how to delete files in recovery mode to free space.

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how to delete files in recovery mode to free space.

no space on iphone so phone keeps going into loop, can get to DTU mode try connect to itunes or similar, ie imazing, then when you download the new ios file it cannot update as no free space is on the phone... get error codes.

cannot restore or update as no space, no backup so need to get to home screen so i can remove files\apps or some pics is there anyway to do this?

Basically need a way to browse or access files to delete so I can have enough space on the iphone to try re-install IOS current space is less than 300Mb on a 128GB iphone 12 mini

Funny thing I was backing up pictures got to 2k backup up of 4k pics then phone kept playing up, so decided to reboot the phone and now cant friggin get back in. arrghhh. any help advice will be appreciated.

pulling my hair out any advice will help.

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jun 19, 2022 4:42 PM

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Answer 1

sberman

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Jun 19, 2022 5:18 PM in response to abz297

You may erase your iPhone remotely.

See step 5 here.

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support

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TheLittles

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Jun 19, 2022 5:19 PM in response to abz297

abz297 Said:

"how to delete files in recovery mode to free space.: Funny thing I was backing up pictures got to 2k backup up of 4k pics then phone kept playing up, so decided to reboot the phone and now cant [...] get back in. arrghhh. any help advice will be appreciated."

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Troubleshooting Clearing of Space:

A. Try Clearing "Other":

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

B. Being Stuck in a Boot Loop:

Your iPhone is stuck in a boot loop. And this typically happens when you unsuccessfully download some thing or an install stalls. So, refer to my User Tip: How to Fix an iPhone in a Boot Loop - User Tip

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abz297 Author

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Jun 19, 2022 5:03 PM in response to sberman

Thanks sberman, however the issue is I cannot get in to the phone to delete files!

is there a way to remove apps whiles in recovery mode. any third party PC apps will allow this?

happy to remove whats app as that seems the likely culprit, do not care if loose this data, its the 2k pictures which obviously trying to save.

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abz297 Author

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Jun 20, 2022 1:13 AM in response to TheLittles

Thanks the littles…

useful information however as i mentioned How can I update when i have no space and continuously in a boot loop, also if i cannot get to the home screen I cannot take a backup? So i cant remove the ‘others’ folder?

am I missing something here or maybe not explaining well enough..

literally the phone has practically zero space, cant backup, cant update IOS, cant use third party app with IOS downloaded file to try update. Any more suggestions otherwise will have to wipe the phone and pray we still have some of the pics in google photos.

why did i try and reboot the phone!

apple should have an option to remove other or temp files so you can update at least, or even block off a portion of the phone memory so no app can write to it. Especially in these circumstances.

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TheLittles

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Jun 20, 2022 4:06 AM in response to abz297

abz297 Said:

”how to delete files in recovery mode to free space.: […]useful information however as i mentioned How can I update when i have no space and continuously in a boot loop, also if i cannot get to the home screen I cannot take a backup? So i cant remove the ‘others’ folder?[…]“

Try the following, reporting back if it works…

Update Using a Computer:

Use my User Tip: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip

Back Up First:

IMPORTANT: If you have an option to update, however, then be certain you backup your iPhone first. That way, you will have something to restore your iPhone from should anything go wrong with the update

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