iPhone 5s Phantom Photos Will Not Delete

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I had the same problem. iOS devices have a delayed delete function. To solve the "phantom photo/video" issue, do the following:

  1. Delete what you want deleted
  2. Open Photos app on iOS device.
  3. Open 'Recently Deleted' folder.
  4. Delete items from phone permanently.
  5. (Re)plug phone into laptop and Sync.

The photos/videos size drop to appropriately after I did this.

Cheers.

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