iPhone 13 Pro Max Upgraded to IOS 15.2.1. Lost Review Large Attachments in iPhone Storage!

[jaybar]

Has this happened to anyone else? This morning I had a support call with Apple. They did screen sharing and could not find the former feature either.

Thanks

 

[VineRider]

Looks like it's gone on my iPhone and iPad....

 

[jaybar]

Looks like it's gone on my iPhone and iPad....

Thanks. Was this intentional or a bug on Apple’s part.

 

[VineRider]

Thanks. Was this intentional or a bug on Apple’s part.

Not sure, I would think intentional with something like this being removed. A bug would be more like it was still there but didn't work properly.

 

[jaybar]

Not sure, I would think intentional with something like this being removed. A bug would be more like it was still there but didn't work properly.

Thanks

 

[Taz Mangus]

I just installed 15.2.1, I still have the option to review large attachments in iPhone Storage.

 

[Frankras]

Missing on my Air 3 (15.2.1) as well, but never used it earlier, so I don’t miss it.

 

[jaybar]

I wonder why some have the option and some don’t? My iPhone 13PM is new, as of January 4th. Could that have anything to do with it?

 

[Taz Mangus]

I wonder why some have the option and some don’t? My iPhone 13PM is new, as of January 4th. Could that have anything to do with it?

I also have a 13 Pro Max. So it can’t be that.

 

[jaybar]

@Taz Mangus

Any idea what I should do? I called Apple Support. They had no idea.

 

[Taz Mangus]

@Taz Mangus

Any idea what I should do? I called Apple Support. They had no idea.

I would try doing a Recovery Mode Update. This will refresh iOS and not touch any user data or installed apps. As a precaution do a backup of your phone, just in case.

If you can't update or restore your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support

You can put your iOS device in recovery mode, then restore it using your computer.

support.apple.com

 

[jaybar]

Thanks

 

[VineRider]

I wonder if it has anything to do with the amount of free space left on your device? Mine are 256gb devices with over 150gb free. I wonder if it doesn't show up now until you reach a certain threshold of free space left?

 

[jaybar]

I wonder if it has anything to do with the amount of free space left on your device? Mine are 256gb devices with over 150gb free. I wonder if it doesn't show up now until you reach a certain threshold of free space left?

Vinerider, is it not showing up for you?

 

[VineRider]

Vinerider, is it not showing up for you?

It is not showing up for me. That's why I was wondering if free space had anything to do with it. I have plenty of space, so maybe it only shows up when the OS feels you are running tight on free space. That's a wild guess, but since some still have the option and others do not, there must be some algorithm at work.

 

[Janiehd]

Any update on this? I am thinking that it does have to do with the amount of free space available on the phone. I saw the message before I deleted apps, and then it disappeared after deleting....