I could not open or download anything from LINE Keep. All files, photos, and notes were gone unless I saved them somewhere else before the end date. This was upsetting for many people.

Can I Get My Photos Back After LINE Keep Ended?

If I did not make a backup before the service ended, I cannot get the files back. LINE does not offer a way to recover lost Keep data. This is why it is so important to back up files from any app I use.

What About Keep Memo?

LINE still has a feature called Keep Memo. It lets me write personal notes. Old memos I made before Keep ended might still be there. But LINE does not say how long they will keep these memos. I should back up anything important, just in case.

How to Save Files in LINE Keep (Before It Ended)

If I still had access before the service stopped, here’s what I did:

From Chat Rooms

  1. Pressed and held a photo or message.
  2. Tapped “Keep.”
  3. Confirmed by tapping “Save.”

From My Device

  1. Opened Keep.
  2. Tapped the “+” button.
  3. Picked photos or files to add.

From Other Apps

  1. On Instagram or X, tapped the share button.
  2. Picked Keep to save the post.

What to Do If I Lost My LINE Keep Data

If I did not back up my files, I cannot get them back now. But I can avoid this problem in the future by using these tips:

How to Protect My Data Next Time

  • Always back up important files to my computer or cloud storage.
  • Use the export or download feature in each app.
  • Take screenshots of special chats or photos.
  • Set reminders to back up files every month.

When Switching Phones

  • Back up my LINE chat history before moving to a new phone.
  • If I switch between iPhone and Android, only 14 days of chat history move.
  • For important chats, I export them as text files or take screenshots.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I restore memos after LINE Keep ends?

Answer: I can see old memos in Keep Memo, but I do not know how long they will stay. I should save them somewhere else.

Question: Can expired LINE data be restored?

Answer: No. Once LINE deletes files after the storage period, I cannot get them back unless I have a backup.

Losing memories hurts. I know how it feels to lose photos or notes. LINE Keep was helpful, but now it is gone. I can’t get back files I did not save before the end date. In the future, I will always back up my important files. This keeps my memories safe and gives me peace of mind. If you need help with backups or have questions, I am here to help.