Setting limits for system data cache on Apple devices

Sipmple_fix wrote:

I don’t actually care about your feelings. I just want my device to work properly. I got help from Apple. I don’t need your sensitive opinions.

I doubt he thought you might care about his feelings. And we don't care if you think something else will better meet your needs. Maybe if you had simply asked how to better manage system data, without guns ablazing, including suggesting this is borderline malicious, which it most assuredly is not and then suggesting you'll go to a different platform, you wouldn't have been challenged by anyone. They say you attract more bees with honey than you do with vinegar. Just a thought.......

Just so you know, Samsung, Google, nor any other cell manufacturer has a facility to limit system data from accumulating over time. You're using a phone released in 2017, 8 years ago. Over the long haul, it's not unusual for system data to accumulate. And sometimes over time, that data can include some corruption. If your iPhone's system data has accumulated to the point it is causing operational issues, simply backup your iPhone, then restore it from backup and system data will be restored to normal levels.

See how to do that here --> Restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch from a backup – Apple Support (AU)

Mac Jim ID wrote:

lobsterghost1 wrote:

I doubt he thought you might care about his feelings. And we don't care if you think something else will better meet your needs. Maybe if you had simply asked how to better manage system data, without guns ablazing, including suggesting this is borderline malicious, which it most assuredly is not and then suggesting you'll go to a different platform, you wouldn't have been challenged by anyone. They say you attract more bees with honey than you do with vinegar. Just a thought.......

Yep, that appeared to have been the issue. Ironically it could have been resolved very quickly as it has on this site before when there was a question about excessive System Data, but there are no limits that can be set on the System Data as asked. The extraneous comments is not typical of a user looking for a solution and going down that path is never the best approach when help is needed.

I should also have pointed out that the authors assertion Apple offering more options to buy more iCloud Storage in no way has anything to do with device storage.

It is very clear to me that Apple has allowed the allocation of system data to run free

No, Apple uses the extra space to optimize the performance of the phone.

This seems to be particularly true for Apple users who have the ability to upgrade their iCloud services.

ALL iPhone users have the ability to upgrade their iCloud storage space, they aren't excluding anyone.

This is borderline malicious practice.

No, nothing of the sort. How is optimizing the phone's performance malicious practice?

Is there any way to set limits for system data cache to prevent it from taking over all usable storage?

No there isn't.

If not I will be looking into devices that allow for more user control of data cache.

This is a user to user forum, Apple is not here. If you feel a different phone would work better for you, then by all means switch to a different phone brand.

lobsterghost1 wrote:

I doubt he thought you might care about his feelings. And we don't care if you think something else will better meet your needs. Maybe if you had simply asked how to better manage system data, without guns ablazing, including suggesting this is borderline malicious, which it most assuredly is not and then suggesting you'll go to a different platform, you wouldn't have been challenged by anyone. They say you attract more bees with honey than you do with vinegar. Just a thought.......

Yep, that appeared to have been the issue. Ironically it could have been resolved very quickly as it has on this site before when there was a question about excessive System Data, but there are no limits that can be set on the System Data as asked. The extraneous comments is not typical of a user looking for a solution and going down that path is never the best approach when help is needed.

Kurtosis12 wrote:

If not I will be looking into devices that allow for more user control of data cache.

This is a user to user forum, Apple is not here. If you feel a different phone would work better for you, then by all means switch to a different phone brand.

Apparently that was meant to hurt our feelings or something. I agree, no one here really cares what device you choose to use, and absolutely use the one that best meets your needs.

Nice, complete answer!

So, let’s backup a little. Are you really using an iPhone 8 Plus or do you have a newer device?

Can you better define the challenges you’re facing? We’d like to help and a clear and concise sentence or two will help a lot.

It’s also worth noting that you’re not addressing Apple or Apple Support here. In fact other than moderating the content to avoid spam, scammers, and personal attacks, they don’t participate.

What actual problem are you having?

Thanks. He seems to be looking for conspiracies where none exsist.