I upgraded my plan to have more room but I can’t take pictures because it says I don’t have enough space on my phone. What do I do?

Iphone space issues when taking pictures even though I bought more space

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 4, 2023 10:56 AM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2023 11:01 AM

You bought iCloud space, that will not increase the storage space on your phone, it is a fixed size.


The difference between phone storage and iCloud storage -

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 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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Nov 4, 2023 11:01 AM in response to whitley134

You bought iCloud space, that will not increase the storage space on your phone, it is a fixed size.


The difference between phone storage and iCloud storage -

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 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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I upgraded my plan to have more room but I can’t take pictures because it says I don’t have enough space on my phone. What do I do?

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