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I need info about possibly adding a sd card for additional memory in an iphone 12 mini. Can I do this?

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 7:48 PM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2023 7:57 PM

tired_chef22 Said:

"manual for iphone 12 mini: I need info about possibly adding a sd card for additional memory in an iphone 12 mini. Can I do this?"

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Reading the SD Card:

You can read the SD card, using this: Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader — Apple - Apple. This, however, will have no space on your internal storage. Read the following...


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

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. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Having little empty space can heat things up. So, here is what to perform...

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


Also...

B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


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Mar 25, 2023 7:57 PM in response to tired_chef22

tired_chef22 Said:

"manual for iphone 12 mini: I need info about possibly adding a sd card for additional memory in an iphone 12 mini. Can I do this?"

-------


Reading the SD Card:

You can read the SD card, using this: Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader — Apple - Apple. This, however, will have no space on your internal storage. Read the following...


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

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. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Having little empty space can heat things up. So, here is what to perform...

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


Also...

B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


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