"I recently bought an iPad, and when I turned it on and configured it, I noticed that all of my photos on my iPhone are now on the iPad as well. First of all, I want them to disappear from the iPad, but when I delete one of them, it says that it'll be deleted from iCloud also, so I don't know how to do that. But most importantly, I noticed that the Photos app occupies 6GB of iPad storage, even if all of the photos should be on iCloud. How do I resolve this problem?"
- from Apple Community
In everyday use of an iPad, many users encounter the issue of insufficient storage space, with photos often being a major culprit. To save storage space, many users wish to delete photos from their iPad. However, if you have iCloud backup enabled, when you delete photos from your iPad, you will receive a prompt indicating that the photos will also be deleted from iCloud. This means you will permanently lose those photos, which is something you probably want to avoid.
This article will explain in detail how to remove photos from iPad only but not iPhone, iCloud, or other devices.
Yes. You can delete all photos from iPad only but keep them on iPhone, iCloud, or other devices.
Understanding how iCloud Photos functions helps you manage deleting photos from your iPad without affecting iCloud or other devices. iCloud Photos acts as a sync service rather than just a storage solution, syncing photos across all devices using the same iCloud account and with iCloud Photos enabled. This means that deleting photos from your iPad will also remove them from iCloud and other devices.
To delete photos only from your iPad, you need to disconnect it from iCloud. Once disconnected, you can safely delete photos from the iPad without impacting iCloud or your other devices.
iCloud Photos functions as a synchronization service, meaning that any changes—whether adding, deleting, or editing photos—are mirrored across all devices. If you want to delete photos from your iPad but keep them on your iPhone and in iCloud, you need to disconnect your iPad from iCloud. Read on to learn how to delete photos from iPad but not iCloud.
Note: To avoid losing any pictures, consider first transferring photos from your iPhone/iPad to your computer as a backup. You can skip to Part 3 to learn how to do it.
To delete photos only from your iPad, you can turn off iCloud Photos. This will stop photo synchronization between your iPad and iCloud, ensuring that photos on other devices are not affected.
Here is how to remove photos from iPad but not iPhone/iCloud:
Step 1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPad.
Step 2. Tap your "Apple ID", then select "iCloud".
Step 3. Choose the "Photos" option.
Step 4. Turn off "iCloud Photos".
Step 5. After that, you will be given two options: "Delete Photos from iPad" and "Download Photos & Videos".
Concerned about data loss when turning off iCloud Photos? Here's a guide on how to turn off iCloud Photos without deleting everything.
[Answered] How to Turn Off iCloud Photos Without Deleting EverythingAnother effective method is to sign out of your iCloud account. By doing so, you can ensure that any actions on your iPad will not sync with iCloud or other devices.
Here is how to delete photos from iPad but not other devices:
Step 1. Open the "Settings" app and tap your "Apple ID" at the top.
Step 2. Scroll down and tap "Sign Out". You'll be prompted to enter your Apple ID password and choose which data to keep on the device.
Step 3. After signing out, you can delete photos from your iPad without affecting the photos in iCloud. (iPhone/iPad won't delete photos?)
Step 4. You can also choose to sign in with a different iCloud account. This makes your iPhone and iPad independent, which is a good option if you want to remove photos from your iPad but keep them on your iPhone.
Before deleting photos, you can transfer them to your computer to avoid data loss. Coolmuster iOS Assistant is a reliable iOS data management tool that enables seamless data transfer between iOS devices and your computer. With it, you can easily back up photos to your computer with one click.
Highlights of Coolmuster iOS Assistant:
Follow the s6teps below to back up iPad photos to your computer using iOS Assistant:
01Download, install, and launch iOS Assistant on your computer. Connect your iPad to the computer using a USB cable. If prompt, tap "Trust" and then "Continue" to go on.
02Once the connection is successful, you will see the interface as shown below.
03Navigate to the left sidebar, select the "Photos" category and choose the pictures you want to transfer. After selecting the desired photos, click "Export" to transfer them from your iPhone to your computer.
Video Tutorial:
Q1. What happens if I turn off iCloud Photos?
Turning off iCloud Photos doesn't significantly impact your Photo Library. Unless you choose to Remove from iPhone/iPad when disabling iCloud Photos, all existing iCloud photos and videos will remain on your devices. However, new photos and videos will no longer sync to iCloud or appear on your other devices. (You can read this guide to learn more about what happens if I turn off iCloud Photos.)
Q2. Are there other ways to save space without deleting photos?
Yes, you can save space by optimizing your iPad storage. Enable the Optimize iPad Storage feature in the settings so that photos are stored in smaller versions on your iPad while full-resolution photos are kept in iCloud.
Q3. Can I manage photos on my iPad and iPhone independently?
Yes, by disconnecting your iPad from iCloud or using a different iCloud account, you can manage photos on each device independently.
This article describes how to get rid of photos on iPad only, not iCloud, iPhone, or other devices, in several methods, including turning off iCloud Photos and signing out of your iCloud account. Before performing these actions, it's advisable to back up your photos using tools such as Coolmuster iOS Assistant to ensure data safety. By using these methods, you can effectively manage storage space on your iPad while preserving your precious memories.
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