Deleting photos from a Mac via an iPhone can be done in several ways. One way is to use the iCloud Photo Library feature, which syncs your photos across all your devices. In this case, when you delete a photo from your iPhone, it will also be deleted from your Mac. To enable this feature, go to System Preferences on your Mac, click on iCloud, and ensure that the iCloud Photo Library option is checked.
Alternatively, you can use the Photos app on your Mac to delete photos from your iPhone. To do this, connect your iPhone to your Mac using a cable, and then open the Photos app. In the app, select your iPhone from the sidebar, and all the photos on your iPhone should appear. From there, select the photos you want to delete, and press the delete key on your keyboard.
If you want to delete photos permanently from your Mac and iPhone, you can use a data eraser tool. These tools can securely delete the data, so that it cannot be recovered by anyone else. One popular data eraser tool for Mac is MacClean, which allows you to permanently delete files, photos, and other data from your Mac and iPhone.
Why can’t I delete photos from my Mac on my iPhone?
When you delete photos from iPhone are they still on Mac photos?
When you delete photos from your iPhone, whether they will still be on your Mac‘s Photos app or not depends on a few factors. If you have iCloud Photo Library enabled and your Mac is also set up to use iCloud Photo Library, your deleted photos will also be removed from your Mac’s Photos app. This is because iCloud Photo Library keeps all of your photos in sync across all your devices, so any changes you make to your photo library will affect all devices that are part of that library.
However, if you have not enabled iCloud Photo Library and are syncing your photos from your iPhone to your Mac using a cable or Wi-Fi, the deleted photos may still be on your Mac’s Photos app. This is because the syncing process does not automatically delete the photos from your Mac when you delete them from your iPhone.
It‘s important to note that if you have Time Machine or other backup software running on your Mac, it’s possible that the deleted photos may still be retrievable from your backup. So, if you want to ensure that your deleted photos are truly gone, you may need to manually delete them from your Mac’s Photos app or perform a backup deletion as well.
How to delete photos from iCloud on Mac and iPhone at the same time?
If you want to delete photos from iCloud on your Mac and iPhone at the same time, you can follow these steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your Mac and click on “Photos” in the top menu bar.
2. Select “Preferences” from the drop-down menu, then click on the “iCloud” tab.
3. Uncheck the box next to “iCloud Photos” to turn off iCloud syncing.
4. Click on “Remove from Mac” to remove your photos from your device.
5. Open the Photos app on your iPhone and go to the “Recently Deleted” album.
6. Select all the photos you want to delete and tap “Delete All” to permanently remove them from your iPhone.
7. Return to your Mac and re-enable iCloud Photos syncing by checking the box next to “iCloud Photos” in the Photos app settings.
By following these steps, you can delete photos from both your Mac and iPhone at the same time without losing any of your important data.
How do I Unsync my iPhone from my Mac?
If you want to unsync your iPhone from your Mac, here are the steps you should follow:
1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
2. Open iTunes on your Mac.
3. Select your iPhone icon in iTunes. It’s located in the top left corner of the screen.
4. From the sidebar, select the type of media you want to unsync from your iPhone.
5. Uncheck the box next to “Sync [media type]”.
6. Click on the “Apply” button in the bottom right corner of the screen.
7. If prompted, confirm your selection by clicking on the “Remove and Sync” button.
8. Wait for the sync process to finish.
9. Disconnect your iPhone from your Mac.
Following these steps should successfully unsync your iPhone from your Mac. Keep in mind that this will not remove the media from your iPhone, it will only prevent it from syncing in the future. If you want to remove the media from your iPhone completely, you will have to manually delete it from your device.
How do I delete synced photos from my iPhone?
Deleting synced photos from an iPhone can be done in a few simple steps:
1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
2. Select your iPhone from the list of devices in iTunes.
3. Click on the “Photos” tab.
4. Uncheck the box next to “Sync Photos” and select “Remove photos.”
5. Click “Apply” to save the changes.
6. Alternatively, if you only want to delete certain synced photos, you can select “Selected Albums” instead of “All Photos” in the “Photos” tab and uncheck the specific albums you want to delete.
7. Once you have made your changes, click “Apply” to save them and sync your iPhone with iTunes to delete the selected photos.
It is important to note that when you delete synced photos from your iPhone, they will also be deleted from your computer during the next syncing process.
Will photos stay on my Mac if I delete them off my phone?
Yes, photos will stay on your Mac if you delete them off your phone, as long as you have synced your devices using Apple’s iCloud Photos feature. iCloud Photos allows you to store all your photos and videos in the cloud and access them from all your devices connected to the same iCloud account.
When you delete a photo from your phone, it will be removed from your iCloud account and all devices that are connected to it. However, if your Mac has already downloaded a copy of the photo from iCloud, it will remain on your Mac unless you manually delete it.
To make sure that your photos are syncing correctly between your phone and your Mac, you should make sure that iCloud Photos is enabled on both devices and that you’re signed in to the same iCloud account. Additionally, make sure that your Mac has enough local storage space to store all your photos and videos, as they will be downloaded to your device to allow for offline viewing.
Does deleting photos from messages on Mac delete from iPhone?
Deleting photos from messages on your Mac does not necessarily delete them from your iPhone. This is because the Messages app on your Mac and iPhone are separate applications, and deleting photos in one application does not automatically delete them from the other.
To completely delete photos from both your Mac and iPhone, you need to delete them from the Messages app on each device separately. On your iPhone, go to the Messages app and find the conversation that contains the photos you want to delete. Press and hold on one of the photos until the options menu appears and then tap on “More…”. Select all the photos you want to delete and then press the delete button.
On your Mac, open the Messages app and find the conversation that contains the photos you want to delete. Hover over the photo you want to delete and click the “X” button that appears to delete it. Follow this process to delete all the photos you want to remove from the conversation.
By deleting photos from both your Mac and iPhone, you can ensure that they are removed completely and you free up space on both devices.
Will deleting photos on one device delete on another?
The answer to this question depends on how you have synced your photos across your devices. If you are using a cloud-based service like iCloud or Google Photos, deleting photos on one device will also delete them from all other devices that are synced to the same account and have that particular photo or album selected for syncing. However, if you are only using local storage or syncing via a platform like Dropbox or OneDrive, deleting photos on one device will not necessarily delete them from other devices unless they are manually deleted or the syncing settings are adjusted accordingly. It is important to check your syncing preferences and read any prompts carefully before deleting photos to avoid accidentally deleting them from all of your devices. Additionally, it is always a good practice to maintain backups of your photos in case any accidental deletions occur.