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I want to reclaim some of my iPhone 11 memory. Can I move files from my iPhone 11 to my PC Windows 10? How do I keep my iPhone from automatically copying the files again at “updates”?

I want to reclaim some of my iPhone 11 memory. Can I move files from my iPhone 11 to my PC Windows 10? How do I keep my iPhone from automatically copying the files again at “updates”?

Posted on Dec 31, 2021 7:10 PM

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Jan 1, 2022 1:25 AM in response to Poppyenator

Poppyenator Said:

"I want to reclaim some of my iPhone 11 memory. Can I move files from my iPhone 11 to my PC Windows 10? How do I keep my iPhone from automatically copying the files again at 'updates'?"

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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:

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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":

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.

I want to reclaim some of my iPhone 11 memory. Can I move files from my iPhone 11 to my PC Windows 10? How do I keep my iPhone from automatically copying the files again at “updates”?

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