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My storage is small

Can I increase my iphone storage?

iPhone 6s

Posted on Apr 10, 2022 7:45 PM

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Apr 10, 2022 7:52 PM in response to owusu21

owusu21 Said:

"My storage is small: Can I increase my iphone storage?"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support. So, you'll just have to clear space, to perform an upgrade.


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 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. 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.

Apr 10, 2022 7:54 PM in response to owusu21

No, iPhone storage is a fixed size and can't be increased.


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 - Apple Support<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201656>


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205703>


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211686>



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