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how do I free up space on my iPhone

how may I free up space on my iphone


Posted on Aug 3, 2021 7:52 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2021 8:01 PM

pixilr Said:

"how may I free up space on my iphone"

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Clearing Storage Space:


What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

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B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also..


C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storages named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.

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Aug 3, 2021 8:01 PM in response to pixilr

pixilr Said:

"how may I free up space on my iphone"

--------


Clearing Storage Space:


What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

Also...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.

Also..


C. Clear "Other":

Clear the storages named "Other". It basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tips. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.

Aug 3, 2021 7:55 PM in response to pixilr

Freeing up storage space on your iPhone.


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201656


Manage your photo and video storage

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205703


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211686


how do I free up space on my iPhone

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