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iCloud storage

my phone storage is full. I have paid for extra iCloud storage. I was wondering if when I delete pictures and videos from my phone storage do they get deleted from the iCloud as well? I am terrified to delete things from my phone for the fear of losing it forever.


thank you!

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 17, 2021 9:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2021 9:59 PM

Yes. Anything deleted from your phone will also delete from iCloud provided you have iCloud photos enabled. This guide will help you, read it thoroughly. You may wish to optimize photos on your device first (Settings > Photos) which can free a lot of space. Or turn off iCloud photos on your device. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to make a backup https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977, preferably to a computer so that everything is backed up.

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Aug 17, 2021 9:59 PM in response to Trockwell45

Yes. Anything deleted from your phone will also delete from iCloud provided you have iCloud photos enabled. This guide will help you, read it thoroughly. You may wish to optimize photos on your device first (Settings > Photos) which can free a lot of space. Or turn off iCloud photos on your device. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to make a backup https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203977, preferably to a computer so that everything is backed up.

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