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Insane 'System data' size on iPhone

On a 64 GB phone, the system data is about 20 GB !!

This is after I reset the phone once, cleared all caches,history logs etc - the usual suspects.



Any suggestions to reduce it?




Posted on Jul 6, 2022 11:49 PM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2022 11:55 PM

XySunny Said:

Insane 'System data' size on iPhone: On a 64 GB phone, the system data is about 20 GB !! This is after I reset the phone once, cleared all caches,history logs etc - the usual suspects. Any suggestions to reduce it?"

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Ridding of "System Data":

System Data (formerly called "Other"), basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.  Use my User Tip to fix this: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

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Jul 6, 2022 11:55 PM in response to XySunny

XySunny Said:

Insane 'System data' size on iPhone: On a 64 GB phone, the system data is about 20 GB !! This is after I reset the phone once, cleared all caches,history logs etc - the usual suspects. Any suggestions to reduce it?"

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Ridding of "System Data":

System Data (formerly called "Other"), basically contains unnecessary files such as caches that are used for system ease of use - all of which gather over time. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use.  Use my User Tip to fix this: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

Insane 'System data' size on iPhone

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