How do I clear “System Data” a little bit more?!?

So my phone has 32GB of storage, but i already ran out. My apps include 7.07GB, I have 25 photos, cleared all my web cache, I have 31 GB

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 14, 2025 6:56 AM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2025 7:29 AM

NoobyzXD wrote:

Does I backup like, everything, everything? I might try it, but I think the problem is 32gb .-. I gotta consider getting a new phone

Yes, YES you do! Apple doesn't sell ANY iPhone with less than 128GB of memory these days. And with Apple Intelligence, even that is not enough in my opinion. You're dealing with a phone that is now 10 years old and woefully out of date, lacks enough memory in todays world, can't run the newest iOS versions and it is time to get a new modern iPhone. Since you are someone who keeps their phone a long time, don't skimp on memory. Buy the most memory you can afford as once purchased, memory on an iPhone can never be increased.

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Aug 14, 2025 7:29 AM in response to NoobyzXD

NoobyzXD wrote:

Does I backup like, everything, everything? I might try it, but I think the problem is 32gb .-. I gotta consider getting a new phone

Yes, YES you do! Apple doesn't sell ANY iPhone with less than 128GB of memory these days. And with Apple Intelligence, even that is not enough in my opinion. You're dealing with a phone that is now 10 years old and woefully out of date, lacks enough memory in todays world, can't run the newest iOS versions and it is time to get a new modern iPhone. Since you are someone who keeps their phone a long time, don't skimp on memory. Buy the most memory you can afford as once purchased, memory on an iPhone can never be increased.

Aug 15, 2025 9:16 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

IdrisSeabright wrote:


NoobyzXD wrote:

Maybe. But 10 years is crazy
Yes, 10 years is a crazy long time to stick with a phone.

Indeed! It's actually remarkable, given the advancements in technology over the last 10 years, a 10 year old iPhone still works. Quite a testament to Apple, actually. But as in all electronic devices, they don't have a forever lifespan. The Author is likely already seeing support for apps dwindle on their phone. It's iOS can't support anything higher than iOS 15.8.4 and with each passing day, less and less will be supported on the phone.

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