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Space requierd for IOS 7 update
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charlituna
macrumors G3
You'll likely need more. I would have at least 2GB free.
Now is a good time to purge apps you don't use, photos don't really need on yr device. I would then back everything up, do it as a restore and update not just an update. Clean installs often have fewer issues than patch jobs
navodwickra
macrumors 6502
ipsw file is around 1.3GB. I updated from betas so I have no idea what will happen when you update from iOS 6 to 7 over the air.
One of the few REAL questions being asked here. For those tight on space, this could be an issue.
Anyone know the OS operating memory variance from ios 6 to ios7?
Anyone know the OS operating memory variance from ios 6 to ios7?
PNutts
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OT: And don't forget to have your battery charged up! IIRC, typically there is a threshold and below that the update won't install.
Edit: Just saw this link in another thread. iOS will let you know how much to delete if it fails. From the link:
When updating wirelessly, your iOS device needs enough available space to download and install the update. If "Download and Install" is grayed out or you see the message "This update requires at least x.x GB of available storage", use one of the following options to update:
◾Use iTunes to download and install the update instead
or
◾Remove content you no longer need from your device, including:
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What i did was just restored as a new phone. this was a good thing because i was able to download the apps that i actually use. saved me like 8 gb lol
Having enough room to actually install, and how much room it will need AFTER the install is two different things.
Again, how much MORE room will IOS7 take than IOS6 once it is installed.
Again, how much MORE room will IOS7 take than IOS6 once it is installed.
Given Apple's comment about doing it through iTunes, it would appear that it doesn't take up any additional room.
The update replaces the existing software.
From my experience in this, the 3GB space is only required to install, since the software extracts itself to the iPhone hard drive hence the preparing for update stage. The phones space will remain the same as you had with the previous version when installation is done.
Yes you need 3.1GB to install but once it was installed I still had 3.1GB free. Just need to add back some videos I had off of iTunes. Forced me to delete apps I never use anyway. I lover starting fresh