iphone storage

says storage is full but i bought more storage. Why?


iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 8:09 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2023 8:24 AM

You bought iCloud storage. You cannot increase the storage size on your iPhone, it is a fixed size.


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


If you need more room, you will have to delete something.


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 and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



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Oct 17, 2023 8:24 AM in response to gisselle75

You bought iCloud storage. You cannot increase the storage size on your iPhone, it is a fixed size.


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


If you need more room, you will have to delete something.


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 and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



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