Unable to update apps on my iPhone

This morning I bought storage but it keeps on saying storage full and I cannot download other apps because it wants updated soft ware which is 16.0 how can I update it


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Posted on Mar 20, 2025 12:17 AM

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Mar 20, 2025 2:13 AM in response to gugulethu194

"Unable to update apps on my iPhone: This morning I bought storage but it keeps on saying storage full and I cannot download other apps because it wants updated soft ware which is 16.0 how can I update it"

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Troubleshooting iPhone Storage:


Clear Space:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan.


So, what to do...

Clear Space Using my User Tips:


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Mar 20, 2025 1:25 AM in response to gugulethu194

You cannot buy storage for an iPhone, it is a fixed size. You purchased extra storage for iCloud which will not increase the phone's storage size.


What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? - Apple Support


If you need to increase the storage space on your phone, you will need to delete stuff such as apps, pictures, data, videos, etc.


Here are some helpful articles that can guide you on how to free up storage space on your phone.


How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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Mar 20, 2025 1:30 AM in response to gugulethu194

Updating your operating system will also depend on what model phone you have.

To update to iOS 16.7.10, you will need to have an iPhone model 8 or X.


• If you have an iPhone 5S or 6/6plus, the highest you can update to is 12.5.7

• If you have an iPhone 6S through 7, or SE 1st generation, you can update to 15.8.3

• If you have an iPhone 8 or X, you can update to 16.7.10

• If you have an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later), or XR through 16, you can update to 18.3.2


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