Storage issue

“Other” is taking up 218.2 GB plus the system is taking up 7.75 GB. Between the two that’s about 226 Gb of my 256 storage. Is there a way to make the Other not take up 218 GB of storage?

Posted on Oct 28, 2021 7:29 PM

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Oct 28, 2021 7:35 PM in response to Musedancer

Musedancer Said:

"Storage issue: 'Other' is taking up 218.2 GB plus the system is taking up 7.75 GB. Between the two that’s about 226 Gb of my 256 storage. Is there a way to make the Other not take up 218 GB of storage?"

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Clearing "Other":

Clear the storage named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

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