Storage full, iPhone now shuts down every time I unlock it. NO I can’t put it in recovery mode

Connect iPhone to Computer / Mac

Settings > Touch/Face ID & Passcode > USB Accessories > [Enable]

You haven't mentioned whether you have a PC or a Mac. However...

1. Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support
2. If unable to connect --> If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support
3. If your computer is a...
   1. Mac --> If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod ...
   2. Windows PC —> Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows - Apple Community
4. Use genuine cable --> Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories ...
5. See how to --> Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes on your computer ...
6. To reset the passcode for disabled iPhone -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...
7. Learn how to--> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support

• Restart the device. That's it.
• Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

akitaken wrote:

apple makes it so difficult to remove files from your iPhone & iCloud in the hopes that you’ll pay for storage. SMH

If you had enabled iCloud Photos and then if you delete Photos and Videos from the iCloud it is deleted from iPhone Photos too, and vice-versa. Also, it is deleted from all the devices that use the same Apple ID.