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    Phone Storage Cleanup

    Free up 5-20 GB without buying anything.

    iPhone — see what's using space

    1. Settings → General → iPhone Storage.
    2. Wait 10-30 seconds for the bar to fill in.
    3. Apps listed by size. Biggest at top.
    4. Recommendations at top — accept the ones that say "save GB".

    Quick wins

    • Delete "Recently Deleted" in Photos — Photos → Albums → Recently Deleted → Delete All. Often frees 1-3 GB.
    • Old podcasts — Podcasts app stores old episodes. Settings → Apps → Podcasts → "Limit Episodes" to 5.
    • Old WhatsApp/text photos — Settings → Messages → "Keep Messages" → 1 year.
    • Offline music — Music app → Library → Downloaded → delete albums you don't play.
    • Apps you don't use — "Offload Unused Apps" ON. Keeps data, deletes the app.

    Photos — the #1 space hog

    • Most phones: photos and videos = 60-80% of used storage.
    • Backup to iCloud ($1/mo for 50GB), Google Photos (15GB free, $2/mo for 100GB), or Amazon Photos (free, unlimited photos for Prime members).
    • After backup, "Optimize Storage" or "Free up space" deletes phone copies.
    • Photos still appear normal — load from cloud when you tap.

    Restart after cleanup

    After deleting apps and clearing space, restart the phone. Settings reset. You may see another 1-2 GB free up.

    Phone Storage Cleanup — Free Up Space | TekSure