How to clean your iPhone: 10 days of hot topics and practical guides
With the shortage of storage space in Apple mobile phones and the frequent occurrence of system lags, how to clean iPhone efficiently has become a hot topic recently. The following is a structured guide that summarizes the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, covering data statistics, operation steps and answers to frequently asked questions.
1. Ranking of popular cleaning needs (last 10 days)

| Ranking | Cleanup type | Search volume share | Typical questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Photo video cleaning | 38% | "How to delete similar photos in batches" |
| 2 | Cache file cleaning | 25% | "How to clean up 30GB occupied by WeChat" |
| 3 | System junk removal | 18% | "Other system data takes up 50GB" |
| 4 | APP uninstallation residue | 12% | "Data still exists after deleting the APP" |
| 5 | Organizing contact text messages | 7% | "How to merge duplicate contacts" |
2. Step-by-step cleaning tutorial
1. Basic cleanup (release 5-10GB space)
•Photo album optimization:Settings > Photos > Turn on "Optimize iPhone Storage"
•APP cache cleaning:Long press the WeChat icon > Clear cache (requires iOS 15 or above)
•Recently deleted:Album > Recently Deleted > Delete All
2. Deep cleaning (release 10-50GB space)
| Operation steps | expected effect | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Restart phone | Clear temporary system files | Need to completely shut down and restart |
| Change system time method | Clear Safari Stubborn Cache | Settings > General > Date & Time > Turn off automatic settings > Manually adjust to 1 year later |
| Use PC to clean up | Completely delete photos and videos | A full backup needs to be performed via iTunes/Finder |
3. Special skills for system data cleaning
The recently hotly discussed "other system data" cleaning methods:
1. Play 4K video continuously for 1 hour (consuming cache mechanism)
2. Use the system's built-in "Restore All Settings" (data will not be deleted)
3. Choose OTA update instead of computer update when upgrading iOS system
4. Evaluation of popular cleaning tools
| Tool name | Free/Paid | Main functions | User ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhoneClean | Pay | Deep scan system junk | 4.2/5 |
| CleanMyPhone | Free + in-app purchases | Duplicate photo identification | 4.5/5 |
| iMazing | Pay | Professional-grade data management | 4.7/5 |
5. Precautions
• Avoid using unofficial "one-click cleaning" apps
• It is recommended to back up important data to iCloud or computer first
• The sudden increase in system data usage may be an iOS BUG. Just wait for the system update.
Through the above structured cleaning plan, most iPhones can effectively release more than 30% of storage space. It is recommended to perform basic cleaning every month and deep cleaning every quarter to keep your phone running smoothly.
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