iCloud storage

If I disable and delete photos can I re-download the ones I want to keep and the rest I don't want go?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 7, 2022 9:03 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2022 9:14 PM

techrak Said:

"iCloud storage: If I disable and delete photos can I re-download the ones I want to keep and the rest I don't want go?"

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Back Up iCloud:

As long as you download them first, then you can delete them from iCloud. So, I'd urge you to download them to a computer, and then on to a hard drive. Using a computer would be more user-friendly. Or, you can backup your iCloud storage: Perform as Ive Instructed Here: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip

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Jan 7, 2022 9:14 PM in response to techrak

techrak Said:

"iCloud storage: If I disable and delete photos can I re-download the ones I want to keep and the rest I don't want go?"

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Back Up iCloud:

As long as you download them first, then you can delete them from iCloud. So, I'd urge you to download them to a computer, and then on to a hard drive. Using a computer would be more user-friendly. Or, you can backup your iCloud storage: Perform as Ive Instructed Here: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip

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