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Apps on icloud

Is there any chance to transfer my apps from the iphone storage to my icloud storage, in order to save space?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 13, 2022 1:30 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2022 2:21 PM

Deleting an app basically keeps the app in the cloud …

Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Of course, you cannot use an app while it’s deleted. But you may re-download the app.

Redownload apps and games from Apple - Apple Support

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Mar 13, 2022 2:17 PM in response to despoina240

  • Why does “iOS 15.3.1” appear in your screenshot? Be certain you install this immediately. If it’s already installed (very unlikely), delete it.
  • Your iPhone always requires an absolute minimum of 10% of its storage free. If your used space ever exceeds 57.6GB, you should consider your iPhone unusable and free storage space immediately.

Mar 13, 2022 4:37 PM in response to despoina240

Some apps, such as Notes, Pages, etc., give you the option to save your files in iCloud rather than on the iPhone. The app is still on your iPhone but anything you save is not on your iPhone. Not all apps offer this capability.


If you are not seeing Recommendations it means that Apple has no suggestions available that would free your storage.

Apps on icloud

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