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Storage Question

My phone keeps saying I have no space and I’ve deleted things but it doesn’t reflect and when there’s no space it goes off and on and I’ve bought iCloud space but I don’t even know if that was of any help… please help if you can

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 5, 2022 10:35 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2022 10:04 PM

uju240 Said:

"Storage Question: My phone keeps saying I have no space and I’ve deleted things but it doesn’t reflect and when there’s no space it goes off and on and I’ve bought iCloud space but I don’t even know if that was of any help… please help if you can"

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Removal Of Data from the iPhone itself...


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

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:


And...



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.


And...


C. Rid of "System Data" (Formerly Called "Other"):

Back up your iPad, and then restore your iPad form a backup. For reference, refer to my User Tip:  Clear Other Storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 6, 2022 10:04 PM in response to uju240

uju240 Said:

"Storage Question: My phone keeps saying I have no space and I’ve deleted things but it doesn’t reflect and when there’s no space it goes off and on and I’ve bought iCloud space but I don’t even know if that was of any help… please help if you can"

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Removal Of Data from the iPhone itself...


Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

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:


And...



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.


And...


C. Rid of "System Data" (Formerly Called "Other"):

Back up your iPad, and then restore your iPad form a backup. For reference, refer to my User Tip:  Clear Other Storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Jul 5, 2022 10:45 PM in response to uju240

Hi uju240,

Welcome to the Apple Community.


Apple Support have articles online(links below) that can help you


It is a good idea to back up everything on your iPhone before deleting things:

Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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

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Re: Storage:


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


If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

NB: See: "Manage space on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch"


How to: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


How to: Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

NB: iCloud is mainly for sync. of data across various devices.


Discussion thread: Free up iPhone storage by deleting photos - Apple Community


Hope this helps :-)

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