On an iPhone, files are stored in several different locations, depending on the app that created or uses the file. Here are the most common storage locations:
1. iCloud Drive: Files stored in iCloud Drive can be accessed on any device that is signed in to the same Apple ID. To access files in iCloud Drive on an iPhone, open the Files app.
2. On-device Storage: Files that are saved locally on the iPhone can be found within the app that created the file. For example, photos are stored in the Photos app, while voice memos are stored in the Voice Memos app.
3. Third-Party Apps: Some apps, such as Dropbox or Google Drive, have their own storage locations for files. These files can be accessed through the app itself.
To find a specific file on an iPhone:
1. Open the Files app and search for the file in iCloud Drive.
2. Use the search function within the app that created the file to find it within the app.
3. Open the app that the file was created in and use its built-in search function to locate the file.
It's important to note that files can be automatically deleted to free up storage space on an iPhone. To prevent this, you can back up your files to iCloud or transfer them to a computer for safekeeping.