My WhatsApp storage is full when iCloud storage shows only 1.3 GB used

I deleted all my apps and I’m only left with WhatsApp which is giving me problem with this storage full thing


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Original Title: my iCloud storage is 1.3 GB of 200 GB used, but my WhatsApp storage keeps on saying is full. help me out!


Posted on Jun 5, 2025 3:50 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2025 4:01 PM

iCloud storage has nothing to do with the storage on your phone. The storage size of your phone is a fixed size and cannot be increased.

If you need more storage on your phone, you will need to delete something.


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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Jun 5, 2025 4:01 PM in response to banele247

iCloud storage has nothing to do with the storage on your phone. The storage size of your phone is a fixed size and cannot be increased.

If you need more storage on your phone, you will need to delete something.


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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