Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

how do i delete photos if the trash icon isn't available

when deleting photos from my Iphone it doesn't show the trash icon to select to delete photos

iPhone XS, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 6, 2023 1:05 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 27, 2023 2:32 PM

I have repeatedly tried turning off syncing photos to my iphone, and selecting the option that asks if I want previously synced items deleted, but it does not delete them. and I still get a greyed out trash icon when I try to select and delete on my iphone. or else it allows me to select and push delete but then I get a message that says only that it will delete the shared photos and it does not delete the rest of them.

Help!!! my phone is drowning in photos and it seems impossible to take them off, which is absurd! I am wasting huge amounts of time trying to figure this out!

2 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 27, 2023 2:32 PM in response to FoxFifth

I have repeatedly tried turning off syncing photos to my iphone, and selecting the option that asks if I want previously synced items deleted, but it does not delete them. and I still get a greyed out trash icon when I try to select and delete on my iphone. or else it allows me to select and push delete but then I get a message that says only that it will delete the shared photos and it does not delete the rest of them.

Help!!! my phone is drowning in photos and it seems impossible to take them off, which is absurd! I am wasting huge amounts of time trying to figure this out!

how do i delete photos if the trash icon isn't available

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.