System Data taking all drive space on iPhone XR

System Data is taking all drive space in my IPhone XR running IOS 18.5



iPhone XR, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 12:37 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2026 3:00 AM

Straightforward task to remove it

Back up the phone, Erase all content & settings, Set up the phone again, restoring the backup.


Resources:


Back Up: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Erase & Restore: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Then add back credit cards, sign back into accounts etc.


More difficult task is finding out which third party app or game is filling it with junk


 

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Jan 16, 2026 3:00 AM in response to iSkyBrandon

Straightforward task to remove it

Back up the phone, Erase all content & settings, Set up the phone again, restoring the backup.


Resources:


Back Up: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Erase & Restore: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


Then add back credit cards, sign back into accounts etc.


More difficult task is finding out which third party app or game is filling it with junk


 

System Data taking all drive space on iPhone XR

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