In some versions of iOS, this option is called “Apple ID.”

You may see this setting labeled asSync this iPhone.

Move the toggle to the left to disable iCloud Photos syncing.

Settings on iPhone Home screen and Apple ID in iPhone settings

Be sure syncing is turned off.

Select theDelete(trash can) icon to delete the selected photos.

The photos will be deleted from iCloud.

iCloud and Photos in iPhone settings

To remove them permanently before 30 days, go to the Recently Deleted folder and selectDelete All.

If you delete anything from iCloud Photos, ensure you have theDownload and Keep Originalsoption selected.

Or, drag files from your rig to the Photos folder in your net web surfer.

Toggle switch for iCloud Photos On and Off

Uploads may be paused when your battery is low or when you’re connected to cellular.

power cycle your unit, check your internet connection, and charge your battery.

iCloud Photos is not a backup of a set of photos from your iPhone.

Photos in iCloud

Instead it is a replica of your current photo library on your iPhone.

This action will not work if you later turn iCloud Photos back on.

Selected photo in iCloud Photos