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How do I delete photos from my iPad that have been downloaded fro the computer to the iPad

My iPad has version 8.4.1

I have some photos that I download from the computer to the iPad . I cannot delete these photos in the normal manner that you delete photos from the I pad.

Is someone able to give me the method to delete these photos.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 8.4.1

Posted on Aug 28, 2015 1:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2015 3:34 AM

Photos that were synced from a computer can't be deleted directly on the iPad, you need to reconnect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and use the Photos tab in iTunes to change your photo sync selection to remove them - if you want to remove all synced photos then try selecting and syncing just an empty folder e.g.


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Aug 28, 2015 3:34 AM in response to Doug Inspector

Photos that were synced from a computer can't be deleted directly on the iPad, you need to reconnect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and use the Photos tab in iTunes to change your photo sync selection to remove them - if you want to remove all synced photos then try selecting and syncing just an empty folder e.g.


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How do I delete photos from my iPad that have been downloaded fro the computer to the iPad

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