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iPad storage and iCloud photos

If I turn on iCloud photos is the storage freed up on my iPad?


iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Aug 1, 2020 12:46 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2020 1:12 PM

If you turn on iCloud Photos and also turn on the Optimize Storage option that may free up some storage. See the following from Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is optimized only when you need space, starting with the photos and videos you access least. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them. You can use Optimize Storage on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.

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Aug 1, 2020 1:12 PM in response to zenobiao

If you turn on iCloud Photos and also turn on the Optimize Storage option that may free up some storage. See the following from Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photos automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is optimized only when you need space, starting with the photos and videos you access least. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them. You can use Optimize Storage on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.

iPad storage and iCloud photos

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