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storage and update

i just bought more storage so i could update my phone and it’s paid for and i restarted my phone and everything but it still won’t update and says i have storage even though it says i upgraded

Posted on Sep 14, 2021 5:27 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2021 5:32 PM

you bought iCloud storage, which is not the same as iPhone storage..

you will need to delete stuff to make space, or you could try using a computer

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

If you need more space for an update - Apple Support

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52,517 points

Sep 14, 2021 5:32 PM in response to ava-2

you bought iCloud storage, which is not the same as iPhone storage..

you will need to delete stuff to make space, or you could try using a computer

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

If you need more space for an update - Apple Support

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