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System data

Is it safe to clear out system data, if so how do I proceed? Thanks

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 10:23 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 10:29 AM

System data is controlled by the phone's operating system. It's best not to try micro-managing it yourself.


However, one option to try to reduce its size would be to change the cellular data mode to using low data.

  • Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Mode


The better approach to increasing the amount of available storage would be to follow this support article tips:

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Oct 17, 2022 10:29 AM in response to debarghyo

System data is controlled by the phone's operating system. It's best not to try micro-managing it yourself.


However, one option to try to reduce its size would be to change the cellular data mode to using low data.

  • Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Mode


The better approach to increasing the amount of available storage would be to follow this support article tips:

System data

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