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How can I restore my iPhone 7 without updating it to the latest software. I cant update it because I don't have enough space for the update and I cant access it to clear up space

How can I restore my iPhone 7 without updating it to the latest software. I cant update it because I don't have enough space for the update and I cant access it to clear up space

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 8:09 PM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2021 8:40 PM

tamia79 Said:

"How can I restore my iPhone 7 without updating it to the latest software. I cant update it because I don't have enough space for the update and I cant access it to clear up space"

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Try Clearing Space Manually....

I. 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.


II. Once "Other" is Cleared...

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.

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Nov 15, 2021 8:40 PM in response to tamia79

tamia79 Said:

"How can I restore my iPhone 7 without updating it to the latest software. I cant update it because I don't have enough space for the update and I cant access it to clear up space"

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Try Clearing Space Manually....

I. 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.


II. Once "Other" is Cleared...

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.

How can I restore my iPhone 7 without updating it to the latest software. I cant update it because I don't have enough space for the update and I cant access it to clear up space

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