iPhone rendered useless by full storage

I have tried deleting stuff, but my storage is still full. I have done multiple tutorials and have had no luck. This device is basically useless now, almost all my apps are offloaded and I have as small of a photo album as I can. What do I do?


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Posted on Oct 28, 2022 05:54 AM

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Oct 28, 2022 06:04 AM in response to LittleHadlie

If your internal storage is full, your only option is to better manage the storage that you have - and delete unused Apps or unneeded data. 


These support pages may prove to be helpful:

About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


“Offloading” Apps can be a helpful method of creating temporary space for a software update.

https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/21/how-to-offload-apps-in-ios-to-save-space-without-deleting-their-data/


Additional information about creating sufficient space for installation of a software update can be found here:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


External storage options can often help with managing limited internal storage. Depending upon your iPad model, the iPad will either have a Lightning or USB-C port - and may therefore require either an Adapter or USB hub to connect the USB Storage device. If your iPad has a Lightning port, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter:


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A

Oct 28, 2022 12:33 PM in response to LittleHadlie

Backup your iPad - then fully erase the iPad. After you reset the iPad, set-up again from the “hello” screen - and restore data from your backup when prompted.


  • Backup

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


  • Reset

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings


  • Restore (manually - if required)

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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