Does app documents and data storage clear over time?

Facebook and other apps like that seem to take up a good amount of storage as seen in the documents and data in iphone storage in settings, but would the iphone really keep old conversations/photos from years ago on storage its not like i need to load up those conversations again. Or do i really need to delete and reinstall?

iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 2, 2024 8:55 PM

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SravanKrA

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Mar 2, 2024 9:46 PM in response to Lightbulb_200

To clear the App data the app needs to be deleted from the iPhone. Removal or Offloading will not work.

First disable the Screen Time Restrictions, if any.

Settings > Screen Time > Contenet And Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Deleting Apps > [Allow]

There are six possibilities

Delete an offloaded App
Delete an App from the Home Screen
Remove an App from the Home Screen - Will be placed in the App Library
Delete an App from the App Library
Delete an inbuilt App - Not feasible
Delete an inbuilt App with one feature - You do not get any options either (e.g. Magnifier)

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SravanKrA

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Mar 2, 2024 9:45 PM in response to Lightbulb_200

Facebook is not an Apple product. Contact the app developer here --> App Support or Facebook Help Center | Facebook

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