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PHOTOS - delete on iPhone but keep on iCloud

Hi,

how do I delete photos on my phone but make sure the are kept in iCloud ? thx


iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 4:27 AM

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You can't.

Delete from the device also removes the iCloud copy.

Posted on Jul 26, 2020 4:29 AM

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Jul 26, 2020 4:32 AM in response to Tons20

That's not possible, since they are synced to iCloud using iCloud Photos, and if you delete pictures from iPhone they are automatically deleted on iCloud too.

The only procedure you can use is to transfer your pictures to a computer:--> Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud - Apple Support

When done, you're sure that pictures are safe on your computer, so you can delete them or some of them from your iPhone.

Regards

Giulio


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Question marked as Helpful

Jul 26, 2020 4:32 AM in response to Tons20

That's not possible, since they are synced to iCloud using iCloud Photos, and if you delete pictures from iPhone they are automatically deleted on iCloud too.

The only procedure you can use is to transfer your pictures to a computer:--> Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud - Apple Support

When done, you're sure that pictures are safe on your computer, so you can delete them or some of them from your iPhone.

Regards

Giulio


PHOTOS - delete on iPhone but keep on iCloud

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