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Can’t add storage to my phone

Why can’t I add storage to my phone

iPhone SE

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 6:59 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2022 7:03 PM

Iphone storage is a fixed size and can't be increased. If you need more room, you will have to delete stuff off of your phone.


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



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Feb 25, 2022 7:03 PM in response to Debra's ipad

Iphone storage is a fixed size and can't be increased. If you need more room, you will have to delete stuff off of your phone.


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



Feb 25, 2022 7:04 PM in response to Debra's ipad

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

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

The only way you can gain more space is 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...


Can’t add storage to my phone

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