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Why is there a cloud under several apps on my iPhone 11?

When I turned on my phone this a.m., there was an image of a cloud under several of the apps on my home screen (Garage, Keynote, Solitaire, Waze, Clips, iMovie, Google). I have never seen this before. What does it mean?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 12, 2022 3:22 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2022 3:24 PM

Offload ("undownloading")Apps --> Happens automatically, when an app remains in your device unused for more than 12 days the app is offloaded automatically but the App data remains.


This is mainly used to free up space on your device

You can make storage space available on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you use iCloud Photos and turn on Optimize Storage. Or you can remove content from your apps—like photos, music, and Podcasts—or delete the apps that you're not using.


  • Settings > [Tap your Name] > iCloud > Photos > Optimise iPhone Storage (Refer Pic 1}
  • Settings > iTunes & App Store > Offload Unused Apps [Enable] (Refer Pic 2}




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Jun 12, 2022 3:24 PM in response to lilyvee

Offload ("undownloading")Apps --> Happens automatically, when an app remains in your device unused for more than 12 days the app is offloaded automatically but the App data remains.


This is mainly used to free up space on your device

You can make storage space available on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you use iCloud Photos and turn on Optimize Storage. Or you can remove content from your apps—like photos, music, and Podcasts—or delete the apps that you're not using.


  • Settings > [Tap your Name] > iCloud > Photos > Optimise iPhone Storage (Refer Pic 1}
  • Settings > iTunes & App Store > Offload Unused Apps [Enable] (Refer Pic 2}




Why is there a cloud under several apps on my iPhone 11?

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