Clear the cache
To clear cached data from a single or specific program, just go to Settings> Applications>Application Manager and tap on the app, of which the cached data you want to remove. In the information menu, tap on Storage and then “Clear Cache” to remove the relative cached files.
256GB: enough for the average user
You can download the latest apps and games without having to worry about how much space you have left. You have plenty of storage space for photos, videos, and music. You don't necessarily have to use iCloud. You also like taking photos in portrait mode recording 4K videos.
Yes, 128GB on the newest iPhone is enough for a general user. But since photos and videos take up a lot of space, you might need to consider a higher storage model if you're a professional content creator.
Your iPhone memory is full and you can no longer save new apps, photos, and other data on your iPhone. It also means iOS can no longer delete cache data and other system files to clear up storage on your iPhone.
When your phone storage is full, it basically means your device is clogged with large files — videos, photos, apps and the like. The culprit could also be memory-hogging junk files… yes, on your smartphone.
128GB is usually enough for most people, but a big reason why many still consider upgrading to 256GB is simply to get some peace of mind. After all, you don't want to have to bother freeing up storage space all the time.
You will notice that some of the third-party apps that consume space on my iPhone include Google Photos (1.65GB), Words With Friends (1.55GB), Facebook (887MB), Instagram (720.4MB), Google Maps (673.7MB), Spotify (609.3MB) and Gmail (553.4MB).
Another reason why you'd need to delete apps or games from your iOS device is to clear up storage space on the device. By removing unwanted games that are large in size, usually in hundreds of megabytes, you can reclaim storage space on iPhone or iPad.
It's comprised of system caches, logs, Siri voices (if you've downloaded more than one), updates, and so much more. One of the biggest culprits for Other/System Data growing out of hand is streaming lots of music and video.
Clearing your cache removes stored data that helps websites and apps open faster, while offloading temporarily uninstalls an app without deleting any of the documents and data associated with that app. Both methods can help speed up iPhones that are slowed down by low storage.
If you're running low on storage, you should delete any old apps or files you no longer need. Apps take up a lot of space, so deleting unused apps can free up more room. You can also delete old text messages, photos, and videos.
Number of RAW vs JPEG Photos on Memory Cards
128GB = 4,368 photos. 256GB = 8,732 photos.
So why does it say I only have 5? The 5GB is your free iCloud storage from Apple and you have used 4.5 GB.
256GB might seem like a lot of storage for a smartphone at first, but if you either hoard media files, play resource-intensive games, or create video or image content online, this option gives you more freedom than 128GB.
That said, you should carefully consider your needs since 256GB can sometimes be overkill, even for heavy users. Higher options are outright overkill and should only be viable for the prosumers who use their smartphones to create content. In general, your usage habits determine how many GBs you need on your phone.
You can buy an iPhone with five different amounts of storage space: 64 gigabytes, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and one terabyte. Most iPhone users won't need more than 256GB, or 512GB if you take a lot of photos and videos. Apple also offers online iCloud storage, which can help free up your device's internal storage.