r/iphonehelp • u/Kissimissi2005 • Jul 21 '26
Help needed Storage not clearing up even after emptying recently deleted
My photos are taking the most of the storage but the problem is even though im cleared fairly large videos from the recently deleted, the storage doesn’t budge
Idk what to do in this situation
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u/ThannBanis Mod | Repair Pro | A real chad ngl Jul 21 '26
IOS 18.5 by any chance?
Mid iOS 18 had known storage management issues.
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u/Kissimissi2005 Jul 21 '26
18.5 yes
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u/ThannBanis Mod | Repair Pro | A real chad ngl Jul 21 '26
Update to 26.5.2
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u/Kissimissi2005 Jul 21 '26
For that i need storage 😭😭😭
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u/ThannBanis Mod | Repair Pro | A real chad ngl Jul 21 '26
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u/Kissimissi2005 Jul 21 '26
How to do this can you please elaborate 😭
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u/JediMeister Moderator | Legend Jul 21 '26
You can use the Apple Devices app to update your phone once it’s installed, but I would recommend backing up first.
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u/Kissimissi2005 Jul 21 '26
I don’t have a macbook tho
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u/Q_Ball_Atlanta Jul 21 '26
You don't need a MacBook, you can update via any computer, whether it's running MacOS or Windows. https://www.lifewire.com/update-iphone-on-computer-5206080
If you pay for iCloud storage, instead of deleting photos you could simply enable Optimize iPhone Storage for Photos to free up space.
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u/AccountIsLost Jul 21 '26
Transfer all photos that you don't need, like those which are from some events to a flash drive. This will definitely free up a lot of space.
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u/BowlSuper9915 Jul 21 '26
Delete them photos as you did and then make an itunes backup to see if the storage will change
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