I bought iCloud storage how can i move decide photos to iCloud and how to get more space in device?

I bought iCloud storage how can i move decide photos to iCloud and how to get more space in device?

Posted on May 20, 2023 7:20 PM

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Posted on May 20, 2023 7:29 PM

You can't, iCloud is a syncing service, not storage. If you delete photos from your phone, they will be automatically deleted from the cloud.

You can store photos on your computer, then delete them from your phone.


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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May 20, 2023 7:29 PM in response to narayanaswami

You can't, iCloud is a syncing service, not storage. If you delete photos from your phone, they will be automatically deleted from the cloud.

You can store photos on your computer, then delete them from your phone.


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


May 20, 2023 7:46 PM in response to narayanaswami

narayanaswami Said:

"I bought iCloud storage how can i move decide photos to iCloud and how to get more space in device?"

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Troubleshooting Storage:



A. Troubleshooting iCloud Storage:

Download All of iCloud:

If you wanted to, you could download all of iCloud. Once downloaded, be certain you can access the data. One verified, trash was is in there. Perform my User Tip: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip


B. Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do...

Clear Space, Using my User Tips:


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