How to get more storage space for my iPhone?

I need more storage space to backup iPhone 12


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iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 2, 2023 8:50 PM

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Aug 2, 2023 9:02 PM in response to Tatumst

Tatumst Said:

"How do I get more storage space: I need more storage space to backup iPhone 12"

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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:

Aug 7, 2023 12:08 PM in response to Tatumst

Tatumst Said:

"How do I get more storage space: I need more storage space to backup iPhone 12"

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Troubleshooting iCloud Storage:


Upgrading iCloud:

  • Upgrade iCloud on a Computer: Perform this on a computer, as it would be more user-friendly doing so.


One Alternate...

  • Download All of iCloud:

Save a Few: If you wanted to, rather than upgrading your iCloud plan, you could export all of iCloud onto an external drive > verify you can access the data > trash iCloud storage > and then start iCloud anew.  Read my User Tip for moreGetting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip

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