my iphone storage
it says my storage is full but but i used 40.9 GB and i have 200 GB. but it won't let me take any videos on snapchat or download anything
iPhone 12, iOS 16
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it says my storage is full but but i used 40.9 GB and i have 200 GB. but it won't let me take any videos on snapchat or download anything
iPhone 12, iOS 16
You cannot increase the storage of an iPhone.
Settings > [your name] > iCloud Tap Photos > Choose Optimize [device] Storage --> Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
You may buy iCloud Storage. --> Buy more iCloud storage - Apple Support
Before you buy more iCloud storage see if you can manage your existing storage --> Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support
Your photos are always available for both iPhone and iCloud. You delete it on the iPhone it is gone from iCloud and vice-versa.
To save space on your iPhone use optimized iPhone storage. Remember, if you delete in one it is deleted everywhere.
Get started with iCloud Photos:
With Optimize Storage, smaller, space-saving photos and videos are kept on your device while all of your original, full-resolution versions are stored in iCloud. And as long as you have enough space in iCloud, you can store as many photos and videos as you want.
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
The Apple Video below may help you understand better.
You cannot increase the storage of an iPhone.
Settings > [your name] > iCloud Tap Photos > Choose Optimize [device] Storage --> Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
You may buy iCloud Storage. --> Buy more iCloud storage - Apple Support
Before you buy more iCloud storage see if you can manage your existing storage --> Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support
Your photos are always available for both iPhone and iCloud. You delete it on the iPhone it is gone from iCloud and vice-versa.
To save space on your iPhone use optimized iPhone storage. Remember, if you delete in one it is deleted everywhere.
Get started with iCloud Photos:
With Optimize Storage, smaller, space-saving photos and videos are kept on your device while all of your original, full-resolution versions are stored in iCloud. And as long as you have enough space in iCloud, you can store as many photos and videos as you want.
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
The Apple Video below may help you understand better.
daryn226 Said:
"my iphone storage: it says my storage is full but but i used 40.9 GB and i have 200 GB. but it won't let me take any videos on snapchat or download anything"
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Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:
You need to clear data. And lots of unwanted data can be cleared.
Try Removing Data from the iPhone itself...
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.
So, what to do:
Find out on my two user tips:
my iphone storage