will my photots remain in my cloud if delete end to end encryption

I forgot my unlock code in dec 2023 and was able to reset apple pw a week later .. March .15 i am trying to buy get a new phone and it is wanting me to delete end to end encryption so i can set up new phone i get . i have been putting this off as i was asked to enter my old unlock code and i was hoping i would find it or remember it... old i phone so no face id... so i have not been able to back since then because of this.. good thing is my 7 plus is so old i dont have to trade it in so my 32,000 photes and 5000 videos are on my phone or i think they are... i am afraid to delete end to end encryption as i am not sure they are all on my phone... i have a thumb drive 1 TB and a amazon photos and google photos as back up for last few yrs...

also my daughter shares my 2 Tb

cloud and i wonder how that will work..

I am wondering if i should just create a new apple iD and account for the new phone.....

Does it delete my photos in the cloud if i delete end to end encryption?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 9:00 AM

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Mar 15, 2024 9:18 AM in response to Burst2018

iCloud Photos: Check Settings > Photos and ensure "iCloud Photos" is enabled.


Here's what E2EE protects on your iPhone:

  • iMessages and FaceTime: This ensures your conversations are only readable by you and the recipient(s).
  • iCloud Data (with Advanced Data Protection enabled): This includes sensitive data like photos, notes, contacts, reminders, and more. With E2EE, even Apple can't access this data in the cloud, even in the event of a data breach.


Think of E2EE like a secure padlock on a message or data file. Only you and the authorized recipient(s) have the keys to unlock it and see the contents.


Here are some things to keep in mind about E2EE:

  • It's not a backup solution: E2EE protects your data, but it doesn't create a separate backup. Make sure you have a backup plan for your photos and other important data, like using iCloud Photos or another cloud storage service.
  • Recovery can be tricky: If you lose your device passcode or access to your trusted devices, recovering E2EE-protected data can be difficult or even impossible. Consider setting up a recovery contact when enabling Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.
  • It's not for everything: E2EE doesn't apply to all data on your iPhone. For example, your emails or app data might not be E2EE encrypted.


Overall, E2EE is a powerful security feature that can help keep your data confidential. However, it's important to understand its limitations and have a backup plan in place.

Mar 15, 2024 9:13 AM in response to Burst2018

Burst2018 wrote:

it is wanting me to delete end to end encryption so i can set up new phone i get .

I am unable to understand what this is.


To improve understanding of the phenomenon, it would be highly beneficial if you could share a screenshot. Visual representations carry greater impact than written descriptions.


Please remember that this is a public forum, so when attaching a screenshot, please avoid including any personal credentials such as IP addresses, card details, email IDs, Apple IDs, IMEI numbers, serial numbers, phone numbers, order IDs, or any identifiable location information if you are sharing a map.



Mar 15, 2024 9:14 AM in response to Burst2018

Regarding your data…

  1. If you have an iCloud or iTunes latest backup, then there is nothing to worry about. Just restore from it, else...
  2. If You have synced your data to iCloud, then what you will get back is what you have synced to iCloud and uploaded to iCloud Drive;
    1. The information that is synced and stored in iCloud, like Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Mail*, Notes, Voice MemosMessages*, shared photosiCloud Photos*, Health data*, call history*, and files* you store in iCloud Drive.
    2. *-If you had turned on Messages in iCloudiCloud Photos, Mail, Health data, call history under iCloud, and files you store in iCloud Drive your content is automatically stored in iCloud and is available on all devices that use the same Apple ID
  3. You have imported your Photos & Videos to Mac/PC then they are safely residing there on Mac/PC
  4. You have uploaded some of it to Cloud Drives using the Files app (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, DropBox, Flickr, box, AmazonDrive, Adobe Creative Cloud etc). The data remains there.
  5. If you have not backed up or do not have the latest backup, nor imported nor you have synced or uploaded your data to cloud drives prior to the situation that you are in, then I am sorry, all your data is lost.


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