I have 256gb in my IPhone Xs, do I need to buy more gb for ICloud? I don't want to storage my pictures in ICloud. Please advise

I have 256gb in my IPhone Xs, do I need to buy more gb for my ICloud? I do not want to storage my pictures in ICloud.

Please advise

iPhone XS Max, 12

Posted on Feb 18, 2019 2:24 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2019 3:20 PM

The first 5 GB is free, any byte above you will need to subscribe (pay).

Make sure you turn off in

Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photos : is OFF here.

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Feb 18, 2019 5:48 PM in response to ckuan

I did what you guide me but when I turn ICloud Photo off, there's is a windows ask me choice :

Removed from IPhone

Download Photos & Videos


I don't know what choice should I pick

and


Optimize IPhone Storage

Download and Keep the Originals


Which one I should pick? Please advise me

Your time and help are really appreciate

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