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Q: My iphone photos library is full how can I keep my photos only in icloud

My iphone photos library is quite full I need space more than 13,000 photos how can I keep my photos only in icloud on which I am paying for 150 G of storage

 

I did try to erase some on the IPhone but then they are gone also on Icloud........what's the use of paying more storage and having a issue like mine.

 

Furthermore I use a portable hardrive using clickfree for backing up my windows PC stuff.....can I do back up of my Icloud photos ?

iPhone 5, Windows 7

Posted on Mar 7, 2016 2:17 PM

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Q: My iphone photos library is full how can I keep my photos only in icloud

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  • by gail from maine,Apple recommended

    gail from maine gail from maine Mar 7, 2016 2:18 PM in response to duford
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    Mar 7, 2016 2:18 PM in response to duford

    Here are some support articles about iCloud Photo Library that may clear up some of your questions:

     

    iCloud Photo Library FAQ - Apple Support

     

    iCloud Photo Library Help - Apple Support

     

    Cheers,

     

    GB

  • by elcpu,

    elcpu elcpu Mar 7, 2016 2:31 PM in response to duford
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    Mar 7, 2016 2:31 PM in response to duford

    duford wrote:

     

    My iphone photos library is quite full I need space more than 13,000 photos how can I keep my photos only in icloud on which I am paying for 150 G of storage

     

    iCloud unfortunately is not a true cloud storage only option, it's main purpose is to allow you to sync your photos across your Apple devices.

     

    I did try to erase some on the IPhone but then they are gone also on Icloud........what's the use of paying more storage and having a issue like mine.

     

    I agree and I don't use it for that reason (see the links posted by Gail for the details). I recommend that you import your photos to your PC and once they are safely there (backup your PC to an external HD) then delete the ones you don't want on your iPhone. If you want a true cloud storage look into 3rd party cloud storage (Dropbox, Photobucket, etc. many available).

     

    Furthermore I use a portable hardrive using clickfree for backing up my windows PC stuff.....can I do back up of my Icloud photos ?

     

    Import them from your phone first.. then back them up.