How to free space on an iPhone

Follow these space-saving tips if you run out of storage on your iPhone and can't take a photo or install the app you want

Storage shortage is a reality for many iPhone owners: whether the culprit is apps, music or (most commonly) photos and videos, most of us have run out of space at some key moment. And you can't upgrade an iPhone's internal storage.

But don't worry: help is at hand. In this article we share our top tips for managing the storage available on your iPhone, getting the most out of every last megabyte and freeing up space for new apps and photos.

As an aside, note that even though you can't upgrade the internal storage, you can supplement an iPhone's capacity with external storage accessories. Plus: don't miss our top iOS tips article, and if you're struggling with battery life on your iPhone, read ourtop tips for getting more battery life from your iPhone.