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Extremely high system data on iPhone storage

Hi, I just got a 1TB iPhone 14 Pro Max. My iPhone storage keeps maxing out because it is showing that system data is around 900+GB. The iPhone barely has 70GB file and App data. So I don’t understand what is causing this extremely high system data. It clears up if I restart the phone. But it seems to be happening (maxing out) on a daily basis.

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 12, 2022 7:39 PM

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R_Gabriel

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Oct 13, 2022 4:22 PM in response to S_Hasan

Hi S_Hasan,

It might be helpful for you to speak with Apple directly about this issue. Click the link below, choose the phone number for your region from the list, and call when it is convenient.

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Kindest regards!

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