JW Library storage

[myvalk]

Does anybody know if the JW Library app stores all that library on your phone? The reason I’m asking is I noticed that my JW Library takes up more storage than any other app I have.

[computerwiz]

Whatever you download it stores on your phone.

 

Go to Library -> Downloaded

 

You can clear out things from there and free up space.

[On the huh]

I have noticed that if I remove JW Library and everything in it, and then reinstall the app and download all the same publication I had before, it uses less space.  I don't know if some temporary files are remaining and clogging up space, but something is.

[ὁ υἱός ὁ ἀγαπητός]

6 hours ago, myvalk said:

Does anybody know if the JW Library app stores all that library on your phone? The reason I’m asking is I noticed that my JW Library takes up more storage than any other app I have.

The app downloads and stores tiles for new videos or jwpub files in your device's memory, even if you don't download them, that's why the saved data increases over time.

[myvalk]

So how do I clear my storage ?

[computerwiz]

12 hours ago, myvalk said:

So how do I clear my storage ?

 

What type of phone you have?

[myvalk]

iPhone 14pro max 

[computerwiz]

Ok.  I don't have iPhone, and this is AI generated.  So...computers 101 - always make a backup before trying something new.

 

✅ Step-by-Step: Create a Backup

1. Open JW Library
2. Tap More (bottom-right corner)
3. Tap Settings
4. Tap Backup and Restore
5. Tap Create Backup
6. Choose where to save it:
   • Save to Files (best option)
   • Or share it (AirDrop, email, etc.)
7. Pick a location (like On My iPhone or iCloud Drive)
8. Tap Save

🔐 Very Important Tip

After saving:

• Go to the Files app
• Make sure the backup file is really there
• Consider copying it to:
  • iCloud Drive
  • Google Drive
  • Or your computer

 

 

Now that that's out of the way, here's the steps:

 

✅ Easiest Way to Clear JW Library Cache (iPhone 14 Pro Max)

Option 1 — Best method (keeps your notes & data)

1. Open Settings
2. Tap General
3. Tap iPhone Storage
4. Scroll down and tap JW Library
5. Tap Offload App
6. Confirm Offload App
7. Tap Reinstall App

✔ What this does:

• Clears temporary/cache files
• Keeps your:
  • Notes
  • Highlights
  • Bookmarks

➡️ This is the safest option and usually fixes issues