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Can I set an option to backup my iPhone without backing up my photos?

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Posted on Oct 7, 2019 4:13 AM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2019 4:27 AM

Try Settings>Your Name>iCloud>Manage Storage>Backups>Device Name>Choose Data to Backup>Photo Library>Off.

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Try Settings>Your Name>iCloud>Manage Storage>Backups>Device Name>Choose Data to Backup>Photo Library>Off.

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Oct 7, 2019 2:15 PM in response to Demo

Thanks for the info. Problem solved.

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