munkyjack

Q: additional icloud storage and full phone storage

Good Morning,

 

I have an iPhone 6 which currently has no free space. For example if I go to take a picture, I get greeted with pop up saying I am out of storage and need to manage it to clear some space.

 

I have a 50GB icloud space but this doesn't seem to be benefiting me at all. How do I make my iPhone use the icloud to store photos instead of on my phone?

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Aug 22, 2016 2:13 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,Apple recommended

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 22, 2016 3:32 AM in response to munkyjack
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:32 AM in response to munkyjack

    Hi

     

    The following support article explains the difference between device storage (on your iPhone) and iCloud storage:

     

    About storage on your device and in iCloud - Apple Support

     

    This article explains how iCloud Photo Library can be used in conjunction with your iPhone, including how Optimize Storage enables you to keep smaller, space-saving photos and videos on your iPhone while all of your original, full-resolution versions are stored in iCloud:

     

    Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

  • by munkyjack,

    munkyjack munkyjack Aug 22, 2016 3:33 AM in response to munkyjack
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:33 AM in response to munkyjack

    Okay, so when it syncs the photos to icloud to access from all devices, it actually just stores the original on my phone and another copy on the icloud?

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    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Aug 22, 2016 3:42 AM in response to munkyjack
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    Aug 22, 2016 3:42 AM in response to munkyjack

    All photos and videos are stored in iCloud in their original formats and at full resolution.

     

    When Optimise Storage is enabled, iCloud Photo Library automatically manages the size of your photo library on your iPhone. The original photos and videos remain stored in iCloud, with space-saving versions kept on your iPhone. This optimisation process occurs automatically, as and when required. The originals can be downloaded at any time, should you need them.

     

    Be aware that deleting a photo or video on any device that is using iCloud Photo Library also deletes that photo or video on any other devices that are also using the service, as well as deleting the original in iCloud.

     

    More information:

    iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support