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The more photos I delete, the more space “system” takes up. Any way to solve this?

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The more photos I delete, the more space “system” takes up. Any way to solve this?

This problem causes a lot of confusion, but we will help you sort things out.

Last updated on 31 Oct, 2025

 

Why is this happening? By default, photo and video content are stored in their original high-resolution version. This results in taking up a lot of space on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. 

What do I do? To solve the problem, go to Settings > Your Name > Photos, turn off iCloud Photos, and tap Delete From iPhone. Do not worry, the original high-resolution images will remain in iCloud. The System storage will return to normal after this.

Now, you may enjoy additional free space with your iOS device :)

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