You can easily check the available storage on your iPhone or iPad by following these steps:
For iOS 14 and later:
- Open Settings: Unlock your device and tap on the “Settings” app. It’s usually represented by a gear icon.
- Scroll and Tap on “General”: Scroll down the Settings menu and tap on “General.”
- Tap on “iPhone/iPad Storage”: In the “General” section, tap on “iPhone Storage” or “iPad Storage,” depending on your device.
- View Available Storage: On the “iPhone Storage” or “iPad Storage” page, you’ll see a graph that shows how your storage is being used. The available storage will be displayed at the top of the screen.
- Details: If you want more detailed information about how storage is being used, you can scroll down to see a list of apps and their storage usage. This can help you identify which apps are using the most storage.
For iOS 13 and earlier:
- Open Settings: Unlock your device and tap on the “Settings” app.
- Tap on “General”: Scroll down the Settings menu and tap on “General.”
- Tap on “Storage & iCloud Usage”: In the “General” section, tap on “Storage & iCloud Usage.”
- View Available Storage: Under the “Storage” section, you’ll see the available storage for your device.
- Details: If you want more detailed information about how storage is being used, you can tap on “Manage Storage” under the “Storage” section. This will show you a list of apps and their storage usage.
No matter which version of iOS you’re using, these steps will help you quickly check the available storage on your iPhone or iPad. It’s a good practice to monitor your storage regularly to ensure that you have enough space for new apps, photos, videos, and other content. If you’re running low on storage, you might consider deleting unused apps, clearing out old photos and videos, or transferring files to cloud storage or a computer.