How to decrease “other” in storage
How to decrease the “other” storage on iPhone 7plus.
iPhone 7 Plus
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How to decrease the “other” storage on iPhone 7plus.
iPhone 7 Plus
About cached files in "Other"
Finder and iTunes categorize cached music, videos, and photos as Other instead of actual songs, videos, or photos. Cached files are created when you stream or view content like music, videos, and photos. When you stream music or video, that content is stored as cached files on your device so you can quickly access it again.
Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space.
If storage on your device differs from what you see in Finder or iTunes
Since Finder and iTunes categorize cached files as Other, reported usage for Music or Videos might differ. To view usage on your device, go to Settings > General > [Device] Storage.
If you want to delete the cached files from your device
Your device automatically deletes cached files and temporary files when it needs more space. You don't need to delete them yourself.
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
In short --> Restart the device. That's it.
About cached files in "Other"
Finder and iTunes categorize cached music, videos, and photos as Other instead of actual songs, videos, or photos. Cached files are created when you stream or view content like music, videos, and photos. When you stream music or video, that content is stored as cached files on your device so you can quickly access it again.
Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space.
If storage on your device differs from what you see in Finder or iTunes
Since Finder and iTunes categorize cached files as Other, reported usage for Music or Videos might differ. To view usage on your device, go to Settings > General > [Device] Storage.
If you want to delete the cached files from your device
Your device automatically deletes cached files and temporary files when it needs more space. You don't need to delete them yourself.
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
In short --> Restart the device. That's it.
The "other" storage category is mostly filled with cache and system files created by Safari, the Mail app, other
apps and iOS itself. That space is automatically managed by iOS and you can’t interact with it.
Some benefits to reduce that space can be obtained creating a full backup of your device, then restoring it to factory settings and, in the end, setting it up as new, as per these instructions:--> Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support
When done, restore data from your previously made backup.
For any further help, contact Apple Support directly, using this link: Get Support
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Giulio
How to decrease “other” in storage