How to delete others file from my iphone

How to erase others file on my storage

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on May 16, 2023 4:53 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2023 12:20 PM

Basically there's not much you can do unless you want to entirely reset your device.


Here's information I can find about dealing (or not) with "other" storage on i-devices:


What's in Others in your iCloud storage --> What's in Others in your iCloud storage - Apple Support


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support - How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support - "About cached files in Other ... When you stream music or video, that content is stored as cached files on your device so you can quickly access it again. Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space." "You don't need to delete them yourself." (Which I interpret to mean you cannot delete them directly yourself.)


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad --> Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup

How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Sto… - Apple Community

- A somewhat drastic but oft mentioned solution achieved by making a backup of your device which will not include "other", erasing the device, then restoring the device from your slimmed backup.


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May 16, 2023 12:20 PM in response to Jobe26

Basically there's not much you can do unless you want to entirely reset your device.


Here's information I can find about dealing (or not) with "other" storage on i-devices:


What's in Others in your iCloud storage --> What's in Others in your iCloud storage - Apple Support


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support - How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support - "About cached files in Other ... When you stream music or video, that content is stored as cached files on your device so you can quickly access it again. Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space." "You don't need to delete them yourself." (Which I interpret to mean you cannot delete them directly yourself.)


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad --> Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup

How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Sto… - Apple Community

- A somewhat drastic but oft mentioned solution achieved by making a backup of your device which will not include "other", erasing the device, then restoring the device from your slimmed backup.


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