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iPhone system other storage over 30gb

On my iPhone XR with 15.4 running I have been getting repeated issue where over half my storage is filled with “system other”. it has made the phone unusable as it causes slowdowns and frustrations.


I restored the phone from a backup and gained back 20gb a month ago and now it’s hit the 30gb of other storage again.


very frustrating to have to restore the phone once a month.

iPhone XR

Posted on May 12, 2022 3:03 PM

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May 13, 2022 11:41 AM in response to DrWren

Hello DrWren,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. Items stored in the "Other" category are items that haven't been identified as categories like Apps, Photos, etc. Things like cache files and Spotlight index are stored there. As storage is needed, purgeable items in this category can be cleared to make space. For that reason, having a higher amount of "Other" storage by itself is OK as long as it is being cleared when needed. Further information about this can be found in How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support.


You mentioned having to restore your iPhone. Is that because you are getting storage full alerts or just from seeing the high "Other" storage?


Have a great day!



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iPhone system other storage over 30gb

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