Deleting voice memos!

I was trying to free up storage space on a older iPhone 6s Plus that I use like a iPod touch i do something where I have a lot of audio sources going on at the same time and run more then 3 on my computers at a time or you can’t understand what’s being said. I deleted 23GB of voice memos, but the iPhone says it’s still taking up the space even I deleted both from the main menu and the recently deleted folder! I tried the adjusting the clock back a year or 2 idea I saw on here step by step and not only did it not work it says that voice memos is taking even more space than before claiming I have 144gb of voice memos when the phone is only 128GB I’ve tried everything suggested on here and nothing works! I already have one device in for repairs with AppleCare I really can’t afford to have 2 in shop. I really need my space back on my device asap. Apple seems to be no help (I swear they think all Apple customers just have loads of money to run out and buy a new device).

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 26, 2024 10:34 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2024 7:03 AM

so how do I help system resources so I can get my 23GB of space back?

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Fixing the iPhone’s Storage Screen:

If your iPhone shows that the storage is full, yet it truly isn’t, try the following:


  1. Update your iPhone, backing up first, in case anything goes wrong in the process. Note that the iOS cannot be downgraded. You can use a computer for this: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip
  2. Clear system caches: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip
  3. Reset your iPhone to Factory Settings, being sure your back up your iPhone, first.


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Oct 27, 2024 7:03 AM in response to gibby2988

so how do I help system resources so I can get my 23GB of space back?

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Fixing the iPhone’s Storage Screen:

If your iPhone shows that the storage is full, yet it truly isn’t, try the following:


  1. Update your iPhone, backing up first, in case anything goes wrong in the process. Note that the iOS cannot be downgraded. You can use a computer for this: Update your iPhone Using a Computer - User Tip
  2. Clear system caches: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip
  3. Reset your iPhone to Factory Settings, being sure your back up your iPhone, first.


Oct 26, 2024 10:50 PM in response to gibby2988

Deleting voice memos!: I was trying to free up storage space on an older iPhone 6s Plus that I use […]I’ve tried everything suggested on here and nothing works![…]

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Clear Space Using my User Tips:

If you need to clear lots of space, system resources may be using up too much services, making it overheat. 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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