How to cancel photo synchronization on Apple mobile phone
Although the iCloud photo synchronization function of Apple mobile phones is convenient, many users want to turn off this function due to insufficient storage space or privacy concerns. This article will introduce in detail how to cancel photo synchronization on Apple phones, and attach the hot topic data of the past 10 days for reference.
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1. Steps to turn off iCloud photo sync
2. Photo processing plan after closing
3. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
4. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Steps to turn off iCloud photo sync
Operation path:Settings >[your name] >iCloud >Photos
Close option: uncheck"iCloud Photos"switch
The system will prompt you to choose:
-Remove from iPhone: Delete only the local copy
-Download photos and keep originals: Save full resolution photo to device
2. Photo processing plan after closing
| Plan | Operating Instructions | storage location |
|---|---|---|
| local storage | Create a dedicated album folder from the Files app | iPhone storage space |
| Third-party cloud disk | Use Google Photos/Baidu Cloud Disk and other applications to back up | Cloud server |
| computer backup | Full computer backup via iTunes or Finder | computer hard drive |
3. Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iOS 18 new feature predictions | 9,850,000 | Weibo/Twitter |
| 2 | iPhone 16 appearance leaked | 7,620,000 | Douyin/YouTube |
| 3 | Vision Pro national version released | 6,930,000 | Station B/Zhihu |
| 4 | iCloud encryption controversy | 5,410,000 | Reddit/tieba |
| 5 | Apple car project stalled | 4,880,000 | Professional technology media |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will turning off synchronization affect photos on other devices?
A: Yes. All devices using the same Apple ID will stop syncing, but uploaded photos will remain in iCloud.
Q: How to release the photo space occupied by iCloud?
A: You need to manually delete the content in iCloud.com or the Photos app. After deletion, you need to clear it twice in the "Recently Deleted" album.
Q: Where are newly taken photos stored after synchronization is turned off?
A: New photos will only be saved in the local album and will not be automatically uploaded to iCloud.
Things to note:
- It is recommended to complete a full backup before shutting down
- Photo libraries of family sharing members will be affected
- It may take up to 24 hours for sync to stop completely
Through the above steps, you can easily manage the photo synchronization function of your Apple devices. If you need to turn it back on, just follow the same path to activate the iCloud Photos switch.
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