I have a 32 GB Phone out of which system is using 5.43 GB but off late the storage in OTHERS has started going up. now it is 17.16 GB. my phone keeps showing storage full. how to reduce storage in Others heading

I have a 32 GB Phone out of which system is using 5.43 GB but off late the storage in OTHERS has started going up. now it is 17.16 GB. my phone keeps showing storage full. how to reduce storage in Others headingWhatever space i try to free up gets added to others

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 8, 2020 8:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2020 8:53 PM

the 5.43 GB system is normal, so you won't be able to reduce that..


But the 'other' storage:

You can use the Contact Support link in the upper right of your screen so that Apple can troubleshoot 'Other' storage issues on your device.

Get Support


OR you can do the following:

Backup/Reset/Restore your device, review these links:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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Aug 8, 2020 8:53 PM in response to rajeshjj43

the 5.43 GB system is normal, so you won't be able to reduce that..


But the 'other' storage:

You can use the Contact Support link in the upper right of your screen so that Apple can troubleshoot 'Other' storage issues on your device.

Get Support


OR you can do the following:

Backup/Reset/Restore your device, review these links:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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