Why is my 'System' folder taking up 18.3GB on Windows Phone?

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Why is my 'System' folder taking up 18.3GB on Windows Phone

I have a phone with 30GB of storage but 18.3GB of it is being used by the System folder - which I cannot edit, purse or delete. Can anyone tell me how to reduce this folder to a normal size? Other posts online show it should be closer to 2GB.

Thanks, Thom

 

[Sunny Haq]

Re: Why is my 'System' folder taking up 18.3GB on Windows Phone

Same problem I have 8 GB phone memory but system use 6.1 GB and 800 MB used on application.

 

[RumoredNow]

Re: Why is my 'System' folder taking up 18.3GB on Windows Phone

Make a backup.

Reset your phone, restore backup during the setup phase.

Enjoy.


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[Sunny Haq]

Re: Why is my 'System' folder taking up 18.3GB on Windows Phone

How can i backup my apps and games?

 

[RumoredNow]

Re: Why is my 'System' folder taking up 18.3GB on Windows Phone

How can i backup my apps and games?

If you are on 10, Apps let you back up data... On 8.1 not so much. Sorry.