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Permissions error when trying to delete iPhone 6 phones through Windows 10 File Explorer

jmt356

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I have about 300 photos on my iPhone. I want to select and delete about 100 of them using File Explorer in Windows 10.

When I try to delete them, I get the following error:
"[ImageName.jpg] could not be deleted. You do not have permission to delete this item."

I get the same error for all of the photos that I try to delete.

I own both my laptop and my iPhone. How do I get permission to delete my photos?
 
Even when I disable iCloud Photo Library, Windows File Explorer does not permit me to delete the photos due to a permissions error.
 
It's most likely due to differences between Apple and Windows. You can try opening iTunes and moving or deleting the photos through iTunes on your computer. But I just don't think you can use Windows program to accomplish what you seek. Hope this makes sense. Good day.
 
I do not see any of my photos when I am in iTunes.
 
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