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iMessage taking up WAY TOO MUCH space in icloud

75% of my iCloud storage is iMessages, it says that it is using a little over 4gb.. when I click on imessage storage though it says that it’s only using 1.2 gb. When I click iMessage to look further into the data storage it lists only 1 conversation saying that it is using the 1.2gb. When I click on the 1 conversation to see what’s taking up all the space .. there’s only like 5 links that are shared, 10 images, and 6 very small videos…. What could possibly be using up all the rest of the 3gb storage ?? My iCloud has stopped backing up and syncing due to it being full of Imessage storage. What do I need to do in order to reduce my iMessage storage in my iCloud??

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 26, 2022 7:50 AM

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Oct 28, 2022 1:50 PM in response to CallieBear0409

Hello CallieBear0409,


We're happy to help. We understand that Messages in iCloud is taking up a majority of your iCloud storage.


This is a great article to assist you in managing iCloud storage: Manage your iCloud storage


Is your iPhone up-to-date with iOS 16.1? If not, you can update iOS here: Update iOS on iPhone


We trust this helps. Let us know if you have any questions.


Take care.

iMessage taking up WAY TOO MUCH space in icloud

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