iCloud help
I have so much iCloud storage available and yet have no storage on devices. Need help with getting storage free on devices
iPad mini 5, iPadOS 13
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PPorretta Said:
"iCloud help: I have so much iCloud storage available and yet have no storage on devices. Need help with getting storage free on devices"
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About iCloud Backups:
iCloud doesn't back everything up. See here: What Does iCloud back up? - Apple Support
So, manually clean up space....
As an example, here is what to do on an iPhone:
Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:
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 proceed form there.
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:
- Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
- Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
- Go Here: Clear the History and Cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch - Apple Support
And...
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.
And...
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, refer to my User Tip: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip
