Worried that you might be filling up your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad and wondering how to check to see how much storage you have left? Take a picture, download an app, and come up with a message that tells you there is not enough space on your device to install or save? Checking your available storage can save you a lot of time and headache, and let you know when you need to free up space before you run into any problems. Hit the jump to find out how.
To check available storage on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad:
- Launch the Settings app
- Choose the General tab
- Finally, choose the About tab and scroll until you see the Available option.
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