iCloud storage

If I run out of storage on my phone and buy storage on iCloud and back up all my photos, can I delete the photos on my phone and keep them only on iCloud to save storage on my phone.


I was told this would work but I logged into my iCloud and it showed only the pictures I had in my phone and the ones I deleted were in recently deleted and still took up my phone storage.

iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 21, 2020 08:49 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 21, 2020 02:59 PM

No, look into google photos, drop box etc.


import pics to a computer as you would a digital camera and then copy to thumb drive.


Backing up to icloud is a good idea, but it only backs up data on your phone, so once you delete it and do another backup it won't have those photos.

1 reply

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

iCloud storage

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.