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How can I transfer or buy space on my iPhone?

How can I transfer or buy space on my iPhone



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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 7:04 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 7:09 PM

You cannot buy storage space for your phone. It will always have the amount it came with. You can buy space in Apple's synching service, iCloud. See this link...

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

To gain more space, you have to delete photos, messages, apps, etc.. Be sure to save important photos and data to your computer or an external drive. This video may help...


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Jan 6, 2022 7:09 PM in response to Johnny_ozil

You cannot buy storage space for your phone. It will always have the amount it came with. You can buy space in Apple's synching service, iCloud. See this link...

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support

To gain more space, you have to delete photos, messages, apps, etc.. Be sure to save important photos and data to your computer or an external drive. This video may help...


Jan 6, 2022 7:11 PM in response to Johnny_ozil

Johnny_ozil Said:

"Space: How can I transfer or buy space on my iPhone"

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You Can't:

Internal storage hardware cannot be transferred or upgraded to a different iPhone. It is what it is.


To 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: 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.

How can I transfer or buy space on my iPhone?

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