in iPhoto, one can select and delete photos that are on the iPhone (when connected).
I cannot fathom how to delete unwanted cameral roll pics with Photos. The only option is to 'Delete items after import', but the 'items' have already been imported-hence wishing to remove them from the phone!
macOS High Sierra (10.13.3)
When you import to photos it will show you two sections - "new photos" and already imported".
Import all new photos to Photos, then delete everything from the iPhone, either with image capture or on the device. You will know, that all photos have already been imported, so it is save to select all on the iPhone or in ImageCapture to delete them.
When you import to photos it will show you two sections - "new photos" and already imported".
Import all new photos to Photos, then delete everything from the iPhone, either with image capture or on the device. You will know, that all photos have already been imported, so it is save to select all on the iPhone or in ImageCapture to delete them.
You use the Image capture application rather than the Photos application to delete previously imported photos form an IOS device
Photos is a new program and requires different workflows for many things including this one
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You can: 1 - delete them from the iPhone using the iPhone and the Photos app; or 2 - use Image Capture with the iPhone connected via USB to your Mac and select and delete the photos you want gone.
So basically, Photos can't delete previously imported photos, which the predecessor,iPhoto can do?
That was less risky because you can safely delete photos that were already imported...
For the time being, iPhoto is still running on the current version of MacOS X. You need iPhoto 9.6.1. If you regularly updated your system and iPhoto, you will have the current version installed.
Why does Photos even have an import button if we are no supppsed to use two apps to import and manage, instead of one?
Photos has been designed to give you an easy workflow with iCloud Photo Library instead of importing manually. I have not used the "Import" button in years. The new photos and videos from my iPhone are syncing seamlessly from my iPhone to the Mac, and when I delete them on my Mac, they vanish automatically from iCloud Photo Library and all other synced devices.
How does one delete them in Photos? Sorry if it wasn't clear that this was what my question referred to.
There's too many to delete individually on iPhone. iPhoto can delete previously imported images.
So, there is no way to delete previously imported images, or even know which have been imported any more? This is not 'different workflow', this is loss/lack of functionality.
Why does Photos even have an import button if we are no supppsed to use two apps to import and manage, instead of one?
This is wholly counter intuitive (and quite daft). Where have you read, from Apple this is somehow a preferred workflow?
I have Photos version 3.0. There is definitely no new photos and already imported items you describe.
I also opened Image Capture. This does not indicate which photos are already imported either.
To me, it appears there is no easy way to tell what is imported, what is not, or to easily delete previously imported images.
You also mention that photo stream items are only kept for 30 days. Does this mean my photos are deleted by Apple after that point? How does one ensure safety of photos on my local machine? I cannot seem define a 'safe' workflow with Photos (yes, I have read the documentation from Apple-it does not address these questions) that does not ensure loss of my images.
Image Capture does not show previously imported items… imported by a different app, Photos. If there is a 'different' workflow, please explain. I can't see why I have to use two apps, instead of one, nor have any indication of what photos are actually on my local machine.
I have Photos version 3.0. There is definitely no new photos and already imported items you describe.
I'm also having Photos 3.0, and my iPhone is showing the two separate sections "New" and "Already Imported". However, Photos needs a few moments to prepare the two sections. My iPhone has 256GB of storage, and there are quite a few photos on the iPhone.
You also mention that photo stream items are only kept for 30 days. Does this mean my photos are deleted by Apple after that point?
My Photo Stream is not meant to be used as storage for your photos. It is a temporary buffer for transferring photos between your devices. This buffer has a capacity of at most 1000 photos in iCloud. New photos are added to My Photo stream, and if you are taking more photos, the older photos will be purged to make room for newer photos. Also, photos will stay at most 30 days in My Photo Stream in iCloud. The photos will be removed from My Photo Stream, but your devices should have imported the photos from My Photo Stream to the library within the 30 days. The imported photos will stay in your library.
I don't have this view. I still don't understand what a 'moment' is supposed to be, but that is a separate topic.
Also, back to the original question, there appears to be no way to actually to delete previously imported pictures? This seems to be a massive oversight.
But you stil can't delete, or even know which photos are imported. My question remains. It is important especially if you have an iPhone 5c, with not enough storage space for more than a few photos.
Hmm… I don't have any new photos section.
Some of the photos are uploaded via photo stream, but not all.
If I click on the phone icon in Devices, I cannot delete previously imported photos.
Also, back to the original question, there appears to be no way to actually to delete previously imported pictures? This seems to be a massive oversight.
Not from the Photos.app, no.
How to delete camera roll photos in Photos?
