Clear out originals: move it to the vault, then clear it out
Importing makes an encrypted copy and leaves the original in Photos. Right after, VaultShield offers to remove those originals in one step, so the only copy left is the one in your vault.
How it works
Clear out in one step
- 1
Import your photos
Choose photos from your library. VaultShield encrypts a copy of each one into your vault.
- 2
Tap Remove originals
VaultShield offers to remove just the photos you imported from Photos. The first time, iOS asks for photo access.
- 3
Confirm with iOS
iOS shows its own delete prompt. Confirm, and the originals move to Recently Deleted in Photos.
- 4
Empty Recently Deleted
iOS keeps deleted photos there for about 30 days. VaultShield can open Photos for you so you can empty it.
What you get
Nothing left behind by accident
Only what you imported
The offer covers just the photos from that import. Nothing else in your library is touched.
Your vault copy is never touched
Removing originals only affects Photos. The encrypted copy in VaultShield stays exactly as it was.
iOS asks first
You always confirm in Apple's own delete prompt. Cancel, and nothing is removed.
A safety net, for a while
Removed originals wait in Recently Deleted for about 30 days, in case you change your mind.
A shortcut to finish the job
VaultShield can open Photos for you, so emptying Recently Deleted is one tap away.
Locks as you go
Opening Photos to empty Recently Deleted locks your vault behind you, like leaving the app always does.
Good to know
What it doesn’t do
We’d rather you know the limits now than find them later.
Recently Deleted needs emptying
iOS doesn't let apps empty Recently Deleted. Until you do it in Photos, the originals can still be recovered there.
iCloud Photos syncs the delete
If iCloud Photos is on, removing the originals removes them from your other devices too, and they go to Recently Deleted there.
Copies elsewhere stay
Photos you've already sent, shared or backed up somewhere else aren't affected. VaultShield can only remove them from this library.
FAQ
Common questions
No. Importing makes an encrypted copy and leaves the original where it is. Right after, VaultShield offers to remove the originals, and iOS asks you to confirm.
No. It only affects Photos. Your encrypted copy in VaultShield isn't touched.
iOS moves deleted photos there for about 30 days and doesn't let apps empty it. Open Photos, go to Recently Deleted and delete them there to remove them for good.
iOS only lets an app delete photos it has access to. VaultShield asks when you first remove originals, not before.
Nothing is removed. The originals stay in your library and your vault copy is unchanged.