Hello, I hope you're doing well today.
I was wondering if you could help me understand a little bit more about iCloud Storage. I have an iPhone 11 with a 64 GB capacity, but I pay a 200GB iCloud storage, and in my Apple ID information shows that I'm only using 115.7 GB of 200 GB. So my question would be, why does the message that I don't have any more free space keeps showing up?
Thanks for the help in advance :)
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Note there's different kinds of "storage". Click on this link to "Learn the difference between your device and iCloud storage, ways to manage your space, and where to buy more if you run out." --> https://support.apple.com/HT206504
Take-away:
1. Storage on a device itself is fixed and cannot be upgraded. You have to switch to a device with more capacity.
2. iCloud storage is on Apple's main computers. It is not a hard drive in the sky but by using optimization settings on your device it can help free up device storage. Lesser used items and larger file versions can be stored in ICloud and you can get access while connected to the Internet. It does not turn a 64 GB storage device into a 200+64 GB device but if you have a lot of things that aren't being used much, or you don't mind only having lesser quality photos on your device it can free up extra space so you can make the best of the 64 GB you do have.
So, the message is probably referring to too much demand is still being made of the 64 GB you do have. Make sure you are using all optimization features.
Click on the link to learn how to optimize the storage on a device --> "How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch" - https://support.apple.com/HT201656
Note there's different kinds of "storage". Click on this link to "Learn the difference between your device and iCloud storage, ways to manage your space, and where to buy more if you run out." --> https://support.apple.com/HT206504
Take-away:
1. Storage on a device itself is fixed and cannot be upgraded. You have to switch to a device with more capacity.
2. iCloud storage is on Apple's main computers. It is not a hard drive in the sky but by using optimization settings on your device it can help free up device storage. Lesser used items and larger file versions can be stored in ICloud and you can get access while connected to the Internet. It does not turn a 64 GB storage device into a 200+64 GB device but if you have a lot of things that aren't being used much, or you don't mind only having lesser quality photos on your device it can free up extra space so you can make the best of the 64 GB you do have.
So, the message is probably referring to too much demand is still being made of the 64 GB you do have. Make sure you are using all optimization features.
Click on the link to learn how to optimize the storage on a device --> "How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch" - https://support.apple.com/HT201656
Thank you so very much for the explanation!!
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