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iPhone storage full

iPhone storage is full warning constantly on . Over 20g free space but warning persists . Also storage for apps shows way more than what they actually are for example WhatsApp shows as 8g but in reality it’s holding less than 1g . How do I get rid of the warning

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 2:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2021 10:06 PM

dougie80 Said:

"iPhone storage full: iPhone storage is full warning constantly on . Over 20g free space but warning persists . Also storage for apps shows way more than what they actually are for example WhatsApp shows as 8g but in reality it’s holding less than 1g . How do I get rid of the warning"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

Also...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also..


C. Clear "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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Nov 15, 2021 10:06 PM in response to dougie80

dougie80 Said:

"iPhone storage full: iPhone storage is full warning constantly on . Over 20g free space but warning persists . Also storage for apps shows way more than what they actually are for example WhatsApp shows as 8g but in reality it’s holding less than 1g . How do I get rid of the warning"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

Also...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also..


C. Clear "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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