Tune up your iPhone

Free Up Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Is your iPhone constantly reminding you that you're running out of storage? Don't worry, you're not alone. With a few simple steps, you can reclaim precious gigabytes and enjoy a smoother smartphone experience.

1. Review Storage Recommendations:

• Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
• Apple provides recommendations for freeing up space, such as deleting unused apps or offloading unused content.

2. Manage Your Apps:

• Settings > General > iPhone Storage > scroll down
• Identify apps that consume excessive storage.
• Delete apps you no longer use.
• Offload apps to save space while preserving app data.

3. Cull Your Music Library:

• Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Music
• Remove unwanted songs or artists from your music library.
• Consider using streaming services to access music without storing it locally.

4. Delete Unnecessary Messages:

• Regularly delete old message threads to free up space.
• Adjust message history settings to automatically delete older messages.

5. Clear Browser Cache and History:

• Settings -> Safari
• Delete browsing history and cached data to improve Safari performance and free up storage.
• Consider clearing cache for other browsers like Chrome if you use them.

6. Optimise Photo and Video Storage:

• Backup your photos and videos to iCloud to save local storage.
• Enable "Optimise iPhone Storage" to store lower-resolution versions of photos on your device.
• Settings > Your name > iCloud > Photos. Select Optimize iPhone Storage

By following these steps, you can significantly improve your iPhone's storage capacity and performance. Regular maintenance is always a good idea and will keep your device running smoothly. 

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