Does iOS optimize what Messages data is stored locally on an iPhone?

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Does iOS optimize what Messages data is stored locally on an iPhone?

I have Messages using 27 of 64GB of iPhone local storage.

According to Settings … iPhone storage, Top Conversions is 40GB.

In Settings … iCloud storage, Messages is using 40GB of my 200GB iCloud.

Despite iOS keeping 13GB of Messages data in the cloud, I’m still running out of local storage.

How does iOS optimize what is cached locally? (In my case the 27 of 40GB)

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 9, 2022 2:51 PM

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lexOS1

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Nov 12, 2022 8:11 AM in response to bluehoodie

Hi bluehoodie,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you came from the following support article: Use Messages in iCloud - Apple Support

If you are having issues with your storage, here are a few steps to try to see if they help:

Restart your device to confirm that the issue is still there: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
Confirm that your iPhone is using the most recent iOS version to rule out the older one: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Delete and remove apps and files that you no longer need: Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Use iCloud Photos to create more space on the iPhone: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
If the issue persists, contact Apple Support here: Contact - Official Apple Support

Have a great day.

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