Deleted photos keep reappearing in Album even with iCloud syncing is off

Pictures are being deleted from album and again from deleted photos but keep reappearing in the album. I have turned syncing off on iCloud and still nothing


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iPhone 14

Posted on Jan 13, 2025 8:58 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2025 9:05 PM

Probably you have synced these Photos from your Mac/PC through iTunes. UN-sync then they would be gone from iPhone.


UN-Sync photos to your device

  1. Connect your device to your Mac.
  2. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or using a Wi-Fi connection. To turn on Wi-Fi syncing, see Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi.
  3. In the Finder  on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.
  4. Select Photos in the button bar.
  5. Note: When iCloud Photos is turned on, no photo syncing options appear when you select Photos in the button bar.
  6. Select “Sync Photos to your device from” tickbox, then choose Photos, Pictures or a folder from the pop-up menu.
  7. Uncheck Sync photos
  8. Click on Apply / Sync


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Jan 13, 2025 9:05 PM in response to lilibeth202

Probably you have synced these Photos from your Mac/PC through iTunes. UN-sync then they would be gone from iPhone.


UN-Sync photos to your device

  1. Connect your device to your Mac.
  2. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or using a Wi-Fi connection. To turn on Wi-Fi syncing, see Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi.
  3. In the Finder  on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.
  4. Select Photos in the button bar.
  5. Note: When iCloud Photos is turned on, no photo syncing options appear when you select Photos in the button bar.
  6. Select “Sync Photos to your device from” tickbox, then choose Photos, Pictures or a folder from the pop-up menu.
  7. Uncheck Sync photos
  8. Click on Apply / Sync


Jan 13, 2025 9:50 PM in response to lilibeth202

lilibeth202 Said:

"Deleted photos keep reappearing in Album even with iCloud syncing is off: Pictures are being deleted from album and again from deleted photos but keep reappearing in the album. I have turned syncing off on iCloud and still nothing"

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Photos Showing Up After Deletion:


A. Restart your iPhone:

Having made this change, restart your iPhone - Apple Support


B. Clear the Caches:

Clear the storage named "System Data" (formerly called "Other"). It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage: User Tip

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