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My data is full,how can I clear data without losing stuff I want to keep

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 10:59 AM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2023 6:08 PM

Hello tmothybgood,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you.


There are a couple of things you can do to help with your device storage and free up some space.


  1. Look to see if you have apps, you no longer want, need, or hardly use and delete them. Remove apps from iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Enable iCloud Photos and the setting to Optimize Device Storage. Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
  3. Enable iCloud Drive. Set up iCloud Drive on iPhone - Apple Support


You may also find other tips and suggestions in How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support.


Best regards.





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Jun 18, 2023 6:08 PM in response to tmothybgood

Hello tmothybgood,


Thanks for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We're happy to look into this with you.


There are a couple of things you can do to help with your device storage and free up some space.


  1. Look to see if you have apps, you no longer want, need, or hardly use and delete them. Remove apps from iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Enable iCloud Photos and the setting to Optimize Device Storage. Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
  3. Enable iCloud Drive. Set up iCloud Drive on iPhone - Apple Support


You may also find other tips and suggestions in How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support.


Best regards.





Jun 18, 2023 6:26 PM in response to tmothybgood

tmothybgood Said:

"Data clearing: My data is full,how can I clear data without losing stuff I want to keep"

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Clearing Internal Data...


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 Using my User Tips:

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