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deleting photos from an iPhone

Can photos be deleted from an iPhone but still remain in iCloud, or are they always also deleted?

Posted on May 2, 2023 7:29 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2023 7:34 AM

Delete photos on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support - "Before you delete anything, make sure that you back up the photos and videos that you still want. When you use iCloud Photos and delete a photo or video on one device, it's also deleted on all other devices where you're signed in with the same Apple ID."

Get help with iCloud Photos - Get help with iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Go to the section "How do I turn off iCloud Photos on only one device?

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