iPhone storage

So I had 3,000+ photos and videos combined and it took up most of my storage so I deleted a lot down to 200 in my photos and videos and it still shows the same amount of space taken how do I fix it

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 25, 2024 9:58 PM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2024 10:03 PM

Delete them from your Recently Deleted folder. When you delete a picture it will go into the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days to give you a chance to recover them. When you delete them from the Recently Deleted folder they will be removed permanently.

Delete or hide photos and videos on iPhone - Apple Support

  1. Open the Photos app  on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Albums, swipe up, then tap Recently Deleted (below Utilities).


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Jul 25, 2024 10:03 PM in response to zamar32

Delete them from your Recently Deleted folder. When you delete a picture it will go into the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days to give you a chance to recover them. When you delete them from the Recently Deleted folder they will be removed permanently.

Delete or hide photos and videos on iPhone - Apple Support

  1. Open the Photos app  on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Albums, swipe up, then tap Recently Deleted (below Utilities).


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