You can’t directly upgrade the internal storage on your existing iPhone, since Apple doesn’t allow internal hardware upgrades. If you’re looking for more space without using iCloud, external drives range from around $30 to $100, depending on capacity and brand. · You can also consider cloud services like Google Drive, which offers 15GB for free, or upgrade to 100GB for about $1.99/month. Dropbox provides 2GB free, with premium plans starting around $9.99/month for 2TB.

The easiest way to get more iPhone storage without paying is by freeing up existing space. You can delete unused apps, clear the app’s cache, remove old message attachments, and delete duplicate or similar photos and videos. We covered 6 great options above. Apple also provides built-in storage management tools under Settings > General > iPhone Storage to help you quickly identify and remove unnecessary files.

Yes, external storage is completely safe to use with your iPhone. Apple officially supports external drives, flash drives, and SD cards through adapters connected to your device. As long as you use trusted brands and properly formatted drives (like exFAT, FAT32, or APFS), your data remains secure and easily accessible through the Files app.