After the latest iOS update, my iPhone's storage plummeted from 128GB to 32GB. I've tried troubleshooting steps to no avail. This seems linked to the update. Need your help to restore my device's storage and functionality.

Storage Shrunk from 128GB to 32GB After Latest iOS Update.

I’m using iPhone 7.

I'm facing a perplexing issue after the recent iOS update – my iPhone's storage has dropped from 128GB to a mere 32GB. 📱💔 . I have tried restarting phone but didn’t work

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 09:52 PM

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Aug 16, 2023 10:16 PM in response to Hasnain_ali

Hasnain_ali Said:

"After the latest iOS update, my iPhone's storage plummeted from 128GB to 32GB. I've tried troubleshooting steps to no avail. This seems linked to the update. Need your help to restore my device's storage and functionality."

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Troubleshooting Storage Consumption After an Update:


A. Clear Space Using my User Tips:

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:


B. Report this as a Bug to Apple:

Do your Part: These are user-to-user forums. Apple rarely reads these forums on their own time as it is. So, provide Apple with feedback on this.  Apple wont get back to you directly, but the more they hear of this, the more they will know what is going on, and what needs to be fixed.

To Provide Feedback:

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that this all started after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed form there as necessary

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After the latest iOS update, my iPhone's storage plummeted from 128GB to 32GB. I've tried troubleshooting steps to no avail. This seems linked to the update. Need your help to restore my device's storage and functionality.

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