Why is iPhone Storage Full When I Have iCloud?

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Sofia Albert· Answered on May 22, 2024

When your iPhone storage is full despite having iCloud, other files may be occupying it. Although you have iCloud storage, you often face the chronic problem of insufficient iPhone storage space. Here are some possible reasons.

• First, the photos in the "Recently deleted" album will also take up iPhone storage.
• Second, you have not optimized iPhone storage.
• Third, other files, like app data and Safari caches, will occupy iPhone storage. You can use a third-party tool to free up iPhone storage.
• Fourth, you need to upgrade your iCloud storage plan cause it is not enough for your large files.

If your iPhone storage is full when you enable iCloud, there are some ways to fix this issue.

• You can examine and control the contents of your local iPhone storage by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. You can remove unnecessary items.
• Modify your iCloud settings to make the most out of the service for storing images, files, and backups.
• Activate the Optimized Storage capabilities to have files and apps that are rarely used automatically offloaded.
• Make regular backups of your iPhone data to iCloud or a computer, and then remove any outdated backups or unnecessary data.
• If you're running out of iCloud space, consider upgrading your iCloud storage plan.

To free up iPhone storage, you can use EaseUS MobiMover to free up iPhone storage. It is to transfer files like photos and videos to another iPhone or computer. The best way is to transfer files to a computer and later delete them on your iPhone. This way, you can clear the iPhone storage space. With MobiMover, you can back up your entire iPhone to the computer in one click.

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