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Phone won’t update. I have a terrobyte of storage and can’t turn it on

unable to use storage that I purchased. Which was 9.99 and large enough. I not able to fix my storage. How do I fix this on going prob?

iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 8, 2023 6:05 AM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2023 6:08 AM

The iPhone's storage cannot be increased, it is a fixed size. You purchased iCloud storage which does not increase the phone's storage capacity.


What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


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


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

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Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Jun 8, 2023 6:08 AM in response to latoyia164

The iPhone's storage cannot be increased, it is a fixed size. You purchased iCloud storage which does not increase the phone's storage capacity.


What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


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


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Phone won’t update. I have a terrobyte of storage and can’t turn it on

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