To clear storage on an iPhone, first check what is using storage by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. This shows a breakdown of storage use among apps, media, iOS files, and system data. Then, you can clear storage by:
- Offloading or deleting unused apps, either manually from the list or by enabling "Offload Unused Apps" which removes apps but keeps user data.
- Deleting unnecessary files such as old podcasts, videos, music, or books stored offline.
- Clearing cache and data in apps that build up large "Documents and Data" storage by deleting and reinstalling the app.
- Cleaning up photo storage by removing duplicates, similar photos, screenshots, or unneeded images.
- Clearing browser cache in Safari or other browsers through their respective settings.
- Reviewing and deleting offline content stored in apps like Netflix, YouTube, or Spotify.
For detailed steps:
- Open Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
- Review recommendations and storage usage by app.
- Tap apps to Offload or Delete.
- Delete large media and documents in Files and media apps.
- Clear cache by reinstalling apps with large storage usage.
- Use built-in options like "Optimize iPhone Storage" for photos to save space.
These steps help quickly free up space on an iPhone by targeting major storage consumers in an efficient way.
