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How do I delete photos from my iPhone but not from my Mac?

My phone storage is full. How do I delete photos from my iPhone but not from my Mac?

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 25, 2020 9:08 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2020 10:04 AM

Hello DeeLD! Have a look at this previous forum thread which I think will answer your question!


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7399278


The important point is NOT to have iCloud Photo Library enabled, as it syncs your photos between your iPhone and Mac! With iCloud Photo Library disabled any photos imported to your Mac will not be affected if you delete them on your iPhone. Hope this helps you! Regards, Ian.

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Oct 25, 2020 10:04 AM in response to DeeLD

Hello DeeLD! Have a look at this previous forum thread which I think will answer your question!


https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7399278


The important point is NOT to have iCloud Photo Library enabled, as it syncs your photos between your iPhone and Mac! With iCloud Photo Library disabled any photos imported to your Mac will not be affected if you delete them on your iPhone. Hope this helps you! Regards, Ian.

How do I delete photos from my iPhone but not from my Mac?

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