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Will deleting iPhone text messages free up storage space?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 2, 2023 7:01 PM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2023 8:28 PM

Technically, yes, but texts take up very little room. Deleting them would hardly make a dent.

Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


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

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


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Jan 2, 2023 8:28 PM in response to JKJK_

Technically, yes, but texts take up very little room. Deleting them would hardly make a dent.

Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


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

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


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support

Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Jan 2, 2023 8:43 PM in response to JKJK_

JKJK_ Said:

"Storage: Will deleting iPhone text messages free up storage space?"

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