HT204022: Delete photos from My Photo Stream

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eekfreak
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Q: so i have over 1,000 photos i need to delete....

.... in my photostream on my iphone. i have to tap each one to select and delete? seriously? c'mon apple please tell me there is a select all feature....will someone please tell me there is a reasonable way to simply clear off all albums in iphone!? i've tried syncing an empty folder in itunes and that does not work. my phone's storage is at capacity and i am losing my mind. help!

iPhone 4 (8GB), iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Aug 11, 2012 7:56 AM

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Q: so i have over 1,000 photos i need to delete....

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  • by dcmenzel,

    dcmenzel dcmenzel Aug 11, 2012 8:20 AM in response to eekfreak
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    Aug 11, 2012 8:20 AM in response to eekfreak

    I found this in the forum, I have not test it so far to give you a fast response, but it might will help you?

     

    With a Mac:

    1. Plug in iPhone
    2. Open preview
    3. Select File > Import from (your iPhone name)
    4. Then select all and choose the red circular symbol at the bottom
    5. This will delete all your photos and videos

     

    With iPhoto (If you have the application on your Mac):

    1. Plug in iPhone
    2. Go to iPhoto
    3. Click on iPhone on device list
    4. Click Remove Photos from iPhone on right under the pictures

  • by eekfreak,

    eekfreak eekfreak Aug 11, 2012 8:22 AM in response to dcmenzel
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    Aug 11, 2012 8:22 AM in response to dcmenzel

    hi david, thank you so much. i actually ended up getting assistance from apple over the phone but i will definitely save this for future reference.

     

    best

    karen

  • by eekfreak,

    eekfreak eekfreak Aug 11, 2012 8:42 AM in response to dcmenzel
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    Aug 11, 2012 8:42 AM in response to dcmenzel

    hey dave i was able to delete my photo stream with the apple tech but not the library. however your preview trick above worked like a charm. many thanks again!

  • by dcmenzel,

    dcmenzel dcmenzel Aug 11, 2012 8:45 AM in response to eekfreak
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    Aug 11, 2012 8:45 AM in response to eekfreak

    Great, good to hear that! Have fun and enjoy your new storage capacity