Photos app taking up tons of storage, even after I clear some photos

The photos app has been taking up 5gb on my iPad gen 8 (2020, 64 GB Model) and even when I clear out photos and videos, it doesn’t barely budge. And I reboot the iPad and still no use. I use this device alot for things and I need help to use it properly.

-MvcS

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 29, 2022 3:12 AM

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MvcS4077 Author

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4 points

Sep 29, 2022 2:53 PM in response to MvcS4077

(iPadOS 15) Problem Solved: In recently deleted if you click delete all, it will solve most of the problem.

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