Can I delete photos from my device and view them on iCloud?

If I delete photos from my iPad will they be deleted from iCloud as well?

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Posted on Nov 22, 2020 06:40 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2020 06:41 PM

No, that's not how iCloud works or was designed.

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Nov 22, 2020 06:41 PM in response to Cramyar

No, that's not how iCloud works or was designed.

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