iPhone photo storage v iCloud

If I have my photos and videos in iCloud can I delete them from my phone but still access them?

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 9, 2021 3:44 AM

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Posted on Aug 9, 2021 4:06 AM

No: iCloud is a syncing service. What you can do is to 'optimize' your photos, so that a smaller version is stored on the phone and you can download the larger version if required.

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

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Aug 9, 2021 4:06 AM in response to georgefromgaithersburg

No: iCloud is a syncing service. What you can do is to 'optimize' your photos, so that a smaller version is stored on the phone and you can download the larger version if required.

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

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