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iPhone storage is showing full

So my iphone 11 has been saying that it was almost out of storage for a while, so I upgraded storage plans. At first, it showed that my device was no where near full storage anymore. However, a day later, it was once against saying that I’m out of storage. (keep in mind that i haven’t purchased any apps, and i’ve only saved a few photos since upgrading my storage)


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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 14, 2022 4:56 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2022 9:41 PM

delta1143 Said:

"Storage: So my iphone 11 has been saying that it was almost out of storage for a while, so I upgraded storage plans. At first, it showed that my device was no where near full storage anymore."

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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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Jul 14, 2022 9:41 PM in response to delta1143

delta1143 Said:

"Storage: So my iphone 11 has been saying that it was almost out of storage for a while, so I upgraded storage plans. At first, it showed that my device was no where near full storage anymore."

-------


Verify All of this...


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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