iCloud storage
My phone is 128GB. My storage says I’ve used 92.6 GB. I bought 200GB of iCloud. It says my iCloud is full. How is that the case if I only have 92GB used?
iPhone 12, iOS 16
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My phone is 128GB. My storage says I’ve used 92.6 GB. I bought 200GB of iCloud. It says my iCloud is full. How is that the case if I only have 92GB used?
iPhone 12, iOS 16
brielle158 Said:
"iCloud storage: My phone is 128GB. My storage says I’ve used 92.6 GB. I bought 200GB of iCloud. It says my iCloud is full. How is that the case if I only have 92GB used?"
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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:
brielle158 Said:
"iCloud storage: My phone is 128GB. My storage says I’ve used 92.6 GB. I bought 200GB of iCloud. It says my iCloud is full. How is that the case if I only have 92GB used?"
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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:
You've used up 92.6GB of the iPhone's internal space and most or all of the 200GB of storage you're renting on Apple's servers.
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iCloud storage