Can I delete a photo from my device but retain it in the iCloud Photo Library?

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Can I delete a photo from my device but retain it in the iCloud Photo Library?

When I delete a photo from my iPhone it is also deleted in my iCloud Photo Library. Can I delete a photo from my device but retain it in the iCloud Photo Library?

iPhone 6 Plus

Posted on Aug 31, 2015 7:29 PM

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fromsouth

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Sep 1, 2015 1:33 PM in response to shaunparkhurst

No, but you can reduce photos on the phone in size by setting "optimize" feature in settings - icloud - photos, under photo library.

That will reduce photos in size and give you more space on the phone.

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