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My phone's 128GB storage is showing only 5GB available

I bought this phone with 128gb and now it is saying i only have 5gb for storage can you change this

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 13, 2026 8:40 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2026 8:41 AM

The 5 GB figure is referring to your free iCloud storage. The 128 GB phone storage can not be changed.

What's the difference between iCloud storage and device storage on your iPhone or iPad? - Apple Support (CA)

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Feb 13, 2026 8:41 AM in response to TaevynAkin

The 5 GB figure is referring to your free iCloud storage. The 128 GB phone storage can not be changed.

What's the difference between iCloud storage and device storage on your iPhone or iPad? - Apple Support (CA)

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