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How do I keep from deleting photos from my Mac computer? I am worried that when I deleted photos from my phone, and also deleted them from the deleted files, that they wiped clean my computer. When it says that it deletes them from all files I get

When I delete photos from my deleted files on my phone, and it says it will delete from all devices, does that mean it will wipe clean my downloaded photos from my Mac computer as well?

Posted on Jun 1, 2023 7:52 AM

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Posted on Jun 1, 2023 8:29 AM

Import to your Mac and then you can delete from the iPhone

  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a USB cable.
  2. Open the Photos app on your computer.
  3. The Photos app shows an Import screen with all the photos and videos that are on your connected device. ... 
  4. If asked, unlock your iOS or iPadOS device using your passcode.

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Jun 1, 2023 8:29 AM in response to RetroEnigma25

Import to your Mac and then you can delete from the iPhone

  1. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac with a USB cable.
  2. Open the Photos app on your computer.
  3. The Photos app shows an Import screen with all the photos and videos that are on your connected device. ... 
  4. If asked, unlock your iOS or iPadOS device using your passcode.

More items...


Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your ...

Jun 1, 2023 8:28 AM in response to RetroEnigma25

Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Tap Sync this iPhone. In iOS 15 or earlier, tap to turn on iCloud Photos. Select Optimize iPhone Storage to save space on your device.


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support (IN)



Enabling iCloud for Photos, Notes, Videos, Reminders, Messages, and more, as depicted in the provided picture, means that if you delete any or all data from one device, it will also be removed from iCloud and all other devices linked to the same Apple ID. Likewise, the reverse is true as well.


How do I keep from deleting photos from my Mac computer? I am worried that when I deleted photos from my phone, and also deleted them from the deleted files, that they wiped clean my computer. When it says that it deletes them from all files I get

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