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how can I retrieve scanned files on my phone if storage is full?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Feb 26, 2022 8:01 PM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2022 9:28 PM

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Go to the Notes App and see your scans.


How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


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Feb 26, 2022 9:34 PM in response to jbonus7

jbonus7 Said:

"scanned notes: how can I retrieve scanned files on my phone if storage is full?"


Start with Clearing Space:


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, internal storage never changes, 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 Tip. 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.

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