After update, Documents &Data size gets too big so I’m deleting the app
Hi @Mmm1 Thanks for flagging this and sharing the screenshot, 953 MB in Documents & Data is too large and we want to get this resolved for you.
What’s happening: V4 introduced several new databases that track screen time history, physical activity context, and blocking history, and right now they accumulate data indefinitely with no automatic cleanup. For users who upgraded from V3 with a long history, the screen time database in particular can carry a lot of accumulated data.
Unfortunately there’s no in-app “Clear Storage” option right now, and we don’t have an automatic fix shipping in the immediate next update.
Your options today:
- Delete and reinstall the app. This clears all local storage. Your account, rules, and subscription are tied to your account server-side, so those will restore when you log back in.
- Keep the app and wait. We’re aware this is a real issue and storage cleanup is something the team is addressing.
If you do delete and reinstall and run into any issues restoring your account or settings, reach out and we’ll help you get sorted.