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How can I delete system data and ios?

How can I delete system data and ios???

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on May 5, 2023 10:55 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2023 1:05 PM

Hello kaysi97,

We see you are asking about deleting System Data and iOS. The short answer is: you can't. The information showing for System Data and iOS are required for the operation of your iPhone.

If you need help freeing up storage, follow the best guidance here: How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

If you need more detailed help with freeing up storage, or see an unexpected high amount being taken up by a particular data category, reply back with details. We may have additional suggestions to help with your iPhone storage.

Best regards.

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Community Specialist

May 9, 2023 1:05 PM in response to kaysi97

Hello kaysi97,

We see you are asking about deleting System Data and iOS. The short answer is: you can't. The information showing for System Data and iOS are required for the operation of your iPhone.

If you need help freeing up storage, follow the best guidance here: How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

If you need more detailed help with freeing up storage, or see an unexpected high amount being taken up by a particular data category, reply back with details. We may have additional suggestions to help with your iPhone storage.

Best regards.

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