Delete images in camera roll from code iOS

Question

Is there a way to delete images (and videos) in camera roll in the photos app that my app didn\'t create. I know you can\'t delete things from Asset Library that your app di

Answer 1

Here is a version for Swift that will delete all photos in the library.

First, you will need to be sure that you have the key for permissions in your app's info.plist file:

You will need to have been given permission by the user to access Photos (not including code here for that).

Next, the import & code:

import Photos

func deleteAllPhotos() {
    let library = PHPhotoLibrary.shared()
    library.performChanges({
        let fetchOptions = PHFetchOptions()
        let allPhotos = PHAsset.fetchAssets(with: .image, options: fetchOptions)
        PHAssetChangeRequest.deleteAssets(allPhotos)
    }) { (success, error) in
        // Handle success & errors
    }
}

When this code is called, the user receives an OS prompt asking to confirm the deletion. Assuming they click yes, then everything is gone.