You can clear the “other” storage on your iPhone to free up space and make it run more efficiently. The other storage category is mostly filled with cache and system files created by Safari, the Mail app, and iOS itself. Here’s how to clean up a significant portion of your other storage files on your iPhone.
What is other file in storage?
In the Android smartphone’s internal memory, any unspecified data files are categorized as “Other.” And this is what’s taking up space in your phone’s Other drive.
How do I get rid of other storage on my iPad Air 2?
How do I delete Other storage?
- Open Settings.
- Tap General.
- Tap iPhone [or iPad] Storage.
- Now scroll down through the various apps listed below the storage graph and you’ll see a list of apps and the amount of storage they are currently using.
- Select one of them and you’ll be given a more detailed breakdown.
How do you get rid of other storage on iPhone?
Here are some ways to clear your iPhone’s Other storage of unnecessary content:
- Clear Your Safari Cache. Safari caches are one of the biggest culprits of Other storage growing out of hand.
- Cut Down on Streaming If You Can.
- Delete Old iMessage and Mail Data.
- Delete and Re-Install Some Apps.
- Back Up and Reset Your iPhone.
How do I delete other data from my system?
From the Settings menu, scroll down to Safari and select “Clear History and Website Data”. This will remove most cached data associated with your web browser. If you’re using another browser, such as Chrome or Firefox, repeat the steps with that browser in Settings.
What is “other” storage on an iPhone or iPad?
What is “Other” Storage on an iPhone or iPad? Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to your computer, open iTunes, and you’ll see a large amount of space used by “Other” storage. iTunes won’t let you delete any of this “Other” data to free up space. Other storage is just other types of data that iTunes can’t display and manage for you.
Why is my storage full on my iPhone or iPad?
If you have iOS or iPadOS 13, your iPhone or iPad storage is full, and the storage is mostly taken up by “Other” storage, update your device to iOS or iPadOS 13.6.1 or later. An issue in iOS or iPadOS 13 might prevent the system from freeing up storage for you.
How do iOS and iPadOS monitor storage on my Device?
iOS and iPadOS monitor the storage on your device by analyzing how much space each app uses. You can also check the storage on your device in Settings, iTunes, or the Finder on your computer.
What apps are taking up space on my iPhone or iPad?
You can quickly see what apps are taking up space on your iPhone or iPad by checking out the Usage folder in the Settings app. Open the Settings app. Tap General. Tap iPhone [or iPad] Storage.
