Ugh, iOS 18 Slowing You Down and Eating Your iCloud Storage? You’re Not Alone! 😫

Ever since you updated to iOS 18, has your iPhone felt like it’s wading through molasses? And what’s the deal with iCloud suddenly being full? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one pulling your hair out! Loads of people are having the same issues, and luckily, there are some things you can try to fix it.

Why is iOS 18 So Slow? 🤔

Apple tries to make our iPhones better with every update, but sometimes things go wrong. iOS 18 might be slow because:

• It’s still new: Like a brand new car, new software can have some kinks that need to be worked out. Apple usually releases updates to fix these problems, so keep an eye out for those!
• Your phone is full: If your iPhone storage is almost full, it can make everything run slower. Think of it like a closet packed with clothes – it’s hard to find anything!
• Too many apps running: Having a ton of apps open in the background can bog down your phone’s brainpower.

More Help Needed?

What’s Up with My iCloud Storage? 🤯

That little green line in your iCloud storage settings can be confusing! Sometimes, it seems like iCloud is full even though you have space on your phone. Here’s why that might be happening:

• iCloud is still backing up: When you update to a new iOS, iCloud backs up your whole phone. This can take a while, and it might look like your storage is full even though it’s just working in the background.
• You have a lot of photos and videos: Those selfies and videos take up a lot of space! You might need to upgrade your iCloud storage plan or delete some old files.
• Glitches happen: Sometimes, iCloud just gets confused. It’s like a computer hiccup!

This video, titled “How to Free Up iCloud Storage“, is owned by TheUnlockr on YouTube.

Okay, So How Do I Fix It? 🛠️

Here are a few things you can try to speed up your phone and free up iCloud space:

1. Restart your iPhone: This classic tech fix works surprisingly often! Just turn your phone off and on again.
2. Check for iOS updates: Apple often releases updates that fix bugs and improve performance. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to see if a new version of iOS is available.
3. Offload unused apps: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see which apps take up the most space. You can “offload” apps you don’t use often – this deletes the app but keeps its data, so you can easily re-download it later.
4. Delete old photos and videos: If you have a ton of photos and videos in iCloud, try deleting some you don’t need anymore. You can also use iCloud Photos to optimize storage, which keeps smaller versions of photos on your phone and the full-resolution versions in iCloud.
5. Check your iCloud storage: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Manage Account Storage to see how much space you’re using and what’s taking up the most space. You might need to upgrade your storage plan.
6. Reset your phone (last resort!): If all else fails, you can try resetting your phone to its factory settings. Warning: This will erase everything on your phone, so make sure you have a backup first!

Option	What it does	Pros	Cons
Restart	Takes time, and requires a backup	Quick and easy	Might not solve the problem
Reset	Resets all settings to their defaults	Can resolve software glitches	You’ll need to re-configure some settings
Restore	Reinstalls iOS using a backup	Can fix more serious software issues	Takes time, requires a backup
Restore as New	Reinstalls iOS and erases all data	Like getting a brand new phone!	You’ll lose all data if you don’t have a backup

FAQs 🤔

Hopefully, these tips help you get your iPhone back to its speedy self! And remember, if you’re still having trouble, you can always contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Store for help. 👍

Remember, it’s always a good practice to back up your iPhone regularly before making any major changes.