marianojose

Q: iPhone Storage

How can I free up storage space on my 16gb iPhone 6s? I only have 300 pictures, no videos, and few texts.

Posted on Sep 19, 2016 3:12 PM

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  • by jameson.h,

    jameson.h jameson.h Sep 20, 2016 12:02 PM in response to marianojose
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    Sep 20, 2016 12:02 PM in response to marianojose

    Greetings, marianojose!

     

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!  It looks like you're looking for a way to free up some space on your 16GB iPhone.  I make sure there's enough room for new media on my iPhone regularly, so I would be happy to help you do the same.

     

    First, it's helpful to be able to see what is taking up room on your phone.  This article will give you some ideas to try:  Check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

     

    A good way to clear up some space is to use the iCloud Photo Library for your photos, and enable the setting called "Optimize iPhone Storage" in Settings > iCloud > Photos.  More information about that can be found in this document, particularly in the section I am including below:  iCloud Photo Library

    If you turn on Optimize Storage, iCloud Photo Library automatically manages the size of your library on your device. Your original photos and videos are stored in iCloud and space-saving versions are kept on your device. Your library is optimized only when you need space, starting with the photos and videos you access least. You can download the original photos and videos over Wi-Fi or cellular when you need them. You can use Optimize Storage on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.

    You automatically get 5GB of free storage with your iCloud account, but if you need more, you can upgrade that using these instructions:  iCloud storage upgrades and downgrades

     

    Have a great rest of your week!