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How do I get latest update to my phone ? I don’t have enough storage and I’ve unloaded all possible apps etc to clear space

ive Been trying to download the latest update but it won’t let me because I don’t have enough storage .... I’ve deleted all apps etc that I don’t use but still don’t have enough space .... any way to still download the latest update ?

Posted on Jun 19, 2022 3:04 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2022 5:48 PM

Lbielefeld Said:

"How do I get latest update to my phone ? I don’t have enough storage and I’ve unloaded all possible apps etc to clear space"

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As for clearing space, refer to 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, 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:

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

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Jun 19, 2022 5:48 PM in response to Lbielefeld

Lbielefeld Said:

"How do I get latest update to my phone ? I don’t have enough storage and I’ve unloaded all possible apps etc to clear space"

-------


As for clearing space, refer to 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, 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:

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

How do I get latest update to my phone ? I don’t have enough storage and I’ve unloaded all possible apps etc to clear space

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