Why is the “other” category in my storage

why is the “other” category in my storage.. it takes up 70% of my iphone storage, i no longer and take pictures of my work to get my name out in public! i have deleted all of my photos:( i cannot use any of my apps and my messages wont come through! how do i get the “other category gone or at least lessen how much storage it is using?


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Posted on Dec 11, 2020 5:25 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2020 5:37 PM

Welcome, hairdresser2020, to Apple Support Communities!


Follow the instructions of the article Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support, including the minimum iOS version.


You should probably perform the “wipe” and restore operation, it recommends, in order to reduce the “Other” storage category as much as possible.

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Dec 11, 2020 5:37 PM in response to hairdresser2020

Welcome, hairdresser2020, to Apple Support Communities!


Follow the instructions of the article Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support, including the minimum iOS version.


You should probably perform the “wipe” and restore operation, it recommends, in order to reduce the “Other” storage category as much as possible.

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