How to Store Original Photos on Your iPhone Instead of iCloud
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap iCloud., Tap Photos., Slide the button next to “iCloud Photo Library” to the “Off” position., Tap Download and Keep Originals.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
It's a gray app icon, containing an image of gears, that is usually found on one of your home screens.
If you can't find it on your home screen, it may be in a folder labeled Utilities. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iCloud.
It’s the first selection in the fourth section of the Settings menu (just beneath "Privacy").
If your iPhone is not signed into iCloud, enter your Apple ID and password. , It’s the second selection in the fourth section of the iCloud menu. , Make sure the button is white and no green appears. , It’s in the menu’s second section.
A blue checkmark should appear.
Your iPhone will now store original photos locally instead of on iCloud. -
Step 3: Tap Photos.
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Step 4: Slide the button next to “iCloud Photo Library” to the “Off” position.
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Step 5: Tap Download and Keep Originals.
Detailed Guide
It's a gray app icon, containing an image of gears, that is usually found on one of your home screens.
If you can't find it on your home screen, it may be in a folder labeled Utilities.
It’s the first selection in the fourth section of the Settings menu (just beneath "Privacy").
If your iPhone is not signed into iCloud, enter your Apple ID and password. , It’s the second selection in the fourth section of the iCloud menu. , Make sure the button is white and no green appears. , It’s in the menu’s second section.
A blue checkmark should appear.
Your iPhone will now store original photos locally instead of on iCloud.
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