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Why can’t I delete some pictures or videos on my iPhone ?

Why can’t I delete some pictures or videos on my iPhone ?

Posted on Oct 5, 2021 9:09 PM

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Posted on Oct 5, 2021 9:23 PM

Holdens Said:

"Why can’t I delete some pictures or videos on my iPhone ?"

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Two Things:

A. Start with a Restart:

Restart your iPhone, and see if it then is fixed.

B. Use the Photos App:

Open: Photos app
Locate: the items
Tap: Select (top-right of the day these were taken)
Tap: the photos to deleted
Tap: the Trash Bin on the bottom-left corner of the screen.

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Oct 5, 2021 9:23 PM in response to Holdens

Holdens Said:

"Why can’t I delete some pictures or videos on my iPhone ?"

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Two Things:

A. Start with a Restart:

Restart your iPhone, and see if it then is fixed.

B. Use the Photos App:

Open: Photos app
Locate: the items
Tap: Select (top-right of the day these were taken)
Tap: the photos to deleted
Tap: the Trash Bin on the bottom-left corner of the screen.

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Oct 5, 2021 9:10 PM in response to Holdens

I can’t delete some pictures or videos on my iPhone

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Why can’t I delete some pictures or videos on my iPhone ?

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