I’ve seen this done on YouTube, but haven’t done it myself. It works as long as they know what they are doing. The phone recognizes the storage without issues. You, of course, have to have a backup of all your data as the new storage will be empty. Answer from jw154j on reddit.com
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r/iphonehelp on Reddit: Upgrading iPhone Storage from 64GB to 256GB? Anyone with Experience?
July 19, 2023 -

Hey all,

I've been hearing about a service available in China where you can upgrade the storage of an iPhone XR from 64GB to 256GB for around $60. It seems like most of the phone repair shops there offer this service. I'm quite intrigued by the idea, but I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with it.

Has anyone actually gone through this upgrade process? If so, could you share your experience? Were there any complications or issues? Did the upgraded storage function just like the original, or did you face any unexpected problems? And most importantly, are there any specific sequences or steps one should follow to ensure a successful upgrade without losing data or damaging the phone?

I'm really tempted to give this a shot, especially considering the significant cost savings compared to buying a new iPhone with higher storage. But I want to hear from people who have firsthand experience before taking the plunge. Your insights and advice would be greatly appreciated!

Looking forward to hearing your stories and opinions. Thanks in advance!

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I have been paying for iPhone Cloud storage and now I’m getting a notice saying my information is not being backed up. I just paid this fee. Could this be because I have a new iPhone? Please help. ... You are paying for 50 GB, and you apparently need more than 50GB, so you need to upgrade. More on discussions.apple.com
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