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Cannot reduce WhatsApp iphone storage

I have deleted content in WhatsApp App From 6 GB to under 1 GB. However, iPhone storage still says 6 GB. How do I free this iPhone storage?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 19, 2021 11:03 PM

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Dec 19, 2021 11:21 PM in response to NLJ61

NLJ61 Said:

"Cannot reduce WhatsApp iPhone storage: I have deleted content in WhatsApp App From 6 GB to under 1 GB. However, iPhone storage still says 6 GB. How do I free this iPhone storage?"

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Making Space:

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:

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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.

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C. Clear "Other" (Applies to iPhone):

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.

Cannot reduce WhatsApp iphone storage

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