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I have deleted photos from iphone 6 but the photo library still takes up a lot of space in internal storage. How can I delete photo library from storage on the iphone?

How can I delete photo library from iphone 6 storage? I have deleted all photos from the phone but usage says the library still takes up 6 GB.

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.1

Posted on Nov 29, 2014 8:53 PM

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Nov 2, 2016 8:41 PM in response to jrc-__

jrc* wrote:


There's a bug where Recently Deleted doesn't include all deleted photos. The workaround is to set the clock back: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8281

You might also check Messages app, where many photo attachments can be hiding. For each thread, tap Details, scroll down to the attachments, long tap (tap-and-hold) one of them, tap More… in the edit menu, then you can choose photos and delete them.


what about if you dont have a backup of the photos? I accidentally deleted my photos from my iPhone and everything is gone from my iCloud photot library! I also deleted them from the Deleted Photos folder. any solution?

Nov 24, 2016 9:45 AM in response to SEOmama

Had a photos storage problem when restoring an older model phone with less memory from a newer model phone with more memory. Extra 6-7GB of storage taken by Photos, but only a few photos available to view in the library. Very confusing. Moving the date backwards and then deleting as you explained was the answer. Thanks!

I have deleted photos from iphone 6 but the photo library still takes up a lot of space in internal storage. How can I delete photo library from storage on the iphone?

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