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iPhone System Data Overload

Hi there,


Ever since updating to IOS 15.5 my iPhone 12 Pro’s system data has skyrocketed all the way up to 233GB of space. I’ve restarted my phone twice in hopes that the issue would resolve itself, but it hasn’t at all.


Is there any other way I could get help for this, because I’m not understanding how caches, logs and other resources could possibly utilise as much as 233.37GB of your iPhones space.


Is anyone else having this issue?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 12, 2022 3:26 PM

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Jul 12, 2022 5:35 PM in response to brodyy

I would ignore that because this system data will make room when you need more space on your iPhone. These are some cache and temporary files that will be erased by the system whenever you try to save more files.


You may --> Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)


Tap on System Data it will take you to "Other System Data"

Now the question is what is the "Other System Data" storage. Read on...


  • Other System Data: Non-removable mobile assets, like Siri voices, fonts, dictionaries, non-removable logs and caches, Spotlight index, and system data, such as Keychain and CloudKit Database. Cached files can't be deleted by the system.
  • System: Space taken by the operating system. This can vary based on your device and model.


About cached files in "Other System Data"

Finder and iTunes categorize cached music, videos, and photos as Other instead of actual songs, videos, or photos. Cached files are created when you stream or view content like music, videos, and photos. When you stream music or video, that content is stored as cached files on your device so you can quickly access it again.


Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space.


If storage on your device differs from what you see in Finder or iTunes

Since Finder and iTunes categorize cached files as Other, reported usage for Music or Videos might differ. To view usage on your device, go to Settings > General > [Device] Storage.


If you want to delete the cached files from your device

Your device automatically deletes cached files and temporary files when it needs more space. You don't need to delete them yourself.


iPhone System Data Overload

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