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Does storing a lot of video and apps on phone slow it down?

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rbkhockey83

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Apr 27, 2011
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Hi, I just got my iPhone last weekend. I was planning on 16GB but ended up w/ 32GB because of how big apps are getting nowadays, and the 1080p camera. It's also nice to have extra space. But.. I'm so OCD with new electronics and I'm wondering if storing a lot of apps (like 115 or so) and movies will slow down the phone? Or if shooting and storing a lot of video will slow it down at all. I've been having a field day with Filmic Pro and Camera plus.

thanks
 
It is not about the quantity of apps but about the amount of free space, besides the RAM of the iPhone, the free space will make a difference. If the iPhone 32GB are full it will work at a very slow mode.

Some people suggest to have at least 10% of the storage capacity free.
 
I haven't noticed a slow down with 123 apps and tons of pix and vids on my 32 gb iPhone 4.
 
Ok so if a keep like 3.5-4gbs free it should run close to the speed it would with like 25gbs free?
 
Will there's two answers. Yes and no. No because it's just flash space. What would slow the phone with having lots of apps is when you have a lot of apps in the multitasking tray. If you manage the apps all should be fine no matter how much apps you have.
 
Ok, thanks for the help.. And I do try to clear my multitasking tray at least once per day, usually more.
 
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