{"id":61170,"date":"2026-07-29T15:56:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=61170"},"modified":"2026-07-29T15:56:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T15:56:28","slug":"got-an-iphone-memory-is-full-message-heres-what-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/iphone-memory-full.html","title":{"rendered":"Got an iPhone Memory Is Full Message? Here\u2019s What to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you got the \u201ciPhone memory is full\u201d message, you\u2019re about to run out of storage space. Not only does this prevent you from saving new data, but it can also cause your iPhone to malfunction.<\/p>\r\n<p>We analyzed dozens of stories about how users resolved this warning, and we honed in on the most efficient methods to free up a LOT of storage space quickly and safely.<\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"pinpoint-cause\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_pinpoint_the_cause_of_the_iphone_storage_is_full_message\"><\/span>How to Pinpoint the Cause of the \u2018iPhone Storage Is Full\u2019 Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Before you jump into deleting random files or optimizing iOS, analyze your device\u2019s storage allocation. Fortunately, iOS does most of the heavy lifting for you; not only does it calculate how much storage space you have, but it also shows how it\u2019s being used. With this information, you can prioritize your most resource-intensive data and find potential clutter.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>General<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>In the General menu, select <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61189 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-482x500.png\" alt=\"General page in the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>The colorful bar at the top of the page represents your iPhone\u2019s local storage space and how it\u2019s being allocated to different types of data. Take note of which categories (except for iOS and System Data) consume the most storage, and prioritize them during the cleanup.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10  aligncenter wp-image-61190\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Storage-Allocation-Bar-500x300.png\" alt=\"Storage bar in the iPhone Storage page in the Settings app\" width=\"245\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Storage-Allocation-Bar-500x300.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Storage-Allocation-Bar-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Storage-Allocation-Bar-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Storage-Allocation-Bar.png 1169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>The iOS category isn\u2019t accessible to users, so you can\u2019t influence its size. System Data is also a protected category, but there are a few workarounds that can indirectly clean it up. If this category takes up a lot of space on your device, check out our <a href=\"\/howto\/clear-system-storage-iphone.html\">guide on clearing System Data on iPhones<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; Depending on your data, <b>Recommendations<\/b> may appear in the iPhone Storage page. These are cleanup suggestions from iOS, based on your current storage (e.g., reviewing large videos, offloading unused apps, etc.). Using these recommendations can give your iPhone a bit more breathing room before you use more thorough cleanup methods (especially if you get the warning that says \u201ciPhone Memory Full: The device will not work!\u201d).<\/div>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10  aligncenter wp-image-61192\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Offload-Apps-Recommendations-500x289.png\" alt=\"App Offloading recommendations in the iPhone Storage page of the Settings app\" width=\"245\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Offload-Apps-Recommendations-500x289.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Offload-Apps-Recommendations-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Offload-Apps-Recommendations-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Offload-Apps-Recommendations.png 1169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_remove_the_iphone_storage_is_full_message\"><\/span>How to Remove the \u2018iPhone Storage Is Full\u2019 Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Every method in this guide boils down to deleting unnecessary files on your iPhone to reclaim storage space\u2013that\u2019s the only way to fix the \u201ciPhone Memory Full\u201d message (except for <a href=\"#fix-storage\">bugs<\/a>). But we can show you how to do it faster and way more conveniently.<\/p>\r\n<p>To help you stay organized in your efforts, we focused on the three main categories: your photo library, apps, and messages (and their attachments). While all iPhones are unique, this should give you a good starting point.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_clean_up_your_photos_library\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">1.<\/span> <span id=\"clean-library\">Clean Up Your Photos Library<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Most iPhone users have a massive photo library, whether or not they realize it\u2013especially if iCloud optimization for Photos isn\u2019t being utilized. Old screenshots, similar-looking selfies, Live Photos that don\u2019t need to be live, and high-resolution videos can quickly eat up your storage space. So in this section, we\u2019ll show you how to get rid of the \u201ciPhone Memory Full\u201d pop-up and clean your library as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"delete-media\">Delete Unwanted Photos and Videos<\/h4>\r\n<p>While you can use the native Photos app to manually delete photos and videos, we strongly recommend using a third-party cleaning app\u2013especially if you have a massive library. Third-party apps are specially designed to make cleanup faster and more convenient, especially compared to native features.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are several you can choose from in the App Store, but we\u2019ll be featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clever Cleaner: AI Cleanup App<\/a> in this guide. The app is small enough not to overwhelm your storage, it covers the most notorious media clutter generated in your library, and it\u2019s completely free (and ad-free) as of this writing.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick rundown of Clever Cleaner\u2019s main features:<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-61196\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner tools\" width=\"2222\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools.png 2222w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools-500x203.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools-1536x622.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-iOS-Tools-2048x830.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2222px) 100vw, 2222px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>Similars:<\/b> Unlike the native Photos app, Clever Cleaner can <a href=\"\/howto\/remove-duplicate-photos-iphone.html\">remove duplicate photos<\/a> and similar photos from your iPhone.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Heavies:<\/b> Also missing from native iOS, you can <a href=\"\/howto\/sort-videos-by-size-on-iphone.html\">sort videos by size<\/a> and by date, as well as <a href=\"\/howto\/compress-a-video-on-iphone.html\">compress videos<\/a> to reduce their file size (if you don\u2019t want to delete them, which is also an option).<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Swipe:<\/b> All your photos are sorted by month; you can then review them individually and use swipe gestures to keep or delete each one as they appear.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Screenshots:<\/b> Your screenshots are all compiled in the app and you can instantly remove them with one button.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Live Photos:<\/b> You can <a href=\"\/howto\/remove-live-photos-on-iphone.html\">remove the \u201cLive\u201d part from your Live Photos<\/a>, which greatly reduces their file size, one by one or all at once.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Clever Cleaner: AI Cleanup App<\/a> from the App Store.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Run Clever Cleaner. Then, tap <b>Manage access<\/b> and grant the app full access to your photo library.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61197 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Installation-Process-482x500.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner App Store page and access button\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Installation-Process-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Installation-Process-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Installation-Process-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Installation-Process.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>The <b>Similars<\/b> tool will show up automatically. Tap any group of photos to review it. Alternatively, you can tap <b>Smart Cleanup<\/b> to instantly remove all the duplicate and similar photos in your library.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>When you review a group of similars, Clever Cleaner will automatically choose the \u201cBest Copy\u201d for you (the rest are selected for deletion). Alternatively, you can manually select which photos you want to delete. To proceed, tap <b>Move to Trash<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61199 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Similar-Photos-482x500.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner similar photo cleaning tool interface\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Similar-Photos-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Similar-Photos-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Similar-Photos-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Similar-Photos.png 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once you\u2019ve deleted all the duplicate and similar photos in your library, tap the <b>Empty Trash<\/b> button at the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, tap <b>Delete<\/b> in the pop-up dialog to confirm the action. Don\u2019t forget to delete your photos again from the <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> album in the Photos app (Collections &gt; Utilities).<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61200 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Trash-Feature-482x500.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner trash feature and deleted photos\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Trash-Feature-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Trash-Feature-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Trash-Feature-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Clever-Cleaner-Trash-Feature.png 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>After eliminating your similar and duplicate photos, make sure to try out Clever Cleaner\u2019s other features; on each tool page, you\u2019ll see how much storage is being used by each media type. You might just free up a few dozen gigabytes after using it once!<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; Clever Cleaner is completely free as of this writing, and the developers stated that early users will retain free access <b>forever<\/b>\u2013even if free updates are introduced in the future.<\/div>\r\n<h4>Empty the Recently Deleted Album<\/h4>\r\n<p>Whenever you delete photos and videos, whether you\u2019re using the native Photos app or a third-party alternative, they don\u2019t get erased immediately. First, they stay in the Recently Deleted album (in the Photos app) for 30 days before getting automatically deleted. Here\u2019s how to get rid of them automatically:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Photos app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Navigate to the <b>Collections<\/b> page, then scroll down to the <b>Utilities<\/b> section. Tap <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> (you\u2019ll need your biometrics data or passcode to open it).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>Select<\/b> in the top right corner of the screen.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61202 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Recently-Deleted-Album-482x500.png\" alt=\"Recently Deleted album in the Photos app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Recently-Deleted-Album-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Recently-Deleted-Album-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Recently-Deleted-Album-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Recently-Deleted-Album.png 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select the files you want to delete. Then, tap the <b>menu button<\/b> &gt; <b>Delete<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, tap <b>Delete From All Devices<\/b> to confirm the action.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61203 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Erase-Recently-Deleted-482x500.png\" alt=\"Deleting photos from the Recently Deleted album in the Photos app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Erase-Recently-Deleted-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Erase-Recently-Deleted-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Erase-Recently-Deleted-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Photos-Erase-Recently-Deleted.png 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_review_your_apps_and_their_data\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">2.<\/span> Review Your Apps and Their Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Many iPhone applications end up consuming dozens of gigabytes over time\u2013mobile games with multiple huge maps (like Call of Duty), media streaming apps that let you download offline content, messaging and social media apps with large caches, etc. This makes them primary cleanup targets for fixing the \u201ciPhone memory is full\u201d pop-up.<\/p>\r\n<p>This section covers not just how to delete unwanted apps, but also how to clean up apps you don\u2019t necessarily want to get rid of (so you can reduce their total size).<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"delete-apps\">Delete Unused Apps<\/h4>\r\n<p>Eliminate old and unused apps without mercy\u2013that old puzzle game you only played until level 3 might just give you back 1 or 2 GB. And some apps can silently accumulate more and more data, even if you never open them (through automatic updates). Here\u2019s the fastest way to delete an app from your iPhone:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>On your home screen or App Library, find the app you want to delete.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap and hold its icon until a context menu appears, then select <b>Remove App<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, in the pop-up dialog that appears, select <b>Delete App<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61205 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Home-Delete-App-482x500.png\" alt=\"An app being deleted from an iPhone's home screen\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Home-Delete-App-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Home-Delete-App-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Home-Delete-App-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Home-Delete-App.png 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; If you want to know how much storage space certain apps consume over time (because many apps increase as they get updated), or if you want to find large or old apps to delete, you can check the iPhone Storage page we covered <a href=\"#pinpoint-cause\">earlier in the guide<\/a>\u2013just scroll down.<\/div>\r\n<h4 id=\"remove-downloads\">Remove Offline Downloads From Streaming Apps<\/h4>\r\n<p>Most popular media streaming apps, like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify, let you download or save content to your iPhone\u2019s local storage device so you can access it offline. This takes up disk space unnecessarily, especially if you don\u2019t plan on accessing the content anytime soon.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; Some streaming apps also have an auto-download feature (like Netflix\u2019s Smart Downloads) that automatically saves content in the background. Make sure to check your app settings and disable it.<\/div>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Music app (or whatever streaming app you want to clean up).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>From the bottom menu, select <b>Library<\/b>. Then, tap <b>Downloaded<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>Songs<\/b> or <b>Playlists<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61207 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Apple-Music-Downloaded-Media-482x500.png\" alt=\"Downloaded Media page in the Apple Music app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Apple-Music-Downloaded-Media-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Apple-Music-Downloaded-Media-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Apple-Music-Downloaded-Media-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Apple-Music-Downloaded-Media.png 867w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Beside the song or playlist you want to remove from your downloads, tap the <b>meatball menu<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, in the context menu that appears, tap <b>Delete from Library<\/b> (you might have to scroll down the menu a bit).<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61208 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Music-Delete-Downloaded-Songs-482x500.png\" alt=\"Deleting downloaded songs in the Apple Music app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Music-Delete-Downloaded-Songs-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Music-Delete-Downloaded-Songs-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Music-Delete-Downloaded-Songs-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Music-Delete-Downloaded-Songs.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>While these instructions cover Apple Music, most streaming apps have a similar interface, so the process should look pretty much the same elsewhere.<\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"app-cache\">Clear App Cache<\/h4>\r\n<p>App caches are the hidden killers of storage space on mobile devices. You won\u2019t notice it immediately, but over time, many of your favorite social apps can end up 10x their original size after accumulating hundreds of temporary files (mostly composed of images and videos).<\/p>\r\n<p>Fortunately, most commonly used apps have built-in cache management features that you can use to manually clear temporary files. We\u2019ll demonstrate how it works in the Telegram app:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Telegram app (or whichever app you want to clean up).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Navigate to the <b>Settings<\/b> page.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down and select <b>Data and Storage<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>At the top of the Data and Storage page, tap <b>Storage Usage<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61209 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Storage-Settings-482x500.png\" alt=\"Telegram settings page and Data and Storage option\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Storage-Settings-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Storage-Settings-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Storage-Settings-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Storage-Settings.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap the Clear <b>Entire Cache<\/b> button.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, tap <b>Clear Entire Cache<\/b> again to confirm the action.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61211 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Clear-Cache-Tool-482x500.png\" alt=\"Cache management feature in the Telegram app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Clear-Cache-Tool-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Clear-Cache-Tool-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Clear-Cache-Tool-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Telegram-Clear-Cache-Tool.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; If the specific app you want to clean up doesn\u2019t have a cache management feature or file downloads, the easiest way to clear its data is to uninstall and reinstall the app.<\/div>\r\n<h3 class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_clear_space_taken_up_by_messages\"><\/span><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\">3.<\/span> <span id=\"clear-messages\">Clear Space Taken Up by Messages<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>iPhone messages can take up way more storage space than you think! But the text data itself is not the problem\u2013attachments are. Attachments are the photos, videos, and other media you send and receive through the Messages app, and they can reach up to 100 MB per file. We\u2019ll show you two ways to clean them up and get rid of the \u201ciPhone storage is full\u201d message.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Delete Old Conversations<\/h4>\r\n<p>The fastest way to clean up your messages and attachments is to delete the messages themselves. We recommend starting with the oldest ones first, which should be located at the very bottom of the pile.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; You can also tell iOS to automatically delete old messages via the Settings app, which we cover in <a href=\"#messages-autodelete\">this section<\/a> of the guide.<\/div>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Messages app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>In the top left corner of the screen, tap <b>Edit<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>Select Messages<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Choose the messages you want to delete, then tap the <b>trash button &#x1f5d1;&#xfe0f;<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, in the context menu that appears, tap <b>Delete<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; The Messages app has its own Recently Deleted folder, which you also need to clean up to reclaim storage space. To access it, open the Messages app &gt; tap the menu button in the top right corner of the conversations page &gt; tap <b>Recently Deleted<\/b>.<\/div>\r\n<h4>Remove Only Attachments From Messages<\/h4>\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to get rid of the messages themselves, you can opt to delete only the attachments\u2013which take up way more storage space than the text itself anyway. We\u2019ll show you the fastest way to eliminate the largest attachments in your inbox.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; You can also delete individual attachments by opening any message &gt; contact name &gt; Photos.<\/div>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>General<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>In the General settings page, select <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61189 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-482x500.png\" alt=\"General page in the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-General-Tool.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down to your list of apps. Then, find and select <b>Messages<\/b> (you can use the search bar at the bottom to find it faster).<\/li>\r\n\t<li>In the Messages app menu, tap one of the featured conversations.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61212 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Large-Attachments-482x500.png\" alt=\"List of the biggest attachments in the Messages app via the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Large-Attachments-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Large-Attachments-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Large-Attachments-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Large-Attachments.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>Edit<\/b> in the top right corner of the screen.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, select the items you want to delete, then tap the <b>trash button &#x1f5d1;&#xfe0f;<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61213 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Delete-Attachments-482x500.png\" alt=\"Deleting the largest attachments in the Messages app via the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Delete-Attachments-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Delete-Attachments-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Delete-Attachments-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Messages-Delete-Attachments.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Attachments deleted using this method are immediately removed from your device, not sent to a Recently Deleted folder\u2013so review your selection carefully.<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; The data types we covered in this guide usually consume the most storage space on the average user\u2019s iPhone; however, each device is different, just like its user\u2013so let your own behavior guide your cleaning strategy. For example, maybe Books or Podcasts take up most of your storage. In that case, your next best move is to delete books from the Books app or remove downloaded podcast episodes.<\/div>\r\n<h2 id=\"fix-storage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_fix_an_iphone_storage_is_full_warning_that_keeps_coming_back\"><\/span>How to Fix an \u2018iPhone Storage Is Full\u2019 Warning That Keeps Coming Back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you already used the methods in this guide, and you\u2019re still getting \u201ciPhone memory is full\u201d message spam, iOS might be experiencing a bug. In this section, we\u2019ll cover two ways to fix the error.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restart_your_iphone_to_refresh_storage_calculations\"><\/span>Restart Your iPhone to Refresh Storage Calculations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The simplest and most common reason why you still see \u201ciPhone Storage is Full\u201d, even after cleaning up, is because iOS hasn\u2019t recalculated its available storage space yet. You can \u201cforce\u201d iOS to run its calculation by rebooting your iPhone:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>General<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the General settings page, then tap <b>Shut Down<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61214 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-482x500.png\" alt=\"Shut Down option in the iOS Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Drag the slider rightward to start the shutdown process and wait for your iPhone to fully shut off. Then, press and hold the power button until it turns back on.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-61215\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Shut-Down-Slider-500x235.png\" alt=\"Shut Down slider on an iPhone\" width=\"245\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Shut-Down-Slider-500x235.png 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Shut-Down-Slider-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Shut-Down-Slider-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Shut-Down-Slider.png 1169w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>After restarting your iPhone, give it a few minutes to reindex your data. Then, check the iPhone Storage page if the storage calculation has changed.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"perform_a_full_iphone_reset\"><\/span>Perform a Full iPhone Reset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>While much less common than indexing lag, iOS can occasionally experience software corruption that either impacts storage calculation or prevents unwanted files from getting deleted.<\/p>\r\n<p>The only way to reliably solve this issue is to perform a \u201cfactory reset\u201d of your iPhone. Don\u2019t worry\u2014any user data that isn\u2019t backed up to iCloud already will automatically be saved to Apple\u2019s servers, so you can download your files again after resetting your device.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap General.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the page and select <b>Transfer or Reset iPhone<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61214 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-482x500.png\" alt=\"Shut Down option in the iOS Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iOS-Settings-Shut-Down.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>Erase All Content and Settings<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Review the data that will get wiped by the reset. Then, tap <b>Continue<\/b> and follow the rest of the wizard.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61217 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iPhone-Erase-Settings-482x500.png\" alt=\"Data erasure customization settings for iPhone\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iPhone-Erase-Settings-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iPhone-Erase-Settings-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iPhone-Erase-Settings-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iPhone-Erase-Settings.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\" role=\"alert\">&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; This method only makes sense if you\u2019ve already deleted a significant amount of data from your iPhone, but you keep encountering the storage warning. Don\u2019t back up and reset your iPhone without cleaning it first, since you\u2019ll just keep encountering the same warning.<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_avoid_seeing_the_iphone_storage_is_full_message_again\"><\/span>How to Avoid Seeing the \u2018iPhone Storage Is Full\u2019 Message Again<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Don\u2019t stop after cleaning your iPhone. If you know that you\u2019ll have to face this warning again in the near future, we recommend taking the steps now to optimize your device. In this section, we\u2019ll show you how to reduce how much storage gets consumed by the data types we previously discussed.<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"optimize-icloud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"enable_icloud_photos_and_optimize_iphone_storage\"><\/span>Enable iCloud Photos and Optimize iPhone Storage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>iCloud is Apple\u2019s cloud data storage and synchronization tool. It has an optional feature called \u201cOptimize iPhone Storage\u201d, which keeps the high-resolution copies of your photos and videos in the cloud. Only lower-resolution versions are stored on your device\u2014which are MUCH smaller.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-success\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1; Don\u2019t worry\u2014iOS automatically downloads the high-res versions whenever you attempt to view them, as long as you\u2019re connected to the internet.<\/div>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap your <b>Apple ID<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Tap <b>iCloud<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61218 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apple-ID-Button-482x500.png\" alt=\"Apple ID button in the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apple-ID-Button-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apple-ID-Button-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apple-ID-Button-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apple-ID-Button.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>In the <b>Saved to iCloud<\/b> section, select <b>Photos<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Enable the <b>Sync this iPhone<\/b> and <b>Optimize iPhone Storage<\/b> settings.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61219 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iCloud-Settings-iPhone-482x500.png\" alt=\"iCloud settings page and synchronization options\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iCloud-Settings-iPhone-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iCloud-Settings-iPhone-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iCloud-Settings-iPhone-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/iCloud-Settings-iPhone.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>After activating iCloud, make sure that your iPhone is connected to a stable network, then keep it locked and charged for a while. This allows iOS enough time and resources to upload your library, reindex your data, and adjust its storage calculations.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"turn_on_offload_unused_apps\"><\/span>Turn On Offload Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>\u201cOffloading\u201d an app means deleting the application itself, while keeping your user data stored on the device. This is useful if you need to use the app again later, but want to reclaim as much storage space as possible right now.<\/p>\r\n<p>We\u2019ll show you a useful setting called <b>Offload Unused Apps<\/b>, which automatically does this for your least-used applications.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap <b>Apps<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Find and select the <b>App Store<\/b> app (it should be near the top of the list).<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61220 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-App-Store-482x500.png\" alt=\"App Store option in the Apps page of the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-App-Store-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-App-Store-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-App-Store-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-App-Store.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down to the bottom of the page and activate the toggle switch beside <b>Offload Unused Apps<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61221 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/App-Store-Settings-Offloading-482x500.png\" alt=\"App Store settings page and auto-offload options\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/App-Store-Settings-Offloading-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/App-Store-Settings-Offloading-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/App-Store-Settings-Offloading-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/App-Store-Settings-Offloading.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3 id=\"messages-autodelete\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"set_messages_to_delete_automatically\"><\/span>Set Messages to Delete Automatically<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you tend to receive a lot of messages and media attachments, you can set the Messages app to delete old ones automatically. Just note that activating this setting will <b>immediately delete any existing messages<\/b> past the selected range.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Open the Settings app.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll all the way down and select <b>Apps<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Find and select the <b>Messages<\/b> app.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61223 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-Messages-482x500.png\" alt=\"Messages settings in the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-Messages-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-Messages-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-Messages-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Settings-Apps-Messages.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n\t<li>Scroll down to the <b>Message History<\/b> section and tap <b>Keep Messages<\/b>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Select the option you want. Note that choosing <b>30 Days<\/b> or <b>1 Year<\/b> will <b>automatically delete old messages<\/b>.<br \/>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-61224 size-large\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Messages-App-Auto-Delete-482x500.png\" alt=\"Auto-delete options for Messages in the Settings app\" width=\"482\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Messages-App-Auto-Delete-482x500.png 482w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Messages-App-Auto-Delete-289x300.png 289w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Messages-App-Auto-Delete-768x797.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Messages-App-Auto-Delete.png 1220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div class=\"alert alert-info\" role=\"alert\">&#x1f4a1;Even if you use these tips, you\u2019ll get a lot further by applying basic storage hygiene. Regularly delete unnecessary photos (<a href=\"#delete-media\">which is easier using an app<\/a>), delete apps you don\u2019t use anymore, don\u2019t download anything you don\u2019t need, and observe which data types consume the most storage on your device over time, so you can keep an eye on them.<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Since we covered a lot of cleanup and optimization tips in this guide, here\u2019s a summary of every method we covered, along with their links:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>First, <a href=\"#clean-library\">clean up your photo library<\/a>. If you use iCloud for Photos, consider using the <a href=\"#optimize-icloud\">Optimize iPhone Storage<\/a> feature.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Next, review your apps. <a href=\"#delete-apps\">Delete unwanted apps<\/a>, <a href=\"#remove-downloads\">remove offline downloads<\/a>, and <a href=\"#app-cache\">clear their caches<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Finally, <a href=\"#clear-messages\">clear unwanted messages and attachments<\/a>. You can set the Message app to <a href=\"#messages-autodelete\">auto-delete old messages<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>If you still get the warning after cleaning your iPhone, <a href=\"#fix-storage\">start troubleshooting<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div><section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\">\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq1\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_does_my_iphone_say_storage_is_full_when_i_still_have_space\"><\/span>Why does my iPhone say storage is full when I still have space?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Here are common reasons why your iPhone incorrectly says your storage is full, and how to troubleshoot each issue:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>iOS hasn\u2019t reindexed your data or updated its storage calculation.<\/b> Keep your iPhone charged and screen-locked for a few minutes to a few hours (depending on how much data you have).<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>Your iPhone\u2019s system cache hasn\u2019t been cleared. <\/b>Restart your iPhone. If you still get the warning, perform a \u201chard reset\u201d using the following button combination: press Volume Up, press Volume Down, press and hold the power button (until you see the Apple logo).<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>iCloud storage is full, not your local storage.<\/b> If the warning refers to your iCloud storage, you\u2019ll either need to disable iCloud (Settings app &gt; Apple ID &gt; Sign Out) or upgrade your subscription (Settings app &gt; Apple ID &gt; iCloud).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq2\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_icloud_stop_my_iphone_storage_from_filling_up\"><\/span>Can iCloud stop my iPhone storage from filling up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Yes, using iCloud (especially with its Optimize iPhone Storage feature) can help prevent your device\u2019s local storage from filling up by offloading your data to Apple\u2019s servers. However, iCloud also has its own storage limitations; if you have a lot of data, you\u2019ll probably need iCloud+.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq3\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_should_i_do_if_my_iphone_memory_is_full_and_the_device_wont_work\"><\/span>What should I do if my iPhone memory is full and the device won\u2019t work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Here are the immediate steps you should take if your iPhone memory gets so full that it stops working:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>If your iPhone won\u2019t boot properly, perform a hard reset with this button combination: press <b>Volume Up<\/b>, press <b>Volume Down<\/b>, then press and hold the <b>power button<\/b> until you see the Apple logo.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Once your iPhone boots up, immediately delete your biggest apps.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>After deleting unwanted apps, clean up your library; we recommend using an app like Clever Cleaner (free).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>If your iPhone still won\u2019t boot properly, you\u2019ll need a Mac or a PC with iTunes to perform a DFU Restore. Plug your iPhone into your computer, open it in Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows), and choose <b>Restore<\/b>. Just make sure your data is backed up to iCloud, as this process wipes your device clean.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 0px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq4\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_is_my_iphone_running_slowly_when_storage_is_full\"><\/span>Why is my iPhone running slowly when storage is full?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Your iPhone slows down when your storage is full because iOS requires free storage space to run system operations. For example, it sometimes uses storage as temporary RAM or cache space. Try deleting a few large apps and library media, then check if your iPhone speeds up.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"border-bottom: 01px solid rgb(213, 217, 217);\" class=\"panel panel-default faq-block\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" role=\"tablist\">\r\n            <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq5\">\r\n                <div class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\">\r\n                    <a class=\"toggle-link transition-all collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-item-faq5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse-item-faq5\"><h3 class=\"panel-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_a_full_iphone_storage_stop_ios_updates_from_installing\"><\/span>Can a full iPhone storage stop iOS updates from installing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                   \r\n                    \t<svg class=\"transition-all panel-toggle\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\r\n                            <g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\r\n                                <path d=\"M7,7 L7,0 L9,0 L9,7 L16,7 L16,9 L9,9 L9,16 L7,16 L7,9 L0,9 L0,7 L7,7 Z\" fill=\"#000000\"><\/path>\r\n                            <\/g>\r\n                        <\/svg>\r\n                   <\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div id=\"collapse-item-faq5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" style=\"\">\r\n              <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                <p>Yes, a full iPhone storage will prevent iOS from updating. Updating iOS requires enough space to download the package files, as well as free storage to be utilized for temporary files that get generated during the installation. If you\u2019re struggling to update iOS, clean up your iPhone first\u2013we recommend deleting your apps and clearing large media from your library.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you got the \u201ciPhone memory is full\u201d message, you\u2019re about to run out of storage space. Not only does this prevent you from saving new data, but it can also cause your iPhone to malfunction. 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