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Storage on iPhone

Hi! Can someone tell me how i can sort this out please? Thank you! P.S I did think about erasing it and setting it up as a new iPhone which I probably will do if I can’t find a solution but I’m on holiday right now so don’t have the best internet….🙃


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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 14, 2022 12:19 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2022 12:25 AM

Abi2345 Said:

"Storage on iPhone: Hi! Can someone tell me how i can sort this out please? Thank you! P.S I did think about erasing it and setting it up as a new iPhone which I probably will do if I can’t find a solution but I’m on holiday right now so don’t have the best internet…."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Removing Of Data from the iPhone itself...


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, 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:


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, this is what to perform: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Jun 14, 2022 12:25 AM in response to Abi2345

Abi2345 Said:

"Storage on iPhone: Hi! Can someone tell me how i can sort this out please? Thank you! P.S I did think about erasing it and setting it up as a new iPhone which I probably will do if I can’t find a solution but I’m on holiday right now so don’t have the best internet…."

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Removing Of Data from the iPhone itself...


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, 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:


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, this is what to perform: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Jun 14, 2022 1:16 AM in response to Abi2345

My User Tip of (C):


Rid of "System Data" (Formerly Called

Clear "Other"): It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time. Use my User Tip: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.

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