iPhone storage
If I choose optimize can i delete my photos and they will still be saved? Or delete forever
iPhone XR, iOS 13
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How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT201656
Read the above for general information.
You cannot delete your photos entirely or else they will also be removed from iCloud.
Delete photos on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT205856 - "It's easy to delete the photos and videos that you don't want anymore. Just tap the Trash icon and you're done. You can also learn how to make space on your device and where you can get your photos back if you accidentally delete them."
"Before you delete anything, make sure that you back up the photos and videos that you still want. When you use iCloud Photos and delete a photo or video on one device, it's also deleted on all other devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID."