I deleted them my photos and that’s not the issue with my iCloud storage if my actual applications and I got rid of some that caused the most to fill up my iCloud storage and still says that I need to get rid of some space because it’s too full
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iPhone 14, iOS 18
iPhones do not store apps in iCloud – though they may store or back up app data there. Nor do they use iCloud storage for updates. To install an iOS update, you need to have sufficient free device storage.
What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support
Note that deleting photos or videos from your library moves them to the Recently Deleted folder, where they may continue to take up device storage for 30 days (to give you a chance to change your mind about the deletions).
You can delete items from the Recently Deleted album sooner than that, but if you do, they become permanently deleted, which means that you can't get them back.
iPhones do not store apps in iCloud – though they may store or back up app data there. Nor do they use iCloud storage for updates. To install an iOS update, you need to have sufficient free device storage.
What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support
Note that deleting photos or videos from your library moves them to the Recently Deleted folder, where they may continue to take up device storage for 30 days (to give you a chance to change your mind about the deletions).
You can delete items from the Recently Deleted album sooner than that, but if you do, they become permanently deleted, which means that you can't get them back.
How do I free up storage without buying iCloud storage for app updates despite deleting apps and photos?
