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How to delete photos from iPhone storage but not from iCloud

How to delete photos from iPhone storage but not iCloud


iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 23, 2022 12:29 PM

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Posted on Apr 23, 2022 12:50 PM

Before you delete anything, make sure that you back up the photos and videos that you still want. When you use iCloud Photos and delete a photo or video on one device, it's also deleted on all other devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID.


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Apr 24, 2022 1:00 PM in response to LORI1107

You can purchase ➔ iCloud Storage from Apple where you create and save your iPhone backups and synch (Not Store) your Messages, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Notes and Reminders. Note that iCloud Storage is NOT an extension of storage capacity of your iPhone. Just wanted you to know some facts.


Having said that, you can choose to Optimize Storage on your iPhone for all the Photos. What this action will do is store your original quality photos on iCloud and a small size photo on your iPhone. This takes up less space on your iPhone while maintaining the actual size on iCloud. This will free up space on your iPhone while making good use of iCloud. If you would like to try this then open Settings Photos Optimize iPhone Storage : Ensure that this option is chosen and has a checkmark on it.


Axel F.

How to delete photos from iPhone storage but not from iCloud

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