iPhone "other" storage >100GB

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iPhone "other" storage >100GB

I was just trying to update some apps and was told they couldn't install since I don't have enough space. That surprised me since last time I checked I had >100GB free. I went into my storage settings and I have <1GB free space, and probably 125GB is "other". I've done a search and the only answer I see is to backup/erase/restore the phone, but those threads are all a year old. Before I start on such drastic measures I just wanted to check and see if there is anything simpler I can try first. It's an iPhone X running OS 13.5.1. I know I can delete some saved podcasts etc and I will- but I don't think that's the problem, it seems like something is out of control in "other".

Thanks!!

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 10, 2020 4:49 PM

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Jul 10, 2020 5:15 PM in response to Alexroet

Other is all data on the phone that is not shown in the colored graph categories when you go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage. Other is typically 1-2 GB, but can be more if you have a lot of app data. If it is very large (>10GB) there may be storage corruption on your phone, usually caused by an interrupted sync. To fix this follow these steps:

Back up your phone to your computer, iCloud or both (for belt-and-suspenders added security)—>How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Restore the backup you have just made—>Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Here is additional information on Other—>What is "Other" and What Can I Do… - Apple Community

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