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Transfer iPhone storage to I cloud

How do I transfer my data from IPhone to my iCloud to free up storage


iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 21, 2022 8:28 PM

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Apr 21, 2022 8:43 PM in response to UntetheredMuse20

UntetheredMuse20 Said:

"Transfer iPhone storage to I cloud: How do I transfer my data from IPhone to my iCloud to free up storage"

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Backing Up iPhone to iCloud, in Full:

This is not an option. See here: What does iCloud Back Up? - Apple Support


So, read the following...

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, and then perform the upgrade.


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. "Other" being the Culprit:

Use this Link: How to Check the Storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. The storage named "Other" is the grey bar. So, to clear that, this is what to perform: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Transfer iPhone storage to I cloud

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