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Comprehensive deletion via the mobile app
When the backup function is activated, the mobile app acts as the central control unit. Selecting a photo and choosing the delete option triggers a global command. This process removes the image from the cloud account, the smartphone's internal memory and all other devices linked to the same account. To prevent accidental loss, these files are moved to a recycle bin, where they remain stored for 60 days before being permanently deleted.
Selective deletion in the cloud via the web interface
For users who want to empty the cloud storage without losing the files on their physical device, the web interface offers a special solution. Deleting an image via a computer or mobile browser leads to different results depending on the synchronization status of the device.
If the backup setting is deactivated on the cell phone, a web-based deletion only affects the cloud version. The original file remains in the smartphone's local memory. However, if the backup is active, the system synchronizes the deletion and finally removes the local copy from the device.
Local storage and Android recycle bin policies
If the backup is deactivated, the application behaves like a standard gallery manager. Deleting a photo that has not been uploaded to the cloud will only affect the device's local storage. It is important to note that Android 11 and subsequent versions implement a different retention period for these files; items not backed up are kept in the local trash for 30 days instead of the usual 60 days for cloud backups.
Storage optimization and manual backups
The platform includes a free space utility designed to reclaim local hardware storage. This tool identifies files that have already been successfully mirrored to the cloud and removes only these local duplicates. If a user deletes the cloud copy first via the web, the system will no longer recognize a matching backup and the local file will be retained to prevent data loss.
In addition, the system allows detailed control over the data. Users who have disabled automatic backup can still manually upload specific images to the cloud, ensuring that only selected content is synchronized across their infrastructure.
