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why all photos are on iCloud but they still occupy storage on iPhone?

Posted on May 25, 2023 7:56 AM

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Posted on May 25, 2023 8:02 AM

Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos and make sure ‘Optimize iPhone Storage’ is selected. If ‘Download and keep Originals’ is selected, you will have full size pictures/videos on your phone and in iCloud.

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May 25, 2023 8:02 AM in response to Littlelinhneeh

Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos and make sure ‘Optimize iPhone Storage’ is selected. If ‘Download and keep Originals’ is selected, you will have full size pictures/videos on your phone and in iCloud.

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