Photos not deleting and iPhone freezing when storage is full on iOS 15.8

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Photos not deleting and iPhone freezing when storage is full on iOS 15.8

I have had this case very often on iOS version 15.8. When the capacity is full, I go to the photo to free up space, but when selecting and deleting photos or videos, it will delete and automatically restore. And almost the iPhone will freeze and not be able to use the functions as usual.

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Original Title: When iPhone full storage, I can’t delete anythings in photo

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 20, 2025 09:21 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 20, 2025 11:35 PM in response to somethink

Probably you have synced these Photos from your Mac/PC though iTunes. Un-sync then they be gone.

Un-Sync photos to your device

Connect your device to your Mac.
You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or using a Wi-Fi connection. To turn on Wi-Fi syncing, see Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi.
In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.
Select Photos in the button bar.
Note: When iCloud Photos is turned on, no photo syncing options appear when you select Photos in the button bar.
Select “Sync Photos to your device from” tickbox, then choose Photos, Pictures or a folder from the pop-up menu.
Uncheck Sync photos
Click on Apply / Sync

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Answer 2

Jul 21, 2025 06:15 AM in response to somethink

iOS 16.0

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