Is Your iPhone Storage Full? Here’s How to Free Up Space
Do you know this feeling? You want to take a photo or download an app and suddenly the message appears: «Storage full». Whether iPhone or Android, a full phone storage can be frustrating. Luckily, there are easy ways to free up space.
In this article, we show you step by step how to clean up your storage.
09.02.2025 | Reading time: 3 minutes
Why Is My Phone Storage Always Full?
Your storage often fills up without you noticing because of:
• High-quality photos and videos
• WhatsApp data and media
• Apps with large storage needs
• Old downloads and files
• System data
Messenger apps and cloud backups are often major space consumers.
iPhone Storage Full: What You Can Do
Check Storage
Go to: Settings → General → iPhone Storage
Here you can see which apps use the most space.
Optimize Photos
• Enable iCloud Photos with storage optimization
• Delete duplicate or blurry images
• Remove old videos
Tip: Videos take up a lot of space.
Delete WhatsApp Data and Free Up Space
WhatsApp automatically saves images, videos, and voice messages.
How to clean up:
- Open WhatsApp
- Settings → Storage and Data → Manage Storage
- Sort chats by size
- Delete unnecessary media
This often frees up several gigabytes.
Free Up Storage on Android
Check Storage
Settings → Storage
Clear Cache
• Settings → Apps
• Select an app
• Clear cache
Clean Up Files
Use the built-in file manager or a cleaning app to delete old downloads.
Clean Up Apps and Data
Ask yourself regularly:
• Do I still use this app?
• Do I really need these files?
Delete what you no longer use. Fewer apps = more storage.
Use Cloud & External Storage
If your storage is always full, try:
• iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive
• External storage devices
• SD card (Android)
This helps move data and free up space.
If you would like to learn more about the cloud, you can find a detailed blog post with all the important information here: What is the cloud in simple words? | yallo
Conclusion: More Space in Just a Few Clicks
A full phone storage doesn’t have to be permanent. By organizing photos, WhatsApp, and apps, you can quickly free up space. Regular cleaning keeps your smartphone running smoothly.
