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after i back up my phone can i delete my pictures

after i back up my phone can i delete my pictures?

iPhone 11

Posted on Sep 14, 2020 11:20 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2020 11:25 AM

felixth3cat wrote:

after i back up my phone can i delete my pictures?

Assuming you mean an actual iTunes or iCloud backup, not just syncing to iCloud Photos, yes.


But I wouldn't. Keeping them in a backup means you can't view them. To use them, you must restore that backup to your phone and that will overwrite whatever is on your phone at that time. It is not wise photo management.

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Sep 14, 2020 11:25 AM in response to felixth3cat

felixth3cat wrote:

after i back up my phone can i delete my pictures?

Assuming you mean an actual iTunes or iCloud backup, not just syncing to iCloud Photos, yes.


But I wouldn't. Keeping them in a backup means you can't view them. To use them, you must restore that backup to your phone and that will overwrite whatever is on your phone at that time. It is not wise photo management.

after i back up my phone can i delete my pictures

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