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Storing old photos iPhone 16gb

ShandyAndy_2
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I have an iPhone SE, I have over 700 photos and constantly having to delete things as memory full, I have recently installed iCloud at 79p a month but this makes it no better so it seems pointless, is there another way as we go on holiday next week and I’ll need some free space for taking photos.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,622 Forumite
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    Use Google photos app for free
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    USB drive for iPhone available from Amazon.
    Alternatively do a full back up to iCloud and delete all photos from your device.
    In all honesty you should upgrade to at least a 32 GB iPhone or even better a 64 gb model.
  • martinthebandit
    martinthebandit Posts: 4,422 Forumite
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    Amazon prime gives you unlimited free photo storage, but there is a limit on videos.

    If you don't find joy in the snow,
    remember you'll have less joy in your life

    ...but still have the same amount of snow!
  • mrochester
    mrochester Posts: 1,520 Forumite
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    In settings, photos, make sure optimise iPhone storage is selected.
  • mrochester
    mrochester Posts: 1,520 Forumite
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    Browntoa wrote: »
    Use Google photos app for free

    Only do that if you are happy to let google monetise you at every opportunity.

    The OP already has iCloud so no need for google anything.
  • dipsomaniac
    dipsomaniac Posts: 6,739 Forumite
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    +1 for Google Photos but you will need a local backup before letting the app free up space by deleting photos from phone. Have you got a PC or laptop you can connect phone to?
    "The Holy Writ of Gloucester Rugby Club demands: first, that the forwards shall win the ball; second, that the forwards shall keep the ball; and third, the backs shall buy the beer." - Doug Ibbotson
  • mrochester
    mrochester Posts: 1,520 Forumite
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    The OP already uses iCloud photos, no need for google photos.
  • ShandyAndy_2
    ShandyAndy_2 Posts: 295 Forumite
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    I have ordered a 32gb memory stick, I plan to put them on pc then transfer onto stick, thanks for the replies.
  • Paul_DNAP
    Paul_DNAP Posts: 751 Forumite
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    Put the iCloud app on your desktop PC - it will download the photos to your PC automatically, and then when you remove them from the phone they stay on your PC (but you can always copy to the USB first for a double back-up).
    (Although I could be wrong, I often am.)
  • mrochester
    mrochester Posts: 1,520 Forumite
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    You don’t need to remove them from your phone, just turn on optimise iPhone storage.
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