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How do I delete the other system data

I’ve deleted all my app, pictures, messages, calls,and emails yet it says I don’t have storage.it’s mostly the “other” that is taking up my storage but I don’t know how to remove it

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 29, 2021 10:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2021 11:06 PM

cristal141 Said:

"How do I delete the other system data: I’ve deleted all my app, pictures, messages, calls,and emails yet it says I don’t have storage.it’s mostly the “other” that is taking up my storage but I don’t know how to remove it"

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Clearing "Other":

Clear the storage 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 29, 2021 11:06 PM in response to cristal141

cristal141 Said:

"How do I delete the other system data: I’ve deleted all my app, pictures, messages, calls,and emails yet it says I don’t have storage.it’s mostly the “other” that is taking up my storage but I don’t know how to remove it"

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Clearing "Other":

Clear the storage 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.

How do I delete the other system data

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