Samsung Galaxy S4 - how can I delete photos from the gallery?

[Anonymous]

I have recently got my Galaxy S4 which I really like except....

I took a couple of photos to practice using the camera. I have deleted them from the camera but they are still in the gallery and there doesn't appear to be a way of deleting them.

Help please! I am sure it won't be the last time I take a bad photo.......

Thank you for your help

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I dont own the phone but from what ive read before.

Usually a long touch on the thunbnail of the picture you want deleted will bring up a trashcan icon, and you can tap that to delete. 

I'm not sure if this applies to your model of phone.

Go to Settings > Application manager > All tab > Gallery > Clear Data

From the user manual. Page 84.

Deleting images
Use one of the following methods:
• In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap .
• When viewing an image, tap .

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201304/20130415110443294/GT-I9500_UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_R...

[version7point0 · Accepted solution]

Is it possible you have automatic photo upload switched on for any of the following?

Facebook

Google+

Dropbox

If so then this is your issue, as they are technically not on your phone but in the "cloud".

[Anonymous]

Yes - they are in the Cloud... I have turned off auto upload and the ones I wanted deleted have gone. Just need to work out how to delete them from there now - but at least I know why I can't delete them from the phone. Thank you

[Anonymous]

Thank you for your help - I will look at the link. This phone is so much better than my last one, but I have a lot to learn about it!