{"id":5179,"date":"2024-04-22T02:31:36","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T02:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=5179"},"modified":"2024-04-22T16:40:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T16:40:08","slug":"clear-other-storage-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clear iPhone Other Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#what_is_%e2%80%9cother%e2%80%9d_storage_on_iphone\" title=\"What is &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage on iPhone?\">What is &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#6_best_methods_to_clear_%e2%80%9cother%e2%80%9d_storage_on_iphone\" title=\"6 Best Methods to Clear &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage on iPhone\">6 Best Methods to Clear &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#method_1_update_your_device\" title=\"Method 1 Update Your Device\">Method 1 Update Your Device<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#method_2_clear_safari_data\" title=\"Method 2 Clear Safari Data\">Method 2 Clear Safari Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#method_3_offload_unused_apps\" title=\"Method 3 Offload Unused Apps\">Method 3 Offload Unused Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#method_4_delete_unused_apps\" title=\"Method 4 Delete Unused Apps\">Method 4 Delete Unused Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#method_5_remove_old_ios_update_files\" title=\"Method 5 Remove Old iOS Update Files\">Method 5 Remove Old iOS Update Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#method_6_try_factory_reset\" title=\"Method 6 Try Factory Reset\">Method 6 Try Factory Reset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#how_to_prevent_excessive_%e2%80%9cother%e2%80%9d_storage_build-up\" title=\"How to Prevent Excessive &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage Build-Up\">How to Prevent Excessive &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage Build-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#faq\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#what_happens_if_i_dont_manage_other_storage\" title=\"What happens if I don&#039;t manage &#039;Other&#039; storage?\">What happens if I don't manage 'Other' storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#can_deleting_texts_and_removing_old_contacts_reduce_other_storage\" title=\"Can deleting texts and removing old contacts reduce &#039;Other&#039; storage?\">Can deleting texts and removing old contacts reduce 'Other' storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#does_streaming_music_or_video_affect_other_storage\" title=\"Does streaming music or video affect &#039;Other&#039; storage?\">Does streaming music or video affect 'Other' storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#are_there_any_tools_or_apps_that_can_help_manage_other_storage\" title=\"Are there any tools or apps that can help manage &#039;Other&#039; storage?\">Are there any tools or apps that can help manage 'Other' storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-other-storage-on-iphone\/#how_often_should_i_check_my_iphones_other_storage\" title=\"How often should I check my iPhone&#039;s &#039;Other&#039; storage?\">How often should I check my iPhone's 'Other' storage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Does your iPhone&#8217;s &#8216;Other&#8217; storage seem confusingly large? &#8216;Other&#8217; includes all sorts of necessary files that help your iPhone work properly. But when it gets too full, it can slow down your phone. This guide will show you what &#8216;Other&#8217; storage is, why it fills up, and how to clear other storage on iPhone to free up space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_%e2%80%9cother%e2%80%9d_storage_on_iphone\"><\/span>What is &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage on iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ever wondered what the &#8220;Other&#8221; category in your iPhone&#8217;s storage settings includes? This space is where your iPhone stores a variety of files that don&#8217;t fit neatly into predefined categories like Apps, Media, or Photos. Here\u2019s what typically makes up &#8220;Other&#8221; storage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/cache-file-2620119\">Cache files<\/a> from your apps and websites you visit<\/li>\n<li>System logs that help diagnose issues<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-temp-files-iphone\/\">Temporary files<\/a> created when apps or iOS itself updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These files are necessary for your apps and iOS to function correctly, but they do take up space. Here&#8217;s how they usually accumulate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every app you use can generate cache to speed up reloading times.<\/li>\n<li>System operations log activities to help keep things running smoothly and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.magnetforensics.com\/blog\/8-log-files-you-can-collect-from-ios-and-android-devices\/\">aid in troubleshooting<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>During updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/7567861?sortBy=best\">temporary files are necessary<\/a> to install the new versions without losing your data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While &#8220;Other&#8221; storage contains essential files, knowing what contributes to its growth can help you understand how your iPhone uses its memory.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_best_methods_to_clear_%e2%80%9cother%e2%80%9d_storage_on_iphone\"><\/span>6 Best Methods to Clear &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you running out of space because of &#8220;Other&#8221; storage on your iPhone? Here are six tested\u00a0methods to manage <b>other\u00a0storage\u00a0on iPhone<\/b>, each proven to free up space.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_update_your_device\"><\/span>Method 1: Update Your Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Updating your iPhone can help\u00a0clear other storage on iPhone by fixing\u00a0how &#8220;Other&#8221; storage is calculated &#8211; there are examples of iOS bugs causing incorrect storage calculation in past, and there is no guarantee that those won&#8217;t come back in one form or another.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Check for Updates:<\/b> Open <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>General<\/em> &gt; <em>Software Update<\/em>. This tells you if you&#8217;re up to date or if there\u2019s an update waiting.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5051\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/software-update-settings.jpg\" alt=\"go to software update\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Download and Install:<\/b> If there\u2019s an update, press <em>Update Now<\/em>. Connect to Wi-Fi and plug in your charger. Downloads can take some time.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5052\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/update-ios-now.jpg\" alt=\"install update now\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Install the Update:<\/b> After downloading, you\u2019ll get a prompt to install. You can start right away or later. Your phone will restart during this process.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><b>Note:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/108366\">Back up your iPhone<\/a> before updating to protect your data.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_clear_safari_data\"><\/span>Method 2: Clear Safari Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the common contributors to &#8220;Other&#8221; storage is Safari&#8217;s data, which includes history, cookies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clear-cache-iphone\/\">cached files<\/a>.\u00a0Safari collects this data as you browse to speed up website loading times, but over time, this data can accumulate and use up significant storage. Clearing Safari data is an effective way to\u00a0clear other data on iPhone\u00a0and reduce &#8216;Other&#8217; storage significantly.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Open Safari Settings:<\/b> Go to <em>Settings<\/em> on your iPhone, scroll down, and tap on <em>Safari<\/em>.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-4987\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ios-safari-settings.jpg\" alt=\"open safari settings\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Clear History and Website Data:<\/b> In Safari settings, find the <em>Clear History and Website Data<\/em> option and tap on it. Confirm your action when prompted.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-4981\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/safari-settings-clear-data.jpg\" alt=\"Clear History and Website Data\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Clearing this will remove history, cookies, and other browsing data from Safari. This action cannot be undone, so make sure you do not need any of the data before clearing it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_offload_unused_apps\"><\/span>Method 3: Offload Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/offloading-apps-ios-3262470\/\">Offloading apps<\/a> you don&#8217;t regularly use can help reduce other storage on iPhone\u00a0without losing the data associated with those apps. This is especially useful if you plan to use the apps again in the future. Offloading removes the app but keeps its data, so you can reinstall the app later and pick up right where you left off.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Go to iPhone Storage:<\/b> Open <em>Settings<\/em>, tap on <em>General<\/em>, then select <em>iPhone Storage<\/em>. This area shows all your apps and the amount of space each one uses.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-4640\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/review-storage.jpg\" alt=\"apps and the amount of space each one uses\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Offload an App:<\/b> Find an app you don&#8217;t use often but might need later. Tap on it, then select <em>Offload App<\/em>. Confirm your choice to offload the app.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-5169\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/offload-an-app.jpg\" alt=\"offload an app to remove other storage from iphone\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Offloading is reversible; you can always download the app again and continue using it with all its data intact. This feature is helpful\u00a0to temporarily free-up other storage without losing app data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_delete_unused_apps\"><\/span>Method 4: Delete Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Removing apps you don\u2019t use anymore is a quick way\u00a0to\u00a0clear up other storage on iPhone. When you delete an app, it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/remove-application-leftover-files-on-mac\/\">gets rid of all its data<\/a>, which is perfect for apps you\u2019re sure you won\u2019t revisit.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Find the App:<\/b> Open <em>Settings<\/em>, tap <em>General<\/em>, then <em>iPhone Storage<\/em>. You\u2019ll see a list of all your apps and how much space they use.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter wp-image-5120\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/open-storage-settings.jpg\" alt=\"select 'iPhone Storage'\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Delete the App:<\/b> Choose the app you want to remove and tap <em>Delete App<\/em>. Confirm your choice to delete it.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5170\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-unused-app-facebook.jpg\" alt=\"delete an app\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This clears up space immediately and permanently removes the app and its data, but deleting an app can\u2019t be undone. You can reinstall the app, but data not saved elsewhere is lost forever. Make sure you really don\u2019t need the app or its data before you hit delete.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_5_remove_old_ios_update_files\"><\/span>Method 5: Remove Old iOS Update Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve updated your iPhone before, there might be old update files taking up space. Getting rid of these files\u00a0can\u00a0clean up other storage on iPhone.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Check for Old Updates:<\/b> Go to <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>General<\/em> &gt; <em>iPhone Storage<\/em>. Scroll through the list to find any old iOS update files.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5060\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/iphone-storage-settings.jpg\" alt=\"find iPhone storage\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Delete the Updates:<\/b> If you find old updates, tap on them and then select <em>Delete Update<\/em>. This will remove the file and clear up the storage space.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5190\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-ios-update-files.jpg\" alt=\"delete iOS update files\" width=\"278\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Make it a habit to check for and delete these files after every update to keep your storage clean.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_6_try_factory_reset\"><\/span>Method 6: Try Factory Reset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If all else fails, performing a factory reset will\u00a0clear other storage on iPhone completely as this resets the phone to its original state. This drastic step will completely clear your device&#8217;s memory, making it like new, but remember, it erases everything.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Backup Your Data:<\/b> Before resetting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/best-iphone-backup-software\/\">back up all your important data<\/a> to avoid losing anything important.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reset Your iPhone:<\/b> Go to <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>General<\/em> &gt; Transfer &amp; <em>Reset iPhone<\/em> and select <em>Erase All Content and Settings<\/em>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5062\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/factory-reset-iphone.jpg\" alt=\"Erase All Content and Settings\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li><b>Confirm the Reset:<\/b> You\u2019ll need to enter your passcode and confirm your decision. Once confirmed, the iPhone will begin erasing all data, including apps, settings, and media.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-4410\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/erase-this-phone.jpg\" alt=\"confirm the reset\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A factory reset is irreversible and should only be considered as a last resort. Ensure you have backups of any data you wish to keep.<\/p>\n<p>Using these methods, you can effectively manage and <b>reduce other storage on iPhone<\/b>, helping to keep your device running smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_prevent_excessive_%e2%80%9cother%e2%80%9d_storage_build-up\"><\/span>How to Prevent Excessive &#8220;Other&#8221; Storage Build-Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maintaining low &#8220;Other&#8221; storage on your iPhone is crucial for keeping your device running smoothly. Here are\u00a0some simple tips to prevent unnecessary storage from accumulating.<\/p>\n<p>Adopt these habits to keep your iPhone\u2019s storage optimized:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Check Your Storage Weekly:<\/b> Go to <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>General<\/em> &gt; <em>iPhone Storage<\/em> regularly to keep an eye on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/check-iphone-storage\/\">what\u2019s using up space<\/a> and adjust accordingly.<\/li>\n<li><b>Regularly Clear Safari Cache:<\/b> Navigate to <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>Safari<\/em> and tap on <em>Clear History and Website Data<\/em> to remove stored data that accumulates over time.<\/li>\n<li><b>Offload Unused Apps:<\/b> Free up space without deleting your data by offloading apps you don&#8217;t use frequently. Access this feature via <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>General<\/em> &gt; <em>iPhone Storage<\/em>, tap on the app, and then select <em>Offload App<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Auto-Delete Old Messages:<\/b> Set your message history to auto-delete. Go to <em>Settings<\/em> &gt; <em>Messages<\/em>, find <em>Keep Messages<\/em>, and select <em>30 Days<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Following these steps regularly allows for\u00a0managing other storage on iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your iPhone&#8217;s &#8216;Other&#8217; storage under control helps keep free storage for things that matter. Regularly cleaning out unnecessary files and following the methods in this article will help you keep your phone&#8217;s storage as clean as possible. It\u2019s all about simple checks and cleaning routines so your iPhone works well without running out of space<\/p>\n<section itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"panel-group sc_accordion_faq\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><h2 class=\"sc_accordion_faq--title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq1\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_happens_if_i_dont_manage_other_storage\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                What happens if I don't manage 'Other' storage?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq1\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                If not managed, &#8216;Other&#8217; storage can use up enough space to limit how much you can save new apps, photos, and updates. 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Removing contacts does not significantly affect &#8220;Other&#8221; storage as it mostly contains caches, logs, and system data.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq3\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does_streaming_music_or_video_affect_other_storage\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq3\">\r\n                Does streaming music or video affect 'Other' storage?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq3\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Streaming content can increase &#8216;Other&#8217; storage because apps cache data to reduce load times and buffering. Clearing app caches where possible can help manage this storage space.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel panel-default\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\r\n    <div class=\"panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" id=\"headingfaq4\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are_there_any_tools_or_apps_that_can_help_manage_other_storage\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq4\">\r\n                Are there any tools or apps that can help manage 'Other' storage?\r\n                <i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"collapsefaq4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq4\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                While iOS does not support apps that directly clear &#8216;Other&#8217; storage due to security and functionality reasons, using built-in iPhone features like &#8220;Offload Unused Apps&#8221; and clearing Safari cache are effective. 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