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antrim69
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How do I delete a stuck video from Photos on iPhone 16 Pro Max?

1 video downloaded into photos on my iPhone 16 Pro Max cannot be deleted. Delete symbol doesn't activate after video is selected. I tried deleting it with other videos, delete symbol activated. Other videos deleted but the 1 I wanted to delete remains. Photos are not backed up to cloud. Any suggestions?



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Original Title: Unable to delete video

Posted on Oct 10, 2026 9:35 PM

1 reply

SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Oct 10, 2026 11:56 PM in response to antrim69

Probably you have synced these Photos from your Mac/PC through iTunes. UN-sync then they would be gone from iPhone.


UN-Sync photos to your device

  1. Connect your device to your Mac.
  2. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or using a Wi-Fi connection. To turn on Wi-Fi syncing, see Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi.
  3. In the Finder  on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.
  5. Select Photos in the button bar.
  7. Note: When iCloud Photos is turned on, no photo syncing options appear when you select Photos in the button bar.
  8. Select “Sync Photos to your device from” tickbox, then choose Photos, Pictures or a folder from the pop-up menu.
  10. Uncheck Sync photos
  11. Click on Apply / Sync



Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373975