robindj
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iCloud

Q: How to delete photos from iCloud and leave them on other devices?

I want to maintain my photos and videos on my phone and macbook, but I want to delete them from iCloud.  What is the best way to do it?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013), OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 7:46 AM

by FoxFifth,Apple recommended
FoxFifth FoxFifth
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See the instructions below from Get help with your iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support

To turn off your iCloud Photo Library, follow these steps:

  • On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage > iCloud Photo Library, then select Disable and Delete.
  • On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud. Click Manage, select Photo Library, then select Disable and delete.

Photos and videos will be stored in your account for 30 days. To download your photos and videos on your iOS device, go to Settings > iCloud > Photos and select Download and Keep Originals. On your Mac, open Photos, choose Photos > Preferences, then select Download Originals to this Mac. You can also select the photos and videos that you want to download from iCloud.com.

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 8:17 AM

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Q: How to delete photos from iCloud and leave them on other devices?

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  • by FoxFifth,Apple recommended

    FoxFifth FoxFifth Jun 9, 2016 8:17 AM in response to robindj
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    Jun 9, 2016 8:17 AM in response to robindj

    See the instructions below from Get help with your iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support

    To turn off your iCloud Photo Library, follow these steps:

    • On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage > iCloud Photo Library, then select Disable and Delete.
    • On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud. Click Manage, select Photo Library, then select Disable and delete.

    Photos and videos will be stored in your account for 30 days. To download your photos and videos on your iOS device, go to Settings > iCloud > Photos and select Download and Keep Originals. On your Mac, open Photos, choose Photos > Preferences, then select Download Originals to this Mac. You can also select the photos and videos that you want to download from iCloud.com.