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garland
Apr 21, 2026Steel Contributor
How to free up space on iphone quickly when phone storage is full?
Hi everyone, I have an iPhone that keeps telling me my phone storage is full. I don't know much about phones, so I'm looking for simple steps to free up storage on my iPhone quickly. Here's what I ...
Luxix
Apr 22, 2026Brass Contributor
The Mail app stores email attachments and synced messages locally as part of System Data. Deleting and re-adding your email account clears this local cache .
How to Remove an Email Account:
- Open Settings: Tap on the Settings app.
- Go to Mail Settings: Scroll down and select Mail.
- Select Accounts: Tap on Accounts.
- Choose the Email Account: Tap on the email account you want to remove.
- Delete the Account: Tap Delete Account, then confirm.
Note: Removing the email account will delete emails and attachments stored locally on the device related to that account, helping to free up space on iPhone quickly.
How to Re-Add the Email Account:
- Go back to Settings > Mail > Accounts.
- Tap Add Account.
- Select your email provider (e.g., iCloud, Gmail, Outlook).
- Enter your login details and follow the prompts.
Removing your email account and then re-adding it is an effective way to free up space on iPhone quickly by clearing cached emails and attachments. Just remember to back up any important information before removal.