Running out of space on your iPhone but don’t want to delete precious photos? Don’t worry—we’ve got smart, easy tricks that actually work. Here are 9 storage hacks you can try today.
1. Offload Unused Apps (But Keep Your Data)
Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage and tap Offload Unused Apps. This removes rarely used apps but keeps their data safe. When you reinstall, everything comes back.
2. Clear Safari Cache
Safari can pile up junk.
- Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data
- This will not affect your saved passwords or bookmarks.
3. Delete Old iMessage Attachments
Messages can store tons of videos and images.
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Messages
- Tap Review Large Attachments and delete the unnecessary ones.
4. Optimize Photo Storage
Without deleting photos, you can still save space.
- Go to Settings > Photos > Optimize iPhone Storage
- Full-res photos go to iCloud, and low-res versions stay on your phone.
5. Remove Downloaded Music/Podcasts
Offline songs and podcasts can eat GBs.
- Open Apple Music/Podcasts > Downloads
- Delete songs or episodes you no longer listen to.
6. Delete Offline Maps or Navigation Data
Apps like Google Maps or Waze store offline maps.
- Open the app and look for Offline Areas in the menu
- Delete old or unused downloaded maps
7. Clear App Cache (Like Instagram or TikTok)
Apps store cached videos and images.
How to do it:
- Delete and reinstall the app. This clears cache without losing your login.
8. Use Google Photos for Free Backup
Upload photos to Google Photos and access them anytime.
- Once backed up, you can delete local copies from iPhone safely
- Unlimited storage (in compressed format) with Google Photos
9. Empty the ‘Recently Deleted’ Album
Deleted photos still take space for 30 days!
- Open Photos > Albums > Recently Deleted
- Tap Select > Delete All to free up storage instantly
Final Words
You don’t need to lose your memories to gain space. Try these 9 genius storage hacks and enjoy a faster, smoother iPhone today.
