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Does anyone know why my iphone storage is full when i bought 200 GB of icloud storage

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 2, 2021 4:03 PM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2021 4:41 PM

kpat1718 Said:

"Storage: Does anyone know why my iphone storage is full when i bought 200 GB of icloud storage"

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Look into Clearing Space:

There is not be enough internal storage to keep all of this info. Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, try clearing internal storage though use of the following:


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. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

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Sep 2, 2021 4:41 PM in response to kpat1718

kpat1718 Said:

"Storage: Does anyone know why my iphone storage is full when i bought 200 GB of icloud storage"

-------


Look into Clearing Space:

There is not be enough internal storage to keep all of this info. Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, try clearing internal storage though use of the following:


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. So, clearing other may be the way to go about this, as it would be performs through use of a computer.

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