How do I stop photo back ups to iCloud?
I don’t want my photos to back up to my iCloud. How do I remove the photos from my iCloud account and stop them from being backed up to my iCloud account?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 11.4
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Hi jnfrsr,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding you'd like to remove your photos from iCloud and stop them from syncing. It sounds like you're using iCloud Photo Library to sync photos with iCloud. Use the steps below to turn off iCloud Photo Library and remove the photos from iCloud:
If you are not using iCloud Photo Library let us know.
Have a great day!
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding you'd like to remove your photos from iCloud and stop them from syncing. It sounds like you're using iCloud Photo Library to sync photos with iCloud. Use the steps below to turn off iCloud Photo Library and remove the photos from iCloud:
Get help with your iCloud Photo LibraryHow do I remove all iCloud Photo Library content from iCloud and my devices?
To turn off your iCloud Photo Library everywhere, follow these steps:
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
- If you use iOS 10.3 or later, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage > iCloud Photo Library, then select Disable and Delete.
- If you use iOS 10.2 or earlier, 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 are stored in your account for 30 days. To download your photos and videos on your iOS device, go to Settings > [your name] > 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.
If you are not using iCloud Photo Library let us know.
Have a great day!