What happens if I turn off iCloud photo Stream?
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Disabling it turns off any photos you’ve shared in albums to other people, but it also deletes all shared images from other people that are on your iOS or macOS device. So disabling it won’t remove any images from your libraries or Camera Roll from your devices.
What is taking up my iCloud space?
Most often, your iCloud storage goes towards backing up your photos, files, voice memos, apps, and text messages.
Does photo Stream take up space?
Unlike iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream doesn’t use any iCloud storage. It does, however, take up space on the devices it syncs with, which is why there is a limitation of only 1,000 pictures and only from the last 30 days.
How do I clear out my photo Stream?
Follow the steps below to delete photos from My Photo Stream….On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
- Open the Photos app.
- Tap the Albums tab.
- Tap My Photo Stream.
- Tap Select.
- Tap one or more photos. You’ll see a tick on the photos that you select.
- Tap the Bin button . Tap Delete [number] Photos.
Why is my iCloud storage full after deleting photos?
You’ll notice that your available iCloud storage space doesn’t change right away as you delete photos. That’s because, when you trash them, instead of being permanently deleted, photos and videos are sent to the Recently Deleted album.
Can I still get emails if my iCloud storage is full?
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of free storage. You can use that storage for backups, Mail, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and more. If you run out of iCloud storage, you won’t be able to send or receive emails with your iCloud Mail address.
Does photo Stream take up space on iPhone?
Does My Photo Stream use iCloud storage? Unlike iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream doesn’t use any iCloud storage. It does, however, take up space on the devices it syncs with, which is why there is a limitation of only 1,000 pictures and only from the last 30 days.
Does my photo stream take up space on my iPhone?
How do I delete photos from iCloud photostream?
You can delete photos from My Photo Stream on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac….Delete photos
- Open the Photos app.
- Tap the Albums tab.
- Tap My Photo Stream.
- Tap Select.
- Tap one or more photos.
- Tap the Trash button .
How do I clean out my iCloud storage on my iPhone?
Reduce the size of your iCloud Backup
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
- Tap Manage Storage > Backups.
- Tap the name of the device that you’re using.
- Turn off any apps that you don’t want to back up.
- Choose Turn Off & Delete.