System Data usage overload

The system data on my iPhone 12 skyrocketed after I updated to iOS 15. It uses as high as 180gb on my 256gb phone. I have had to delete almost all my apps but it keeps adding up and getting full. What can I do?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 25, 2021 10:19 AM

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Oct 26, 2021 9:52 AM in response to eniola83

Hello eniola83,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It's our understanding that System Data is using a larger amount of storage on your iPhone 12. You've done a great job trying to get this resolved. We're happy to help.


If you haven't already, make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS 15.

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


If the issue persists, restart your iPhone. Restarting can resolve many unexpected behaviors.

Restart your iPhone


Let us know the results. Be sure to include specific error messages and any other troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.


Have a great day!

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