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How do I delete photos from an old iPhone but not from my new one

How do I delete photos on my old iPhone but not on my new one

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 8, 2020 9:49 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2020 10:01 AM

iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos.


However, you can use the following procedure to completely clear an old phone without affecting the new one: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If your objective is to only delete photos, see the "How do I turn off iCloud Photos on only one device?" section in Get help with iCloud Photos - Apple Support


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Jul 8, 2020 10:01 AM in response to geraldtgnrytu

iCloud Photos is a syncing service. Any photo you delete from a device where iCloud Photos is turned on will also be deleted from iCloud and from any other device connected to iCloud Photos.


However, you can use the following procedure to completely clear an old phone without affecting the new one: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


If your objective is to only delete photos, see the "How do I turn off iCloud Photos on only one device?" section in Get help with iCloud Photos - Apple Support


How do I delete photos from an old iPhone but not from my new one

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