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how do I delete photos on iPhone without deleting them on iCloud?

how do I delete photos on iPhone without deleting them on iCloud?

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If you delete Photos and Videos from the iPhone it is deleted from iCloud Photos too, and vice-versa. Alternatively, try uploading to iCloud Drive then you can delete from the iPhone.

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If you delete Photos and Videos from the iPhone it is deleted from iCloud Photos too, and vice-versa. Alternatively, try uploading to iCloud Drive then you can delete from the iPhone.

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