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i need to buy more storage

I need to buy a gift card to buy more space / storage

iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 21, 2022 8:59 PM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2022 9:09 PM

Kathya2020 Said:

"i need to buy more storage: I need to buy a gift card to buy more space / storage"

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Avoiding Gift Card Scams:

In I all recommend getting it at a retailer - that way you can easily avoid scams. Getting it online might result in scams (and plenty of which are reported on these forums). So, go to a retailer, and then add it to your Apple Account right then-and-there after the transaction goes through at the cash register. It'd be more safe, from what is read on these forums.

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Jul 21, 2022 9:09 PM in response to Kathya2020

Kathya2020 Said:

"i need to buy more storage: I need to buy a gift card to buy more space / storage"

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Avoiding Gift Card Scams:

In I all recommend getting it at a retailer - that way you can easily avoid scams. Getting it online might result in scams (and plenty of which are reported on these forums). So, go to a retailer, and then add it to your Apple Account right then-and-there after the transaction goes through at the cash register. It'd be more safe, from what is read on these forums.

Go Here:

Jul 21, 2022 9:10 PM in response to Kathya2020

Kathya2020 Said:

"i need to buy more storage: I need to buy a gift card to buy more space / storage"

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For reference....

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:


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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.


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C. "Other" being the Culprit:

Use my User Tip:The storage named "Other"(or "System Data") is a grey bar seen in storage. How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

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