how to store photos only in icloud photo library

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gazfletch Author

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how to store photos only in icloud photo library

can i store all my photos in icloud photo library and delete from iphone 6 to free up storage?

if so, how?

cheers

iPhone 6, iOS 8.3

Posted on May 29, 2015 3:00 AM

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FoxFifth

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May 29, 2015 8:18 AM in response to gazfletch

iCloud Photo Library doesn't have a cloud-only storage option. You can reduce the storage space required on your phone by going to Settings > Photos & Camera and turning on Optimize iPhone Storage.

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gazfletch Author

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May 29, 2015 2:30 PM in response to FoxFifth

Surely that can't be the case.

Defies the logic of cloud storage?

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FoxFifth

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May 29, 2015 2:36 PM in response to gazfletch

It is in fact the case. In addition to iCloud Photo Library not having a cloud-only option it is also the case that iCloud Drive when used on a Mac keeps a local copy of the documents. The focus in iCloud is more on sharing and availability on multiple devices. If you want or need cloud only storage, there are options available from 3rd parties. If you want cloud-only as an option from Apple you can make the suggestion at https://www.apple.com/feedback/icloud.html

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