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How do I delete my “deleted” pictures?

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 15, 2020 10:14 PM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2020 10:21 PM

Do it in the Recently Deleted Folder.

Remove photos and videos from existing albums

In an album, tap a photo or video to view it in full screen.
Tap .
Remove the item from just the album or delete it from iCloud Photos on all your devices.

Delete or hide a photo

In Photos, tap a photo or video, then do either of the following:

Delete: Tap to delete a photo from your iPhone and other devices using the same iCloud Photos account; see Use iCloud Photos.
Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently Deleted album for 30 days, where you can recover or permanently remove them from all devices.
Hide: Tap , then tap Hide in the list of options.
Hidden photos are moved to the Hidden album. You can’t view them anywhere else.

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