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ron1990

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Sep 15, 2014
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Hey everyone,

I got me new iPhone 13 pro max last week, and I noticed that the system date is 14.97 GB!!

Is there something to do to solve this problem?

Thank you in advance!
 

PhillyGuy72

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Sep 13, 2014
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System Data?

When I do a backup of my iPhone, especially my older iPad...it will show almost 5-10gb+ used, lot more than usual for some reason. After backing up, syncing in itunes, the "Free space" will jump in size. I never noticed what junk is taking up that space...maybe it is system data?

I also go through "Review Large Attachments" under Storage. For me, this will show a ton of images I may have texted in the past week or two...that takes up space

Right now I have 4.3GB, you have me wondering if I sync now, this number may go down a bit.

13 PRO MAX - 256gb size
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ron1990

macrumors member
Original poster
Sep 15, 2014
81
7
System Data?

When I do a backup of my iPhone, especially my older iPad...it will show almost 5-10gb+ used, lot more than usual for some reason. After backing up, syncing in itunes, the "Free space" will jump in size. I never noticed what junk is taking up that space...maybe it is system data?

I also go through "Review Large Attachments" under Storage. For me, this will show a ton of images I may have texted in the past week or two...that takes up space

Right now I have 4.3GB, you have me wondering if I sync now, this number may go down a bit.

13 PRO MAX - 256gb size
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PhillyGuy72

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Sep 13, 2014
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ALSO 13 PRO MAX - 256gb size
Whoa.

I found these articles online. I haven't tried it though.

Part 1

Part 2 - Perform Hard Reboot.
 
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