what am i supposed to do when my iphone needs an update but my system data and ios is taking all my storage? i have all my photos on cloud and have all my apps offloaded ?? it wants 23gbs but ios is taking 11gb and system data taking 35gb!?!
iPhone 11, iOS 18
Clearing your System Data:
Use my User Tip: How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage: - User Tip
All of this dark-grey from your screenshot will be cleared:
"system data is 35gbs n its taking my storage leaving my phone a brick that won’t update: what am i supposed to do when my iphone needs an update but my system data and ios is taking all my storage? i have all my photos on cloud and have all my apps offloaded ?? it wants 23gbs but ios is taking 11gb and system data taking 35gb!?!"
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Clearing your System Data
Use my User Tip: How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage: - User Tip
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About 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 Using my User Tips:
system data is 35gbs n its taking my storage leaving my phone a brick that won’t update
