If your iPhone 7 Plus keeps throwing memory errors like “Memory Storage Almost Full” or “Insufficient Memory” after installing a new iOS update, don’t panic. It usually means your device is running out of space — and it’s easier to fix than you might think. Here’s everything you can do to clear up memory and stop those annoying warnings.
1. Restart Your iPhone 7 Plus
Sometimes, all your phone needs is a simple restart to clear minor glitches.
- Hold down the Power button until Slide to Power Off appears.
- Drag the slider to turn it off.
- Wait 30 seconds, then press the Power button again to turn it back on.
Tip:
If your phone freezes when the memory error pops up, do a forced restart instead:
- Press and hold the Power button and Volume Down button together for about 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
2. Check Your iPhone Storage
Let’s find out if you really are low on space:
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
- Check how much free space is left.
- If available storage is less than 1GB, it’s time to clean house.
What you can do:
- Delete apps you no longer use.
- Offload unused apps (this keeps your data but frees up space).
- Move photos and videos to iCloud or your computer.
- Clear old messages and attachments.
Some apps like Facebook or Instagram can bloat over time — if you see one using an insane amount of space, it might be time to reinstall it.
3. Delete the iOS Update File and Redownload
Sometimes the update itself gets stuck or partially installed, hogging unnecessary space.
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
- Find and tap on Software Update.
- Tap Delete Update.
After deleting:
- Restart your iPhone.
- Go back to Settings > General > Software Update and re-download it.
This gives you a clean, fresh installation of the update — which can also help performance.
4. Restore or Reset Your iPhone
If the memory warnings keep coming back even after cleaning up, it might be time for a deeper fix.
You’ll need a computer with the latest version of iTunes:
- Connect your iPhone to your computer via USB.
- Open iTunes and select your iPhone.
- Click Restore Backup and choose a backup from before you installed the update.
Still stuck?
You might need to do a recovery mode restore or a DFU mode restore if simple backup restoration doesn’t help. (You can find full guides for those steps on our site.)
When to Contact Apple
If none of these steps clear the memory errors, even after a full restore, it’s time to call in the pros. Reach out to Apple Support — especially if you think the update itself may have corrupted the memory management system.
Pro Tip:
When you contact support, make sure to note any specific error messages you see. It’ll help speed things up when diagnosing the problem.