Why does iCloud still show no storage space after trashing 500 photos?

I TRASHED 500 PHOTOS AND IT STILL SAYS I HAVE NO STORAGE SPACE LEFT ON THE CLOUD


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Posted on Feb 17, 2025 11:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 11:17 AM

When you delete photo on iCloud, the space is not immediately recovered. That's because deleted photos are put in a holding space so you can recover them if you deleted them accidentally.



You can view these photos in the 'Recently Deleted' folder, which also shows you the expiration date for each image, at which point the space will be recovered.


You can also force-delete images that you're sure you won't want if you want to reclaim the space sooner.

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Feb 18, 2025 11:17 AM in response to MALCOLMGUY

When you delete photo on iCloud, the space is not immediately recovered. That's because deleted photos are put in a holding space so you can recover them if you deleted them accidentally.



You can view these photos in the 'Recently Deleted' folder, which also shows you the expiration date for each image, at which point the space will be recovered.


You can also force-delete images that you're sure you won't want if you want to reclaim the space sooner.

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Why does iCloud still show no storage space after trashing 500 photos?

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