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Q: can i delete photos from my i pad and access them from i cloud

Can I delete photos from my ipad and still access them from icloud? I need to create more space on my ipad.

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 1:48 AM

by Eric Root,Apple recommended
Eric Root Eric Root
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iCloud is a syncing system, not an external 'hard drive'. If you delete them on your device, they will delete from iCloud. To increase space available, go Settings/iCloud/Photos and select Optimize iPhone/iPad Storage. That will reduce the space required by about 90% when fully effective.

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 1:43 PM

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Q: can i delete photos from my i pad and access them from i cloud

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  • by Ella Fitzgerald,

    Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Sep 8, 2016 2:03 AM in response to ggpbev
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    Sep 8, 2016 2:03 AM in response to ggpbev

    Apple gives such a tip:

    How do I turn off iCloud Photo Library on just one device?

    You can turn off iCloud Photo Library on a single device when you follow these steps:

    • On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > iCloud > Photos and turn off iCloud Photo Library.
    • On your Mac, go to System Preferences > iCloud > Options next to Photos, then deselect iCloud Photo Library.
    • On your Apple TV (4th generation), go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud and under Photos press Select to turn off iCloud Photo Library.

    If you have Optimize Storage turned on, you might not have all of your original photos and videos on your device. To download the original photos and videos on your iOS device, go to Settings > iCloud > Photos and select Download and Keep Originals. On your Mac, open Photos, choose Photos > Preferences, then select Download Originals to this Mac. Then you can turn iCloud Photo Library off. You can also select the photos and videos that you want to download from iCloud.com.

    See more in this article:

    Get help with your iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support

  • by Eric Root,Apple recommended

    Eric Root Eric Root Sep 8, 2016 1:43 PM in response to ggpbev
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    Sep 8, 2016 1:43 PM in response to ggpbev

    iCloud is a syncing system, not an external 'hard drive'. If you delete them on your device, they will delete from iCloud. To increase space available, go Settings/iCloud/Photos and select Optimize iPhone/iPad Storage. That will reduce the space required by about 90% when fully effective.