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I use both iCloud and Google photos. When I delete a photo from google photos, I get a message saying the pic “will be deleted from iCloud Photos on all devices.”
When I delete from Google, I don’t want the photo to get deleted from iCloud! How do I unlink the two? Please help!
This problem started only after I enabled iCloud photos!
iPhone 7
Hello aravindnair,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. I understand you want to use both iCloud and Google for photos but get a message stating it will remove photos from all devices. I'd be happy to explain.
There is a setting that frees up space when using Google Photos. This explains what that is: Free up space on your device - iPhone & iPad - Google Photos Help
This might also help: Delete & restore your photos & videos - iPhone & iPad - Google Photos Help
You can also restrict access to the Photos app in Settings > Privacy > Photos.
If you're still having issues, reach out to the Google team here: Contact us - Google
Thanks and have a great day.
Hello aravindnair,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. I understand you want to use both iCloud and Google for photos but get a message stating it will remove photos from all devices. I'd be happy to explain.
There is a setting that frees up space when using Google Photos. This explains what that is: Free up space on your device - iPhone & iPad - Google Photos Help
This might also help: Delete & restore your photos & videos - iPhone & iPad - Google Photos Help
You can also restrict access to the Photos app in Settings > Privacy > Photos.
If you're still having issues, reach out to the Google team here: Contact us - Google
Thanks and have a great day.
Unlink iCloud and google photos
