If I delete photos and attachments from my iPad are they also deleted from my iPhone?

If I delete photos and attachments from my iPad are they also deleted from my iPhone?

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 13, 2021 4:30 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2021 5:34 AM

You will need to check the individual device settings for Photos in iCloud:


Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photos


If you Photos are synchronised with iCloud for both iPhone and iPad, then yes - deleting photos from one device will also delete from other devices. If, however, your devices are not configured to use Photos in iCloud, then the photos are only stored locally on the individual device.

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Sep 13, 2021 5:34 AM in response to Fregan671

You will need to check the individual device settings for Photos in iCloud:


Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photos


If you Photos are synchronised with iCloud for both iPhone and iPad, then yes - deleting photos from one device will also delete from other devices. If, however, your devices are not configured to use Photos in iCloud, then the photos are only stored locally on the individual device.

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