John Holguin
Are you tired of scrolling through your iPhone’s photo gallery and seeing hundreds of non camera roll photos cluttering it up? It’s time to clean up your device and get rid of those unwanted images that are taking up valuable space. In this article, we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to delete non camera roll photos from your iPhone.
Firstly, it’s important to understand what non camera roll photos are. These are the photos that have been synced or downloaded onto your iPhone from other sources such as iCloud, email attachments, or social media apps. While these photos may be important to you, they can also take up a significant amount of storage on your device.
To delete non camera roll photos, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Open the Photos app
Launch the Photos app on your iPhone by tapping on the icon located on your home screen. The Photos app is a multicolored flower icon.
Step 2: Go to the Albums tab
Once you have opened the Photos app, you will see multiple tabs at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the “Albums” tab, which is the second tab from the left.
Step 3: Locate and select the “Recently Deleted” album
Scroll down through the list of albums until you find the “Recently Deleted” album. Tap on it to open the album.
Step 4: Delete non camera roll photos
Within the “Recently Deleted” album, you will see a collection of photos that have been recently deleted from your camera roll. Scroll through the photos and tap on the “Select” option located in the top right corner of the screen. Once you have selected the photos you want to delete, tap on the “Delete” button located at the bottom right corner of the screen. Confirm your choice by tapping on the “Delete Photos” option in the popup window.
By following these simple steps, you can easily delete non camera roll photos from your iPhone, freeing up storage space and organizing your photo gallery. Remember to review the photos in the “Recently Deleted” album before permanently deleting them, as once deleted, they cannot be recovered. Enjoy a clutter-free and organized photo gallery on your iPhone!
How to Delete Photos Not in Camera Roll from iPhone
If you have photos on your iPhone that are not in the camera roll, it can be a bit tricky to figure out how to delete them. Thankfully, there are a few ways to manage these photos and remove them from your device. Here’s how:
Method 1: Using the Photos App
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Tap on “Albums” at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and look for the album called “Recently Deleted”.
- Tap on “Recently Deleted” to open it.
- Here, you will find all the photos that have been deleted, including the ones not in the camera roll. Tap on “Select” at the top right corner.
- Choose the photos you want to delete by tapping on them. You can select multiple photos at once.
- Once you have selected the desired photos, tap on “Delete” at the bottom right corner.
- A confirmation message will appear. Tap on “Delete [number of photos] Photos” to permanently remove them from your iPhone.
Method 2: Using the Files App
- Open the Files app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to the folder where the non-camera roll photos are stored. This could be in the “On My iPhone” section or in a cloud storage service such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox.
- Tap on the folder to open it.
- Find the photos you want to delete and tap and hold on one of them.
- A menu will appear. Tap on “Select” to enter selection mode.
- Choose the photos you want to delete by tapping on them. You can select multiple photos at once.
- Once you have selected the desired photos, tap on the trash bin icon or the “Delete” button.
- A confirmation message will appear. Tap on “Delete” to permanently remove the selected photos from your iPhone.
Note: Deleting photos from the Files app will remove them from both the app and your iPhone’s storage.
By following these methods, you can easily delete photos that are not in the camera roll from your iPhone. It’s important to regularly check and manage your photos to free up space and keep your device organized.
Step-by-Step Guide for Deleting Non Camera Roll Photos from iPhone
If you have a cluttered photo library on your iPhone with non-camera roll photos that you want to remove, follow these simple steps:
1. Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on “Albums” at the bottom of the screen to view all your photo albums.
3. Scroll down and find the album named “Recently Deleted”. Tap on it to open.
4. In the “Recently Deleted” album, you will see all the photos that you have recently deleted from your camera roll. These photos are not permanently deleted yet.
5. Tap on “Select” at the top right corner of the screen to select the photos that you want to permanently delete. You can select multiple photos by tapping on them.
6. Once you have selected the photos, tap on “Delete” at the bottom right corner of the screen.
7. A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to delete the selected photos. Tap on “Delete” to permanently remove them from your iPhone.
8. The selected photos will now be permanently deleted from your iPhone and will no longer appear in the “Recently Deleted” album.
By following these steps, you can easily delete non-camera roll photos from your iPhone and keep your photo library organized. Remember to review the photos in the “Recently Deleted” album before permanently deleting them, as once deleted, they cannot be recovered.
Method 1: Deleting Photos from Recently Deleted Album
The Recently Deleted album on your iPhone is where all the photos you delete from your Camera Roll or other albums go for a temporary period of time before being permanently deleted. This album holds your deleted photos for 30 days, giving you a chance to recover any accidentally deleted photos.
Step 1: Open the Photos app
First, locate the Photos app on your iPhone’s home screen and tap on it to open.
Step 2: Access the Recently Deleted album
Once you’re in the Photos app, tap on the “Albums” tab located at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down until you see the “Recently Deleted” album and tap on it.
Step 3: Select and delete the photos
Inside the “Recently Deleted” album, you will see a collection of photos that have been deleted in the past 30 days. You can tap on the “Select” button at the top right corner of the screen to select multiple photos for deletion, or you can tap on individual photos to select them. Once you’ve selected the photos you want to delete, tap on the “Delete” button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Note: If you want to recover any deleted photos, you can tap on the “Select” button and then select the photos you want to recover. After selecting the photos, tap on the “Recover” button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Confirm the deletion
A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm the deletion. Tap on the “Delete X Photos” button, with “X” representing the number of photos you have selected for deletion, to permanently delete the selected photos from your iPhone.
By following these steps, you can easily delete non Camera Roll photos from your iPhone’s Recently Deleted album. Remember to empty the Recently Deleted album regularly to free up storage space on your device.
Method 2: Using the Photos App to Delete Non Camera Roll Photos
If you have non camera roll photos that you want to delete from your iPhone, you can also use the Photos app to easily remove them. Follow the steps below:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone by tapping on its icon.
- Navigate to the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen and tap on it.
- Scroll down and find the album that contains the non camera roll photos you want to delete.
- Tap on the album to open it.
- Now, you will see all the photos and videos stored in that album.
- Tap on the “Select” button located at the top-right corner of the screen. This will enable you to select multiple photos at once.
- Select the non camera roll photos you want to delete by tapping on them. Once selected, you will see a blue checkmark on each photo.
- After selecting all the photos you want to delete, tap on the trash can icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- A confirmation message will appear asking if you want to delete the selected photos. Tap on the “Delete [number] Photos” button to proceed.
- The selected non camera roll photos will be deleted from your iPhone and moved to the “Recently Deleted” folder.
- If you want to permanently delete the photos, go to the “Albums” tab again and tap on the “Recently Deleted” folder.
- Tap on the “Select” button and then tap on the “Delete All” option to permanently remove the photos from your iPhone.
Using the Photos app is another convenient way to delete non camera roll photos from your iPhone. Make sure to double-check the photos you want to delete before confirming the action to avoid accidentally removing important photos.
Method 3: Deleting Non Camera Roll Photos from iCloud Photo Library
If you have enabled iCloud Photo Library on your iPhone, you can also delete non Camera Roll photos directly from the iCloud Photo Library. This method is particularly useful if you want to remove multiple photos at once.
Step 1: Access iCloud Photo Library
First, make sure you have a stable internet connection. Then, open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Scroll down and tap on “iCloud”, then select “Photos”.
Step 2: Delete Non Camera Roll Photos
In the “Photos” settings, you will see an option called “iCloud Photo Library”. Toggle the switch next to it to turn it off. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to delete the photos from your iPhone. Tap on “Delete from iPhone” to confirm.
Note: This action will only delete the non Camera Roll photos from your iPhone, not from your iCloud Photo Library.
After confirming, go back to the “Photos” settings and turn on the “iCloud Photo Library” switch again. Your iPhone will then start syncing with your iCloud Photo Library, and the non Camera Roll photos will be removed from your device.
Remember, this method will only remove the non Camera Roll photos from your iPhone. It will not delete photos from your iCloud Photo Library, so you can still access them from other devices.
By following these steps, you can easily delete non Camera Roll photos from your iPhone using iCloud Photo Library.
Method 4: Deleting Non Camera Roll Photos Using Third-Party Apps
If you are unable to delete non camera roll photos using the methods mentioned above, you can try using third-party apps specifically designed for managing and deleting photos on your iPhone.
Step 1: Download a Third-Party Photo Manager App
Visit the App Store on your iPhone and search for photo manager apps. Some popular options include “Google Photos”, “Microsoft OneDrive”, and “Dropbox”. Choose the app that suits your needs and download it onto your device.
Step 2: Grant Permissions
Once the app is installed, open it and grant the necessary permissions to access your photos.
Step 3: Import Photos
Depending on the app you chose, you will need to import the non camera roll photos into the app. This may involve selecting the photos individually or importing entire folders.
Step 4: Delete Non Camera Roll Photos
Once the photos are imported, you can select and delete the non camera roll photos directly from the app. The exact process may vary depending on the app you are using, but most apps will have a delete option or a trash bin icon for removing photos.
It is important to note that deleting photos from third-party apps will not delete them from your iPhone’s storage. However, it will free up space on your device by removing them from the app.
Make sure to check the app’s settings or documentation for any additional features or options that may help you better manage your photos.
Question-answer:
Can I delete non camera roll photos from my iPhone?
Yes, you can delete non camera roll photos from your iPhone. There are several ways to do it, such as using the Photos app, using the iCloud Photo Library, or using a third-party app.
What are non camera roll photos on iPhone?
Non camera roll photos on iPhone are the photos that are not taken using the iPhone’s camera. They can be photos downloaded from the internet, received via email or messaging apps, or synced from a computer.
How can I delete non camera roll photos using the Photos app?
To delete non camera roll photos using the Photos app, open the app and go to the “Albums” tab. Find the album where the non camera roll photos are located, select the photos you want to delete, and tap the trash icon. Confirm the deletion to remove the photos from your iPhone.
Is it possible to delete non camera roll photos from iPhone without using the Photos app?
Yes, it is possible to delete non camera roll photos from iPhone without using the Photos app. You can use the iCloud Photo Library to manage and delete your photos, or you can download a third-party app that offers more advanced photo management features.
