10 iPhone Tips and Tricks to Free Up Storage Space and Keep it Running Fast On 4/25/21 at 7:00 AM EDT Despite modern mobiles' impressive storage space, exceeding capacity remains a common concern. Downloading yet another must-have app or shooting one-too-many HD videos can lead to frustration when your AppleiPhone suddenly runs out of room. Fortunately, there are some simple tricks and tips for freeing up space on the iPhone to ensure optimal performance. Prevent permanent text storage Apple iPhones' default setting automatically stores all texts ever sent and received, consuming a surprising amount of storage space in the process. To prevent an iPhone from saving such texts, simply navigate to Message History and tap Keep Messages, and decide between Change Forever, 30 Days or One Year.