"My iPhone X storage is full, but it won't allow me to delete photos. When I try to delete photos, it won't let me delete them, and they just reappear. Why can't I delete photos on my iPhone?" Since iOS is a closed operating system, you cannot expand the internal memory. Therefore, users have to free up space regularly to keep the performance. If you encounter the same problem, follow our solutions to fix it.

Part 1: Why iPhone won't Delete Photos

Before we walk through the solutions for your iPhone not deleting photos error, let's discuss why this problem occurs. The good news is that the issue is usually caused by software errors. The common causes include:

• 1.Your photos have synced to iCloud.
• 2.Your photos have synced to iTunes.
• 3.You cannot delete photos in Shared Albums added by others.
• 4.Insufficient storage.
• 5.Programvarufel.

Part 2: How to Fix Cannot Delete Photos from iPhone

Lösning 1: Starta om din iPhone

If your iPhone won't let you delete photos, the first thing you can do is reboot your device. While this solution is simple, it can resolve basic issues quickly. Then, you can remove photos on your iPhone again.

Steg 1. Hold either Volume button and the Side button together until the power-off screen appears.

For iPhone without Face ID, long-press the Side or Sleep/Wake button to trigger the power-off screen.

Steg 2. Flytta reglaget för att stänga av din iPhone.

Steg 3. A few minutes later, hold the Side or Sleep/Wake button until you see the Apple logo.

Steg 4. Next, turn on your device, go to the Photos app, and remove unwanted photos.

Solution 2: Check iCloud Photos

If you have synced photos to iCloud and select Optimize iPhone Storage, your photos will go to the cloud server. As a result, you are unable to delete photos from your iPhone since they are not in your memory.

Steg 1. Kör Inställningar app på din iPhone.

Steg 2. Tryck på din profil och välj icloud.

Steg 3. Tryck Fotogalleri under Sparad till iCloud området.

Steg 4. If Synce this iPhone is enabled, make sure to select Hämta och behåll original.

Steg 5. Gå sedan till Fotogalleri, and delete unwanted photos.

Solution 3: Permanently Delete Photos

Once you delete your photos in Camera Roll, they will go to the Recently Deleted album and stay here for up to 30 days. In other words, they still take up your storage, and you may encounter an error that iPhone storage is full and you can't delete photos.

Steg 1. Öppna Fotogalleri app på din iPhone.

Steg 2. Gå till album fliken och välj Nyligen raderad.

Steg 3. Tryck på Snarare knapp med en ikon med tre punkter.

Steg 4. Sedan, slå Deleted All på botten.

Steg 5. When prompted, confirm your action.

Solution 4: Turn off iTunes Sync

iTunes can back up your photos. If you have turned on photo sync in iTunes, your iPhone may not be deleting photos. You'd better disable iTunes sync and disconnect your iPhone. Then, you may find that this problem has disappeared.

Steg 1. Anslut din iPhone till din dator med en USB-kabel.

Steg 2. Öppna den senaste versionen av iTunes.

Steg 3. När din enhet har upptäckts klickar du på Telefon knapp.

Steg 4. Gå till Fotogalleri fliken under Inställningar.

Steg 5. Avmarkera synkroniserings Bilder, och klicka Ansök.

Lösning 5: Uppdatera iOS

Outdated software can lead to various problems, including the iPhone not deleting photos. Apple fixes bugs and adds new features to each update. Therefore, you'd better keep your iOS up to date.

Steg 1. Bege dig till Allmänt i din Inställningar app.

Steg 2. Tryck Programuppdatering för att söka efter uppdateringar.

Steg 3. Om en uppdatering är tillgänglig trycker du på Hämta och installera knapp.

Steg 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install it.

Part 3: One-stop Solution to Delete iPhone Photos

Apeaksoft iPhone Eraser is a one-stop solution to fix the iPhone won't delete photos. It is able to force-removal of all photos from your iPhone and free up space. The intuitive interface makes it easy to use.

How to Delete iPhone Photos

Steg 1. Länk till din iPhone

Start the photo erasing software after installing it on your computer. Link your iPhone to your computer with a compatible cable. Click Frigör utrymme, och välj Rensa upp foton.

Steg 2. Delete photos on iPhone

Klicka på Exportera & ta bort button to scan photos on your iPhone. Select unwanted photos. To remove all photos, check Markera allt. Slutligen klickar du på Radera button. You can also erase your iPhone with this program.

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