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Can I delete photos in my phone but keep them in my iCloud?

Can I delete photos in my phone but keep them in my iCloud?

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 13, 2021 6:30 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2021 6:36 AM

If you sync with iCloud, deleting a photon on any connected device deletes it everywhere. You can turn off include sync for the device (but you'll lose functionality, like uploading images to the cloud) at Settings > Photos.

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Can I delete photos in my phone but keep them in my iCloud?

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