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Free space on iPhone without erasing it
Use iOS storage recommendations in the right order so you do not delete a photo library that was never uploaded.
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Typical signs: iPhone storage full, Cannot install an update, iCloud upload stuck.
Step 1 of 5
You will need: Settings → General → iPhone Storage.
Read the storage bar
Settings → General → iPhone Storage. The recommendations at the top are safe starting points. Note whether Photos, Messages, or a single app is the largest block.