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How do I empty the storage

How can I delete what’s in my storage

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 11:41 AM

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For General Storage (Excluding photos):


  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Open the General tab
  3. Select iPhone or iPad Storage
  4. Browse apps, messages and more to delete and free up space.
  5. To delete apps simply click on the app you want to delete and select delete app.
  6. To delete messages click on the messages tab and browse conversations and large attachments such as photos and videos to delete.


For Photos:


  1. Open the Photos app
  2. Choose an album
  3. Click on a photo or video to delete
  4. Press the bin icon and press Delete Photo/Video
  5. To delete several Photos/Videos press the select icon and choose which photos to delete.
  6. Press the bin icon and press Delete Photos/Videos
  7. Once you have finished deleting Photos/Videos go back and enter Recently Deleted.
  8. Select the Delete All icon and your good.

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 11:50 AM

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Jun 18, 2020 11:50 AM in response to darrol160

For General Storage (Excluding photos):


  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Open the General tab
  3. Select iPhone or iPad Storage
  4. Browse apps, messages and more to delete and free up space.
  5. To delete apps simply click on the app you want to delete and select delete app.
  6. To delete messages click on the messages tab and browse conversations and large attachments such as photos and videos to delete.


For Photos:


  1. Open the Photos app
  2. Choose an album
  3. Click on a photo or video to delete
  4. Press the bin icon and press Delete Photo/Video
  5. To delete several Photos/Videos press the select icon and choose which photos to delete.
  6. Press the bin icon and press Delete Photos/Videos
  7. Once you have finished deleting Photos/Videos go back and enter Recently Deleted.
  8. Select the Delete All icon and your good.

How do I empty the storage

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