John Holguin
Having a cluttered camera roll on your iPhone can make it difficult to find the photos you actually want to keep. Whether it’s screenshots, duplicates, or just old pictures you no longer need, deleting them one by one can be a time-consuming process. Luckily, there’s a quick and easy way to delete all photos from your iPhone camera roll in just a few simple steps.
Step 1: Backup Your Photos
Before you delete all your photos, it’s always a good idea to back them up. This way, you won’t accidentally lose any important pictures. You can back up your photos by using iCloud, connecting your iPhone to your computer and transferring them, or using third-party backup apps.
Step 2: Open the Photos app
Once you’ve backed up your photos, open the Photos app on your iPhone. This app is represented by a multicolored flower icon and is usually located on your home screen. Tap on it to launch the app.
Step 3: Select the Photos
In the Photos app, tap on the “Photos” tab at the bottom. Now, tap on the “Select” button at the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to select multiple photos at once.
Step 4: Choose All Photos
Next, tap on the first photo in your camera roll to select it. While still holding that photo, swipe your finger upwards to continue selecting photos. Keep swiping until all photos are selected. You’ll notice that each photo you swipe over will turn blue, indicating that it has been selected.
Step 5: Delete the Photos
Once you have selected all the photos you want to delete, tap on the trash can icon at the bottom right corner of the screen. A confirmation pop-up will appear, asking if you want to delete the photos. Tap on “Delete Photos” to confirm.
Note: Deleted photos will be moved to the “Recently Deleted” album, where they will be permanently deleted after 30 days. If you change your mind, you can restore them from this album within that time period.
That’s it! You have successfully deleted all photos from your iPhone camera roll.
By following these simple steps, you can quickly and efficiently clear out your camera roll and make room for new photos. Just be sure to back up any important pictures before deleting them, and remember to regularly clear out your camera roll to keep it organized and easy to navigate.
How to Delete iPhone Camera Roll Photos
Managing the photos in your iPhone’s camera roll can be a daunting task, especially if you have thousands of them. Fortunately, there are a few quick and easy ways to delete all photos from your iPhone’s camera roll. Below, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step.
iCloud Photo Library
If you have iCloud Photo Library turned on, deleting photos from your camera roll will also delete them from all your other devices. However, keep in mind that this action cannot be undone, so make sure you have a backup of your photos before proceeding.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
- Select “iCloud” and then “Photos”.
- Toggle off the “iCloud Photo Library” option.
- Confirm your selection by tapping on “Remove from iPhone”.
Manually Selecting and Deleting Photos
If you don’t use iCloud Photo Library and want to delete photos without affecting your other devices, you can manually select and delete them from your camera roll.
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on “Camera Roll” to open it.
- Tap on “Select” at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Choose the photos you want to delete by tapping on them.
- Once you’ve selected all the photos, tap on the trash bin icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
- Confirm the deletion by tapping on “Delete X Photos”.
By following these simple steps, you’ll be able to quickly delete all the photos from your iPhone’s camera roll. Just remember to back up any important photos before proceeding, as the process cannot be reversed. With a clean camera roll, you can now start fresh and capture more of life’s precious moments!
Step 1: Open the Photos App
To quickly delete all photos from your iPhone camera roll, start by opening the Photos app on your device. This app is represented by a multicolored flower icon on a white background and is usually located on your home screen.
Once you have located the Photos app, tap on it to open it. This will take you to the main interface of the app, where you can view all the photos and videos stored on your iPhone.
If you have a lot of photos, it may take a few seconds for the app to load and display all of them. Please be patient during this process.
Once the Photos app has loaded, you will see different tabs at the bottom of the screen, such as Photos, For You, Albums, and Search. For the purpose of deleting all photos, you will mostly be working with the “Photos” tab, which is selected by default.
The “Photos” tab is where all the photos and videos on your iPhone are organized based on the date they were taken. The most recent photos will be displayed first, and you can scroll down to view older photos. If you have a lot of photos, it may take some time to scroll down to the very beginning.
Now that you have opened the Photos app and familiarized yourself with the main interface, you are ready to move on to the next step and start deleting all photos from your iPhone camera roll.
Step 2: Select Camera Roll Album
Once you have opened the Photos app on your iPhone, navigate to the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen. This tab will display a list of all the albums on your device.
Scroll through the albums until you find the “Camera Roll” album. It is usually the first album in the list and is represented by a thumbnail image of a camera.
Tap on the “Camera Roll” album to open it. This will display all the photos and videos that are currently stored in your iPhone’s camera roll.
Now that you have selected the camera roll album, you are ready to delete the photos from it in the next step.
Step 3: Tap “Select” at the Top-Right Corner
Once you are in the “Photos” tab of your camera roll, look at the top-right corner of the screen. You will see a button that says “Select”. Tap on it to enter the selection mode.
When you tap on “Select”, you will notice that all the photos in your camera roll are now marked with a small blue checkmark. This indicates that the photos are selected and ready to be deleted.
Keep in mind that if you have a large number of photos in your camera roll, it may take a few seconds for all the photos to be selected. Be patient and wait for the process to complete before moving on to the next step.
Step 4: Choose Photos to Delete
Once you have opened the “Photos” app on your iPhone, you will see different categories at the bottom of the screen such as “Photos,” “For You,” “Albums,” and “Search.” Tap on the “Photos” tab to access your camera roll.
In the “Photos” tab, you will see all the photos and videos that are stored on your iPhone. They will be displayed in chronological order, with the most recent ones at the top. You can scroll down to view older photos.
To select multiple photos for deletion, tap on the “Select” button at the top-right corner of the screen. This will allow you to choose the photos you want to delete. You can either tap on each photo individually or use the “Select All” option to delete all the photos in your camera roll.
While selecting photos, you will notice that the selected photos will be highlighted with a blue checkmark. If you change your mind and want to deselect a photo, simply tap on it again to remove the checkmark.
Note: Deleting a photo will permanently remove it from your iPhone. Make sure you have backed up any important photos before proceeding.
Once you have selected the photos you want to delete, tap on the trash bin 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 “Delete Photo” to continue.
After you confirm the deletion, the selected photos will be deleted from your iPhone’s camera roll. Depending on the number of photos you selected, this process may take a few seconds to complete.
Step 5: Tap the Trash Icon
Once you have selected all the photos you want to delete, look for the trash icon on the bottom right corner of the screen. It looks like a bin or trash can.
Note: If you cannot find the trash icon, you may need to tap on an ellipsis (…) or more options icon to reveal it.
Tap on the trash icon to initiate the deletion process. A confirmation dialog box will appear asking if you want to delete the selected photos.
Remember: Deleting the photos from the Camera Roll will permanently remove them from your iPhone.
Caution: Make sure that you have selected the correct photos to delete as this action cannot be undone.
FAQ
Is it possible to delete all photos from iPhone camera roll at once?
Yes, it is possible to delete all photos from iPhone camera roll at once. There is a simple method to do this.
Can I delete all photos from iPhone camera roll without using a computer?
Yes, you can delete all photos from iPhone camera roll without using a computer. You can do it directly on your iPhone using the built-in Photos app.
