iPad storage

Can I get rid of the photos on my iPad and still have them on the iCloud in order to free up space on my iPad?

iPad (6th generation)

Posted on Sep 2, 2023 02:14 PM

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markwmsn

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Posted on Sep 2, 2023 09:43 PM

Not while your iPad remains connected to iCloud Photos, a full-service syncing system. Deletions on any device propagate to the cloud and back out to other devices if any.

Have you looked into the Optimize iPad Storage option of iCloud Photos to save space on your iPad?

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markwmsn

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Sep 2, 2023 09:43 PM in response to mfrancis331

Not while your iPad remains connected to iCloud Photos, a full-service syncing system. Deletions on any device propagate to the cloud and back out to other devices if any.

Have you looked into the Optimize iPad Storage option of iCloud Photos to save space on your iPad?

Sep 2, 2023 10:16 PM in response to mfrancis331

Maybe you can delete the Photos app, entirely?

I never use the camera nor the Photos app on my iPad.

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