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Storage for 7 plus

What is the “other” that is taking up all the storage space on my phone? And how do I get rid of it please.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 13, 2020 6:34 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2020 6:45 PM

Here is an article that talks about what 'other' storage is

What is "Other" and What Can I Do… - Apple Community


How much space is it taking up? If > 10 GB..


If a forced restart doesn't clear up some 'other' data

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Unfortunately the only other way I've found that works is to backup your phone, reset to factory settings (erases your device), and restore from that backup

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

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

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

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Jul 13, 2020 6:45 PM in response to Rosebland314

Here is an article that talks about what 'other' storage is

What is "Other" and What Can I Do… - Apple Community


How much space is it taking up? If > 10 GB..


If a forced restart doesn't clear up some 'other' data

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Unfortunately the only other way I've found that works is to backup your phone, reset to factory settings (erases your device), and restore from that backup

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

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

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

Storage for 7 plus

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