I have used 111 GB out my 200 GB of icloud storage but my phone is saying my device is full, can’t all my photos be stored in icloud?

I have used 111 GB out my 200 GB of icloud storage but my phone is saying my device is full, can’t all my photos be stored in icloud?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 13, 2021 3:59 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2021 4:09 AM

No, they are "synced" to iCloud and, using iCloud Photos, they are present on your device too.

And please, do not confuse iCloud with iPhone storage, as per this support article:--> What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

Check both storages.

Regards

Giulio

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Jun 13, 2021 4:09 AM in response to LP1022_7

No, they are "synced" to iCloud and, using iCloud Photos, they are present on your device too.

And please, do not confuse iCloud with iPhone storage, as per this support article:--> What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

Check both storages.

Regards

Giulio

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