How to Delete All Photos from Your iPhone
Apple makes it very easy to delete a photo from an iPhone but removing all of them at once can be quite a bit more challenging. There are also some complications to be aware of, like accidentally deleting photos from iCloud. Knowledge is power and with a few tips, you’ll be able to delete only what you’d like from your iPhone and make it take effect immediately.
Table of Contents
Deleting a Single Photo is Easy
How to Delete Multiple Photos and Videos
How to Select and Delete All Photos and Videos
How to Permanently Delete iPhone Photos and Videos
How to Select Only Photos
Delete Photos in the Files and Other Apps
Deleting a Single Photo is Easy
To delete one picture, you simply need to find the photo in the iPhone’s Photos library, then press and hold the thumbnail to bring up a menu of options. From the photo options menu choose Delete to mark that picture for deletion. It will disappear from view but won’t be deleted for 30 days, giving you a chance to change your mind.
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If you have a photo in full-screen view, it’s even easier. Just tap the trash can button in the bottom-right corner of the screen. With any deletion, the iPhone will ask you to confirm the removal. Read More...