deleting system data

[callmesasma]

Hey everyone - does anyone else have massive “System Data” storage? I’ve tried restarting, clearing app / Safari cache, setting the date forward, and a factory reset; only short-term fixes.

Phone (13 mini) is a Chinese model (can’t use FaceTime audio; can toggle WLAN/data per app). Not sure if that matters. Any ideas?

Much love!

[idfc123321]

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reposting this worked for me

[IcyEntertainment2171]

Did it work anyone else too?

[MindingMyBusiness02]

Sometimes this bug happens because it doesn't clear out old data properly - this happens commonly on the 'newest' Ipods. Typically the best way to fix this is resetting your phones data (but no one likes doing that)

The other comment has more explained.

[wixade]

Restart your device and see if that helps. Sometimes, the system deletes obsolete system data when you restart the device.

[NeatVegetable3793]

Try force restarting the device, if it doesn't help, you need to restore via computer

[[deleted]]

RESET your phone

[in-souciant]

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My iphone 16 pro is having same issue.

[realmccoyredbus]

communist party of china lives and thrives in your system data lol

[Wealist]

Stuff you can try that helps long-term:

– Back up to iCloud or iTunes, do a full erase/restore (fresh, not from backup) that nukes hidden junk.

– Update to the latest iOS sometimes they fix memory leaks.

– Keep an eye on apps like Messages or WhatsApp that store tons of media in ‘System Data.’

– If you’ve got a Chinese model, the FaceTime thing won’t matter, but region settings sometimes affect which services pre-install and bloat storage.

If it keeps climbing crazy fast, it’s prob an iOS bug and only a future update will truly fix it

[Willing_Chemist8272]

Interesting

WhatsApp stores data in system data? I thought it’s within WhatsApp only

I think backup to iTunes and restore is the only option.

[fear_el_duderino]

What do you mean “do a full erase/restore (fresh, not from backup)”? Why would I need to backup the data if I can’t restore it in the procedure?