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How do I remove photos from my device, but retain them in my iCloud?

How do I remove photos from my device, but retain them in my iCloud?

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 7, 2021 8:52 PM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2021 8:58 PM

Hello,


You would have to turn off iCloud Photos on the device which would then mean any new photos would no longer transfer. You can save some space if you select to optimize:


Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

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How do I remove photos from my device, but retain them in my iCloud?

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