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Delete downloaded file from Files app without deleting it from iCloud?

How can I delete downloaded file from Apple's Files app without deleting it from iCloud Drive?


I need to free up space on my 32GB iPad

Posted on Mar 15, 2018 12:31 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2018 1:20 PM

You cannot, i.e if you delete it from iCloud, you'll delete it on all devices and iCloud. iCloud a synchronization system that basically syncs all of your data/media across of your devices. It's not like your traditional cloud-based archival systems like Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, etc.

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