17.1.1 update installed but not enough storage

I downloaded the new iOS 17 update it said installed. However, when I went back to download it said I need some 500 MB storage to continue. So, I deleted that much and more; however, it still will not download as that error keeps coming up! Now, I have the iOS 17 previous update taking up storage and the new one so iOS takes up 15 GB of my storage, I only have 64 GB. I can’t send or receive a lot of messages or it just crashes. Please help.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 29, 2023 7:49 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2023 8:23 PM

There are a couple of things you can try.


Try freeing up space on your phone -


How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Use a computer to upgrade, it requires less space on your phone this way -

Update using your computer -


Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



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Nov 29, 2023 8:23 PM in response to vibhabesagi

There are a couple of things you can try.


Try freeing up space on your phone -


How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Use a computer to upgrade, it requires less space on your phone this way -

Update using your computer -


Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support



Nov 29, 2023 8:19 PM in response to vibhabesagi

vibhabesagi Said:

"17.1.1 update installed but not enough storage: [...]Now, I have the iOS 17 previous update taking up storage and the new one so iOS takes up 15 GB of my storage, I only have 64 GB. I can’t send or receive a lot of messages or it just crashes. Please help."

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Clear Internal Storage...


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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