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How do you free up space on your iPhone?

how do you free up space on your i[hone without paying for extra space?


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Posted on Sep 19, 2021 6:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2021 6:49 PM

Hi,


Remember you cannot pay for extra iPhone storage (cannot be expanded), but you can pay for additional iCloud storage.


Here's a support article that overviews managing and freeing up space: What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


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Sep 19, 2021 6:50 PM in response to kaylabess

kaylabess Said:

"free space: how do you free up space on your i[hone without paying for extra space?"

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Freeing Up Extra Space:

Your iPhone cannot have extra space added to it. It is what it is. So, you need to free up internal 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.

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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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