How To Free Up Space On iPhone?

Delete unused apps

Offload unused apps (Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Offload Unused Apps)

Review iPhone Storage (Settings > General > iPhone Storage) and delete large items

Delete large photos and videos

Remove duplicates in Photos (Albums > Duplicates)

Turn on iCloud Photos (Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photos)

Optimize iPhone storage (Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos > Optimize iPhone Storage)

Delete downloads in Safari (Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data)

Clear app caches (Settings > General > iPhone Storage > select app > Delete App; reinstall if needed)

Remove offline content (Music/Podcasts/Spotify/Netflix/YouTube within each app)

Delete old messages (Messages > Edit > Delete All in a thread; also try Settings > Messages > Keep Messages > 30 Days)

Empty Recently Deleted (Photos > Albums > Recently Deleted > Delete All; and Files > Recently Deleted if applicable)

Delete large attachments in Messages (Messages > open conversation > tap contact name > Info > see attachments > delete)

Manage iCloud Drive storage (Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Drive > review and delete)

Delete old backups (Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage > Backups)

Update iOS (Settings > General > Software Update)

Restart iPhone (press and hold buttons per model, then power off/on)

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