Summary
One of the common issues encountered by iPhone users is that the iPhone shows 0 bytes available, but it's not actually out of storage. This issue can be frustrating, but it can be fixed. To resolve the 0 bytes available issue, you can try deleting unused apps, offloading apps, and deleting unused files and data. If you're experiencing data loss alongside the storage issue, you can use a data recovery tool to recover your lost data from your iPhone.
"It's weird. I'm getting an error message from my iPhone saying 0 bytes available, but it's of 64 GB and I don't really install many apps on it. The largest files are about a hundred pictures. Where did the storage exactly go? Can't believe it happened to me. Any suggestions for what to do when the iPhone shows0 bytes available? I'd appreciate a lot if you could tell me how to get more bytes on iPhone without uninstalling apps or deleting pictures, videos, music or any other media files."
Some iPhone users are experiencing an issue where their phone shows 0 bytes available storage, but deleting files doesn't change the storage reading, indicating it's likely an error rather than an actual storage issue.
When your iPhone shows 0 bytes available, it might seem like your device is fully loaded with data and has no space left. However, in most cases, this is just an error that can be caused by various factors, and it's not necessarily a reflection of your actual storage situation. You may still have space available, but the error can make it seem like you're out of room. In these situations, you can try freeing up space on your iPhone or extending your storage, but it's worth checking to see if the issue is simply a glitch that can be resolved.
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When your iPhone shows 0 bytes available, freeing up space is useless and unnecessary. Fortunately, there are other workable solutions you can try to fix the 0 bytes available error on your iPhone without losing data.
Before attempting to fix your iPhone's storage issue, make sure to back up your data using free iPhone backup software, iTunes, or iCloud to prevent potential data loss during the process. This precautionary step will ensure that your important files and information are safely stored and can be recovered if needed.
Running antivirus software on your iPhone can help detect and eliminate any viruses that may be causing the 0 bytes error, which can be a result of a virus attack.
Performing a force restart is a common solution to solve various problems on the iPhone, including the 0 bytes available error. Depending on your iPhone model, you can force restart your iPhone in different ways.
To avoid losing data, back up your iPhone first, then you can factory reset it without worrying about losing important files.
If you lost some files after fixing your iPhone, you can try using Qiling MobiSaver, a data recovery software that can retrieve your files from an iTunes backup or iCloud backup.
To recover data from an iPhone with 0 bytes available in iTunes backup, you can try the following:
Step 1. Connect iPhone to Your PC
Launch Qiling MobiSaver, click "Recover from iOS device" on the left, and click "Start".
Step 2.Scan for Lost iPhone Data
Qiling MobiSaver will automatically scan your iPhone/iPad/iPod, finding both existing and previously lost data, and you just need to wait for the scan to finish.
Step 3.Click the "Recover" Button
You can select the lost data you want to recover, such as photos, videos, contacts, SMS, notes, voice mails, and other files, and save them to a new location.
The software supports the recovery of various iPhone data, including photos, videos, contacts, messages, call history, notes, WhatsApp conversations, and voice memos, in different data loss situations. It's a useful tool to have on your computer to rescue your data.
Applies To: iPhone XS/XS Max/XR/X and earlier iPhone models