Settings, space is full but not really. Really?

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Settings, space is full but not really

My phone says the space is full. When I try to manage the settings it will delete apps, but no more space becomes available. Now I can't get to email or receive texts. Do I have to reset? How do I make sure my phone is backed up correctly? My laptop won't accept the backup.

 

[Bigeric23]

Re: Settings, space is full but not really

Have you restarted your device?

 

[dchandler]

Re: Settings, space is full but not really

It sounds like you might need to delete some pictures/videos and music, or delete some old text messages.


Sent from the great iPhone 6+

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: Settings, space is full but not really

You're not looking at iCloud storage are you? That's different from the phone's storage.

 

[anon(4698833)]

Re: Settings, space is full but not really

You're not looking at iCloud storage are you? That's different from the phone's storage.

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