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Why is it impossible to save my photos from iPhone on an external device?

All I want is to remove photos and videos from my phone and save them on an external device to free up space on the phone memory. why is it so difficult?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 4, 2020 6:47 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2020 7:52 AM

Follow the instructions here—>Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Oct 4, 2020 7:52 AM in response to cheech99

Follow the instructions here—>Transfer photos and videos from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Oct 4, 2020 7:28 AM in response to cheech99

Because there is no user file management system in iOS.

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Why is it impossible to save my photos from iPhone on an external device?

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