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Thethurm
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Q: can i delete my photos from my iPad once i have them in the cloud?

can i delete my photos from my iPad once i have them in the cloud?

iPad Pro, iOS 9.3.4

Posted on Oct 13, 2016 10:41 AM

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Thethurm

Q: can i delete my photos from my iPad once i have them in the cloud?

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  • by javaliga,

    javaliga javaliga Oct 13, 2016 12:47 PM in response to Thethurm
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    Oct 13, 2016 12:47 PM in response to Thethurm

    No.  iCloud is not simply external storage - it is a syncing mechanism.  If you delete a photo on one device, it will be deleted from iCloud and any other device synced to it.  See the "How do I delete photos and videos from a device using iCloud Photo Library?" section of:

     

    Get help with your iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support

     

    When you delete a photo or video from your Photos app, it will also delete from your iCloud Photo Library and iCloud storage. You can recover your photos and videos from the Recently Deleted album for 30 days.