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Iphone storage

why it says storage full but there are over 10 GB free storage?

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 12, 2022 6:02 PM

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Posted on Mar 12, 2022 10:01 PM

shi16 Said:

"Iphone storage: why it says storage full but there are over 10 GB free storage?"

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Troubleshooting Storage:

Here some tactics you can try for clearing data...


A. 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..


B. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


Also..


C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storages 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

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Mar 12, 2022 10:01 PM in response to shi16

shi16 Said:

"Iphone storage: why it says storage full but there are over 10 GB free storage?"

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Troubleshooting Storage:

Here some tactics you can try for clearing data...


A. 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..


B. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


Also..


C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storages 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

Mar 12, 2022 9:44 PM in response to shi16

This does seem very odd! You're obviously not out of storage space. I don't know what to suggest other than turning the iPhone off and back on (the most common tech support suggestion). It's possible a software glitch has thrown off the storage check function, but I don't know of a way to investigate that. The turning off and on may clear something like that.

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