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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

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If you have photos on the phone that were synced to it from a computer, the trash icon won't be available for those photos. Delete them by syncing again without those photos selected to sync.

See: Sync your photos manually using the Finder - Apple Support or Sync photos in iTunes on PC with devices - Apple Support


Posted on Aug 6, 2023 1:08 PM

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Aug 6, 2023 1:08 PM in response to photodilemma

If you have photos on the phone that were synced to it from a computer, the trash icon won't be available for those photos. Delete them by syncing again without those photos selected to sync.

See: Sync your photos manually using the Finder - Apple Support or Sync photos in iTunes on PC with devices - Apple Support


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

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