{"id":5219,"date":"2024-04-24T10:24:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T10:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/?p=5219"},"modified":"2025-05-03T10:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T10:16:22","slug":"get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get More iPhone Storage Not iCloud"},"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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#can_i_buy_more_iphone_storage_thats_not_icloud\" title=\"Can I Buy More iPhone Storage That&#8217;s Not iCloud?\">Can I Buy More iPhone Storage That&#8217;s Not iCloud?<\/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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#free_up_existing_storage_to_get_more_space_without_using_icloud\" title=\"Free Up Existing Storage to Get More Space Without Using iCloud\">Free Up Existing Storage to Get More Space Without Using iCloud<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#method_1_get_rid_of_unnecessary_photos_and_videos\" title=\"Method 1 Get Rid of Unnecessary Photos and Videos\">Method 1 Get Rid of Unnecessary Photos and Videos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#method_2_delete_unused_apps\" title=\"Method 2 Delete Unused Apps\">Method 2 Delete Unused Apps<\/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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#method_3_clear_browser_cache\" title=\"Method 3 Clear Browser Cache\">Method 3 Clear Browser Cache<\/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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#method_4_manage_old_messages_and_attachments\" title=\"Method 4 Manage Old Messages and Attachments\">Method 4 Manage Old Messages and Attachments<\/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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#method_5_delete_old_downloads\" title=\"Method 5 Delete Old Downloads\">Method 5 Delete Old Downloads<\/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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#method_6_organize_and_delete_music_and_podcasts\" title=\"Method 6\u00a0Organize and Delete Music and Podcasts\">Method 6\u00a0Organize and Delete Music and Podcasts<\/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\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#explore_alternative_cloud_storage_options\" title=\"Explore Alternative Cloud Storage Options\">Explore Alternative Cloud Storage Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#google_drive_and_google_photos\" title=\"Google Drive and Google Photos\">Google Drive and Google Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#dropbox\" title=\"Dropbox\">Dropbox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#microsoft_onedrive\" title=\"Microsoft OneDrive\">Microsoft OneDrive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#get_a_physical_drive\" title=\"Get a Physical Drive\">Get a Physical Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#final_words\" title=\"Final Words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#how_much_does_it_cost_to_add_more_storage_to_your_iphone_but_not_icloud\" title=\"How much does it cost to add more storage to your iPhone but not iCloud?\">How much does it cost to add more storage to your iPhone but not iCloud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#how_to_get_more_storage_on_iphone_without_paying\" title=\"How to get more storage on iPhone without paying?\">How to get more storage on iPhone without paying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/get-more-iphone-storage-not-icloud\/#is_external_storage_safe_to_use_with_an_iphone\" title=\"Is external storage safe to use with an iPhone?\">Is external storage safe to use with an iPhone?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Looking to get more iPhone storage not on iCloud? Apple would be happy to sell you more iCloud space, but not everybody uses it, and not everyone even considers it an option. If that\u2019s you, below you\u2019ll find many easy ways to increase your iPhone\u2019s storage. We have tested all these methods ourselves (and used them on our own personal iPhones), and now we\u2019ll share them with you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can_i_buy_more_iphone_storage_thats_not_icloud\"><\/span>Can I Buy More iPhone Storage That&#8217;s Not iCloud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple doesn\u2019t let users <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/upgrade-iphone-storage\/\">upgrade an iPhone\u2019s internal storage<\/a> after purchase. Unlike some Android devices with expandable microSD slots, iPhones come with a fixed amount of space, and there\u2019s no way to add more once you\u2019ve bought the device.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve searched \u201cCan I buy more iPhone storage that\u2019s not iCloud?\u201d, the answer is <em>no<\/em>\u2014at least not in the way you might hope. There are a few workarounds, especially if your goal is to get more <b>free<\/b> storage. First, of course, there are alternative cloud options outside of iCloud. And second, there are ways to increase available space by clearing up the storage you <em>already<\/em> have.<\/p>\n<p>And since most people really just want more free storage right on their device (and not in some cloud elsewhere), we\u2019ll start with that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>Some enthusiasts have found ways to physically replace the internal storage on an iPhone. While impressive, it\u2019s risky, expensive, and requires specialized equipment. That\u2019s why we would never recommend something like this. Instead, we\u2019ll look at safer and more reliable ways to get more iPhone storage without iCloud.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"free_up_existing_storage_to_get_more_space_without_using_icloud\"><\/span>Free Up Existing Storage to Get More Space Without Using iCloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Need to get more storage on your iPhone without paying? In this section, we\u2019ve gathered the best ways to free up space without purchasing more or relying on iCloud. All of these methods are easy, cost nothing, and most are available out of the box.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_1_get_rid_of_unnecessary_photos_and_videos\"><\/span>Method 1: Get Rid of Unnecessary Photos and Videos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First potential way to get more storage on an iPhone without iCloud is tidying up your media library. All those photos, Live Photos, screenshots, large 4K videos, and multiple saved or imported copies\u2014for most people (and maybe for you), this is what takes up the bulk of storage.<\/p>\n<p>You could go through the Photos app manually\u2014scroll, review, decide, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/delete-all-photos-in-iphone\/\">delete photos<\/a>, and so on. Apple even has a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/guide\/iphone\/iph1978d9c23\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Duplicates cleaning feature<\/a> built in to offer a bit of assistance. But honestly, doing it all manually is a bit of a slog. Plus, Duplicates <b>only work for exact matches<\/b>, so those 15 similar selfies from yesterday won\u2019t appear in this folder. That\u2019s where a third-party app makes way more sense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>We recently tested the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/iphone-cleaner-apps\/\">best iPhone cleaner apps<\/a> available in the App Store and found several great options designed specifically for media cleanup. And to our surprise, the <b>top spot went to an app that\u2019s completely free<\/b> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clever-cleaner-ai-cleanup-app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Clever Cleaner: AI iPhone Cleaning App<\/b><\/a>.<\/div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/clever-cleaner-appstore.png\" alt=\"Clever Cleaner: AI CleanUp App\" width=\"991\" height=\"832\" class=\"border-gray aligncenter size-full wp-image-11724\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It stands out for a few key reasons. It scans and removes clutter automatically, quickly, and most importantly at no cost. Unlike Apple\u2019s built-in tool, it detects similar photos, not just exact duplicates. It also includes a screenshot cleaner and the \u201cHeavies\u201d feature that can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/find-large-videos-on-iphone\/\">sort photos and videos by size<\/a>, so you can delete the biggest, least-needed files first\u2014something iOS\u2019s native Photos app simply can\u2019t do.<\/p>\n<p>And when we say this app is <b>100% free<\/b>, we mean that. We didn\u2019t encounter a single ad, paywall, or locked feature, which is rare for an app offering this much. You can read more about this free app in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/clever-cleaner-review\/\">full review<\/a>, where we cover its full feature set, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/convert-live-photos-to-still\/\">Live Photo conversion<\/a>, which is also a creative way to get more local storage on an iPhone without iCloud.<\/p>\n<p><b>But let\u2019s get back to practice. Here\u2019s how to use it to remove unnecessary photos and videos:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search for \u201cClever Cleaner\u201d in the App Store or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/app\/id1666645584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link to download<\/a> it.<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and go to the <b>Similars<\/b> tab.<\/li>\n<li>Select <b>Smart Cleanup<\/b> to start scanning your photo library. The app will detect similar and duplicate images in seconds.<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-10584\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cc-similars-cat-1.jpg\" alt=\"Similars\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Review the suggested deletions. If there\u2019s a photo you want to keep, tap <b>Restore<\/b> to remove it from the selection (or <b>Restore All<\/b> if you\u2019ve changed your mind).<img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-10585\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cc-similars-slide.jpg\" alt=\"Slide to delete\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>If the selection looks good, <b>Slide to delete<\/b> and confirm to remove the unwanted files.<\/li>\n<li>For more control, tap on a group to manually choose which photos to keep or remove. The app automatically selects the \u201cBest Shot\u201d in each group, but you can change it if you prefer another one.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-10586\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/clever-cleaner-similars-c-3-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Move to Trash\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When ready, select <b>Move to Trash<\/b> to delete the chosen photos or <b>Skip All<\/b> to move to the next group.<\/li>\n<li>Once finished, tap <b>Empty Trash<\/b> and confirm deletion to remove the files.<img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cc-similars-2-473x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Cleared\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-11725\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In our tests, we were able to clean around 1.2GB of similar photos and over 17GB from the media library in total. On a 64GB iPhone, that means you can add around 25% more iPhone storage that\u2019s not iCloud.<\/p>\n<p>Also, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/clever-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Clever Cleaner cleanup app page<\/a>, <em>&#8220;Once downloaded, you\u2019ll have access to all its powerful tools for free, forever.&#8221;<\/em> Free and forever\u2014we\u2019d love to hear those words more often.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--success\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>Interested in more duplicate cleaning apps? We have a separate ranking of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/apps-to-delete-duplicate-photos-iphone\/\">best tools to remove duplicates on iPhone here<\/a>. <\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_2_delete_unused_apps\"><\/span>Method 2: Delete Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This one is obvious, but still a great way to free up a significant amount of storage. All those apps you haven\u2019t touched in years? They\u2019re just sitting there, taking up space. <b>Here\u2019s a guide on how to delete unused apps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Settings<\/b> app on your iPhone. This is where you can manage your device&#8217;s storage and view information about app usage.<\/li>\n<li>Tap on <b>General<\/b> and then <b>iPhone Storage<\/b>. Here you\u2019ll see a list of all your apps and the amount of storage each one uses.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 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>Give it a moment to load. You&#8217;ll see a list of apps sorted by the amount of storage they consume. Apps using the most storage are listed at the top.<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=\"list of apps\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Tap on an app that you don\u2019t use often. You will see detailed information about the storage it uses, including the app size and its data.<\/li>\n<li>If you decide you do not need the app, tap <b>Delete App<\/b>. Confirm your choice. This action removes the app and all its related data from your device, instantly freeing up storage space.<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>Repeat this process for other apps you find unnecessary, and enjoy a few more gigs of free storage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--default\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>By the way, there\u2019s an alternative to deletion. You might have noticed the <b>Offload App<\/b> button next to <b>Delete App<\/b> in the storage settings. Offloading removes the app itself but keeps all its data on your iPhone. If you reinstall the app later, everything will be just as you left it. This is a great option for apps you rarely use but don\u2019t want to lose completely.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_3_clear_browser_cache\"><\/span>Method 3: Clear Browser Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At method number three, we have a browser cache. Web browsers store temporary files to improve browsing speed, but these files can use up your limited storage. <b>Here\u2019s how to clear the cache in Safari and other browsers on your iPhone:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <b>Settings<\/b>, scroll down and tap on <b>Safari<\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" 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>In the Safari settings menu, find and tap on <b>Clear History and Website Data<\/b>. Confirm by tapping <b>Clear<\/b>.<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<li>For browsers like Chrome or Firefox, open the browser app, go to its settings menu, and look for options like <b>Clear Browsing Data<\/b> or <b>Privacy<\/b>.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-4982\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/clear-browsing-data-chrome.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Browsing Data in Chrome\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Choose what to clear, such as cookies, cached images, and files. Confirm your choices and clear the cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Browsers aren\u2019t the only apps that can pile up cached data. If you actively use messaging apps or social media platforms like <b>Snapchat, Telegram,<\/b> or <b>WhatsApp<\/b>, you might have gigabytes of hidden storage taken up by media files, cached data, and old messages. These apps handle cache differently, so you\u2019ll need to check in-app settings to clear out unnecessary files.<\/p>\n<p><b>For most apps, start with in-app Settings and look for options like:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Data<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Storage<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Storage Management<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some apps don\u2019t provide any built-in option to clear cached data. If you can\u2019t find a Clear Cache or Storage Management setting, there\u2019s still a simple way to free up space\u2014delete the app and reinstall it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--danger\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div>You may have seen some apps in the App Store promising to clear cache and app data, but don\u2019t fall for it. Apple\u2019s policies prevent any app from accessing data from other apps. Any app claiming otherwise is just using marketing tricks to get downloads.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_4_manage_old_messages_and_attachments\"><\/span>Method 4: Manage Old Messages and Attachments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another sure way to get more storage on your iPhone without paying is to clear old messages and attachments. Texts themselves don\u2019t take up much space, but attachments are a different story. <b>Here are a few ways to do so:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <b>Settings<\/b> &gt; <b>Messages<\/b> and scroll down to the <b>Message History<\/b> section. Tap <b>Keep Messages<\/b> and choose either 30 days or 1 year. This setting automatically deletes older messages.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5287\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/keep-messages-time.jpg\" alt=\"Keep Messages\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Still in the Messages settings, tap <b>Review Large Attachments<\/b>. You can see all the attachments that are taking up significant space. Select items you want to delete and tap the trash icon.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5123\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-attachments-from-settings.jpg\" alt=\"delete large attachments on iPhone\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Open the Messages app and swipe left on any conversation you wish to remove. Tap <b>Delete<\/b> to remove all messages in that conversation, freeing up space.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5288\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-entire-conversation.jpg\" alt=\"delete entire conversation\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By regularly cleaning out old messages and attachments, you\u00a0get\u00a0more iPhone storage,\u00a0so your device has enough free space for new content and apps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_5_delete_old_downloads\"><\/span>Method 5: Delete Old Downloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In our experience, this is often an overlooked method to get more storage on your iPhone without paying for extra cloud storage or physical storage upgrades. Every file you download from Safari or other apps stays in your local storage indefinitely. Unlike temporary files, iOS does not automatically clear downloads and many people forget to check this folder. If you haven\u2019t looked at it in a while, you might find gigabytes of unnecessary PDFs, videos, and documents sitting there.<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what to do:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Files<\/b> app and tap <b>Browse<\/b> at the bottom.<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to <b>On My iPhone<\/b> and hit <b>Download<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Scroll through the list.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <b>Select<\/b> in the top-right corner, then choose the files you want to delete.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the <b>trash icon<\/b>, then confirm the deletion.<\/li>\n<li>After that, go to <b>Recently Deleted<\/b> in the <b>Files<\/b> app and clear it for immediate storage recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By the way, some apps create their own folders on your local storage, so don\u2019t stop at just the Downloads folder. Apps like document scanners, video editors, and file managers often save files in separate locations. If you clean out <em>every<\/em> useless file here, you can get a lot more iPhone storage without relying on iCloud.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"method_6_organize_and_delete_music_and_podcasts\"><\/span>Method 6:\u00a0Organize and Delete Music and Podcasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Managing your music and podcasts is another effective way to get more storage on your iPhone without paying. <b>Here\u2019s how to keep your audio library under control:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the <b>Music<\/b> app. Go to your library, find any albums or songs you no longer need, and swipe left to delete them. This helps keep your music collection fresh and relevant.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5210\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/delete-single-song.jpg\" alt=\"delete song\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>In the <b>Podcasts<\/b> app, go to &#8216;Library&#8217;, tap on &#8216;Shows&#8217;, and then select a show. Tap on old episodes you&#8217;ve already listened to and choose &#8216;Remove Download&#8217; to clear them from your device.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5289\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/remove-downloaded-podcast.jpg\" alt=\"clear podcast from ypur device\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<li>To prevent future overload, adjust your podcast settings to limit automatic downloads. Go to <b>Settings<\/b>, tap on <b>Podcasts<\/b>, and disable &#8216;Automatic Downloads&#8217; or set episodes to delete after you&#8217;ve listened to them.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-5290\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/automatic-downloads-podcasts.jpg\" alt=\"limit automatic downloads\" width=\"277\" height=\"600\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><b>Tip<\/b>. In many apps like Spotify, Apple Music, or TIDAL, you can adjust download quality to reduce file sizes. Lower-quality audio takes up significantly less space while still sounding good for casual listening. This simple trick will buy you more iPhone storage, not iCloud while still letting you keep your favorite songs offline.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"explore_alternative_cloud_storage_options\"><\/span>Explore Alternative Cloud Storage Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we touched on at the beginning, there are alternatives to Apple\u2019s iCloud. While iCloud offers the simplest integration with everything on your iPhone, you\u2019re not bound to it.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to expand your iPhone\u2019s storage capabilities, don\u2019t mind using the cloud, but iCloud just isn\u2019t your thing\u2014<b>here are some great alternatives worth checking out<\/b>:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"google_drive_and_google_photos\"><\/span>Google Drive and Google Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5291\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/google-drive-ios.jpg\" alt=\"Google Drive\" width=\"600\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-drive\/id507874739\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drive<\/a> provides a solid alternative for storing photos, documents, and other files without relying on iCloud. It works well with <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/google-photos-backup-edit\/id962194608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Photos<\/a> and offers automatic backups for media; a practical option for expanding storage beyond your iPhone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With Google Drive, you can <b>store documents and photos<\/b> and keep them accessible across devices.<\/li>\n<li>Files sync automatically, so you can retrieve them anytime from a computer, tablet, or another phone.<\/li>\n<li>It also makes <b>sharing large files easy<\/b>\u2014instead of struggling with attachments, you can generate a <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/drive\/answer\/2494822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shareable link<\/a> and send it instantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For storage, Google offers <b>15GB for free<\/b>, which is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. If you need more space, <b>Google One plans start at $1.99 per month for 100GB<\/b>. While not a direct replacement for internal storage, it\u2019s a cost-effective way to keep files off your device while maintaining easy access.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dropbox\"><\/span>Dropbox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4446\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/dropbox-ios.jpg\" alt=\"Dropbox\" width=\"600\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/dropbox-cloud-photo-storage\/id327630330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropbox<\/a> is known for its versatility in handling a wide variety of file types, including videos and large documents. It\u2019s a good option for backup and file sharing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With Dropbox, you can store large files and entire folders off your iPhone while still having easy access when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Files remain available across devices, so you can open, edit, or share them from a phone, tablet, or computer.<\/li>\n<li>The <b>free plan starts with 2GB of storage<\/b>, which works well for storing basic documents or smaller files.<\/li>\n<li>If you need more space, <b>Dropbox Plus offers 2TB for $9.99 per month<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"microsoft_onedrive\"><\/span>Microsoft OneDrive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5292\" src=\"\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/one-drive-ios.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft OneDrive\" width=\"600\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For those who rely on Microsoft products, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ru\/app\/microsoft-onedrive\/id477537958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>OneDrive<\/b><\/a> offers a seamless way to store and manage files while keeping everything in sync across devices. It integrates effortlessly with Microsoft Office, and is a convenient choice for those already using Word, Excel, or Outlook.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OneDrive <b>automatically syncs Office documents<\/b>,<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to access and edit files from your iPhone, computer, or tablet without needing manual transfers.<\/li>\n<li>It also includes <b>photo backup options<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft provides <b>5GB of free storage<\/b>, which is enough for moderate number of documents and photos.<\/li>\n<li>If you need more space, <b>paid plans start at $1.99 per month for 100GB<\/b>, while <b>Office 365 subscribers get 1TB included<\/b>. For anyone already in the Microsoft ecosystem, OneDrive makes offloading files simple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get_a_physical_drive\"><\/span>Get a Physical Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>And if cloud services aren\u2019t your thing at all, and you want to expand your iPhone\u2019s storage capabilities <em>without<\/em> relying on the cloud\u2014maybe you&#8217;re often offline, need to move files quickly, or just don\u2019t want to depend on Wi-Fi or data\u2014consider investing in a physical storage solution such as portable SSDs or iOS-compatible flash drives. These devices provide secure and easy ways to manage your files directly from your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Portable SSDs offer large storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 2TB, which are perfect for users needing substantial extra storage. They are highly durable with no moving parts, so the risk of data loss from physical damage is minimal. Additionally, SSDs support faster data transfer speeds, ideal for large files such as high-resolution photos and videos.<\/p>\n<p>iOS-compatible flash drives provide a plug-and-play solution for iPhone users. These drives can be connected directly to your iPhone via the Lightning port without any setup required. Plus, their small and lightweight design makes them extremely portable, perfect for on-the-go access to your files.<\/p>\n<p>Physical drives compatible with the iPhone let you offload and transfer a wide range of data\u2014including photos, videos, music, documents, PDFs, and much more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"frame_bg frame_bg--primary\"><div class=\"frame_bg--title\"><\/div><b>Things to know about using external storage with an iPhone:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To connect an external storage, you may need a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, USB-C to SD Card Reader, or other compatible adapters.<\/li>\n<li>The external storage device must be formatted as APFS, APFS (Encrypted), macOS Extended (HFS+), exFAT (FAT64), FAT32, or FAT.<\/li>\n<li>Once connected, open Files &gt; Browse, then select the external drive under Locations to access files.<br \/>\nSome external hard drives need a separate power source to work with an iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Both SSD drives and flash drives are excellent ways to buy more iPhone storage not iCloud, and enhance your device\u2019s capacity for new content and backups without recurring costs. To explore popular options, visit brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/ssd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung for SSDs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandisk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SanDisk for iOS-compatible flash drives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"final_words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, getting more iPhone storage is not that hard. We started this guide with simple, free methods that anyone can try. In our experience, those methods should solve storage issues for <em>most<\/em> people, since the majority want to fix this quickly, without spending extra money. But, if money isn\u2019t the issue and you simply want to avoid Apple\u2019s cloud, other cloud services exist, as we discussed above.<\/p>\n<p>External devices also offer a helpful alternative, especially for photo enthusiasts or those who don\u2019t require <em>constant<\/em> access to all their files.<\/p>\n<p>However, sometimes none of these methods fit. Perhaps you already cleaned every file possible on your 64GB model, and external storage doesn\u2019t suit your daily needs. In this scenario, a new iPhone with greater internal storage makes sense. Current models all start at <b>128GB<\/b>, which is a significant improvement. Keep in mind that iPhones with more storage usually maintain their resale value better, potentially saving you from another upgrade too soon.<\/p>\n<p>If you found this guide helpful, we&#8217;d love to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/blog\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hear from you<\/a>! Drop us a comment or share it with someone who always complains about their storage (we all know at least one). And hey, if you still have more questions or just want some extra tips, join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insanelymac.com\/forum\/101-iphone-ipod-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our iPhone forum<\/a>\u2014it&#8217;s full of people who\u2019ve been exactly where you are now. Hope to see you there!<\/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=\"how_much_does_it_cost_to_add_more_storage_to_your_iphone_but_not_icloud\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq1\">\r\n                How much does it cost to add more storage to your iPhone but not iCloud?\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                You can&#8217;t directly upgrade the internal storage on your existing iPhone, since Apple doesn&#8217;t allow internal hardware upgrades. If you&#8217;re looking for more space without using iCloud, external drives range from around $30 to $100, depending on capacity and brand.<\/p>\n<p>You can also consider cloud services like Google Drive, which offers 15GB for free, or upgrade to 100GB for about $1.99\/month. Dropbox provides 2GB free, with premium plans starting around $9.99\/month for 2TB.\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=\"headingfaq2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_get_more_storage_on_iphone_without_paying\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                How to get more storage on iPhone without paying?\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=\"collapsefaq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                The easiest way to get more iPhone storage without paying is by freeing up existing space. You can delete unused apps, clear the app\u2019s cache, remove old message attachments, and delete duplicate or similar photos and videos. We covered 6 great options above. Apple also provides built-in storage management tools under Settings &gt; General &gt; iPhone Storage to help you quickly identify and remove unnecessary files. \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=\"headingfaq2\" aria-selected=\"true\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title\" itemprop=\"name\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is_external_storage_safe_to_use_with_an_iphone\"><\/span>\r\n            <a role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapsefaq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapsefaq2\">\r\n                Is external storage safe to use with an iPhone?\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=\"collapsefaq2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfaq2\">\r\n        <div class=\"panel-body\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\r\n            <div itemprop=\"text\">\r\n                Yes, external storage is completely safe to use with your iPhone. Apple officially supports external drives, flash drives, and SD cards through adapters connected to your device. As long as you use trusted brands and properly formatted drives (like exFAT, FAT32, or APFS), your data remains secure and easily accessible through the Files app. \r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to get more iPhone storage not on iCloud? Apple would be happy to sell you more iCloud space, but not everybody uses it, and not everyone even considers it an option. If that\u2019s you, below you\u2019ll find many easy ways to increase your iPhone\u2019s storage. 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