Why do I have to wait 30 days to delete photos/videos on iphone to free up space so I can update the software?

Why do I have to wait 30 days to delete photos/videos on iphone to free up space so I can update the software on my phone?


Posted on Dec 2, 2022 1:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2022 1:12 PM

You don’t have to wait 30 days. You may delete the videos/photos from your Library and then empty the Recently Deleted Items folder and you will claim the space instantly.


Axel F.

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Why do I have to wait 30 days to delete photos/videos on iphone to free up space so I can update the software?

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