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app using more storage on my phone than i actually have on my phone

why is voice memos using 474 gb of space on my iphone 8 when i literally only have 64 gb available????? i am so confused- i’ve literally deleted all of my voice memos AND THEN deleted them from recently deleted????

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Posted on Apr 16, 2023 9:25 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2023 10:01 PM

_remyyy_ Said:

"app using more storage on my phone than i actually have on my phone: why is voice memos using 474 gb of space on my iphone 8 when i literally only have 64 gb available????? i am so confused- i’ve literally deleted all of my voice memos AND THEN deleted them from recently deleted????"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting iPad 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, Using my User Tips:

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Apr 16, 2023 10:01 PM in response to _remyyy_

_remyyy_ Said:

"app using more storage on my phone than i actually have on my phone: why is voice memos using 474 gb of space on my iphone 8 when i literally only have 64 gb available????? i am so confused- i’ve literally deleted all of my voice memos AND THEN deleted them from recently deleted????"

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Thank you for the screenshot.


Troubleshooting iPad 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, Using my User Tips:

app using more storage on my phone than i actually have on my phone

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