How to clear Your iPhone’s storage – Guide
If you’re running low on storage space on your older iPhone, there are a few simple steps you can take to free up some room. Uninstalling apps, music and movies you no longer need is a good start. However, it’s important to note that your phone’s storage is divided into two categories: System Data (formerly known as ‘Other’) and iOS versions released after 2017.
Freeing up space on your iPhone can help it run faster and make room for apps and updates.
How to clear ‘Other’ storage on iPhone
Freeing up space on your iPhone is possible with a few simple steps. From deleting old files to using cloud storage, there are various ways to reclaim the storage capacity of your device.
Clear Safari cache
The Safari browser cache, the smallest fruit hanging on your other store, can quickly grow to a gigabyte if not emptied regularly. Cleaning it is easy, however, so make sure to do so for optimal performance.
Users can access the Settings app by launching it on their device.
Tap the “Clear site history and data” option, then confirm by tapping “Clear history and data” on the pop-up.
Delete messages automatically
The Messaging app is programmed to save all your text messages indefinitely, but you can adjust the settings to free up space by setting a shorter time period for storage.
Users can access the Settings app by launching it on their device.
Tap Messages, scroll down to Message History and select Keep messages to store your conversations.
Regularly deleting old messages can help keep your inbox organized: set a timeline for how long you want to keep emails, such as one year or even just 30 days.
Final note
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