I keep getting a pop up saying my storage is full is that a scam?
I keep getting a pop up saying my storage is full.. is that a scam?
iPhone 11, iOS 15
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I keep getting a pop up saying my storage is full.. is that a scam?
iPhone 11, iOS 15
Hi Evinfo69,
Welcome to the Apple Community.
re: is that a scam?
Have you checked your iPhone storage and see if it is full or not ?
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201656
How iOS and macOS report storage capacity:
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201402
What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage?
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT206504
All the best :-)
Hi Evinfo69,
Welcome to the Apple Community.
re: is that a scam?
Have you checked your iPhone storage and see if it is full or not ?
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201656
How iOS and macOS report storage capacity:
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201402
What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage?
https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT206504
All the best :-)
Evinfo69 Said:
"I keep getting a pop up saying my storage is full.. is that a scam?"
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Likely Not.
This would popup, if you have low storage. However, I would question it, because if it is full, then there is no way for caches to be made. So, you would not be getting this message. So, try the following...
Clear Space. Refer to the following...
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:Â How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup -Â 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 keep getting a pop up saying my storage is full is that a scam?