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If my photos are in iCloud storage can I delete them from my phone but still have them in my iCloud?

If my photos are in iCloud storage can I delete them from my phone but still have them in my iCloud?

iPhone 6s, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 29, 2021 02:19 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2021 02:23 PM

Only if you first turn off iCloud photos on your device. (Settings > Photos). Of course, then nothing will sync.

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Only if you first turn off iCloud photos on your device. (Settings > Photos). Of course, then nothing will sync.

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