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How can I clear the “other”in my iPhone storage?

I can’t remove the “other” section in my phone’s storage. Every time I try to clear it it only adds up. I’ve even backed up my data and reseted my phone twice to have no success. It is almost 24GB now and with the phone only having a 32GB limit the phone basically can’t do anything on it.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 26, 2021 3:28 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2021 3:31 PM

See if this helps: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211686

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Nov 26, 2021 3:52 PM in response to magdelena208

magdelena208 Said:

"How can I clear the 'other'in my iPhone storage?: [...]I’ve even backed up my data and reseted my phone twice to have no success.[...]"

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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.


What Else to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

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

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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 clear the “other”in my iPhone storage?

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