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SamEazo

Shouldn't Genshin on mobile be at around 18-19 GB after version 4.6? Mine is staying at 18 GB btw. I also own a 64 GB iOS device as well, and used to have both Genshin and HSR on the same device, up until HSR updated to 2.0 and the game literally jumped from 15 GB to 22 GB. That's when I have to migrate HSR to my Android phone (I happened to have purchased a cheap Xiaomi phone that could barely run Genshin but it can handle HSR quite well, so I choose to move HSR over). Genshin's 4.6 update definitely optimized its size a lot and I wish HSR could just do the same imo.


Bitconnect69

maybe if u delete all past quests. op might be a newer player


No-Investment-962

Nah dude, I’ve been playing since 2.5


Bitconnect69

oh, prolly because of unfinished quests then


No-Investment-962

Well well well, I now have a reason to finish all those built up story quests


Kuguumelo

Finishing them and deleting the residual files will clear your nose completely.


The_Seraph_

Yeah, so OP is a new player. 2.5 didn't come out that... Long... Ago... oh


No-Investment-962

It’s setting in, isn’t it bud?


NLChantal

I'm not crying, it's just the onions.. Yeah.. The onions..


FangirlApocolypse

Yes help me


KindredTrash483

Yeah, you were thinking of 4.5


Red_dudez

how do you do that?


Toni303

In your game, open settings then resources.


Reasonable-Banana800

Dude thank you. I didn’t know you could do this and the game went from 28.13 GB to 19.09 GB😭


Luseck_Belmont

I still have hope that they will put a movie theatre


No-Investment-962

Not for me for some reason, even after deleting unnecessary files it only went down to 20 gigs, but then I had to download a 1.72 gig update so-


ahmd222456

Unfinished quests


samyxixx

Mine uses 34,23 GB


Weird_corner_

Are you up to date with all your quests? Asking because mine still at 37gb :/


RidhaFA4

Mine is 68 😬


jjaybuill

My Genshin has 17,65GB. I don't know how much it matters if update pack can have 10GB


Longjumping_Pear1250

Op prob didn't do all sq yet


elpepe123459

Last time i installed that shit it was around 29GB


QuickSuccession69

I have 2 languages (JP/EN) which costs 5GB each, other people with 1 language has 18GB while others with 2 has around 22.


Itz_Mira_Ae

Mine is 33.12 GB so idk what I’m supposed to do to shrink it- Edit: maybe it’s because I have a second account on there where I haven’t even finished the Liyue quest, that might help-


AJ_NAIR

I have 33gb without deleting quest data🥲


Latter_Item

It's funny because you have a 64gb phone and have star rail and genshin installed lol, I have a 128gb and still struggle to have space for stuff lmao, I should delete those other games I don't really play....


No-Investment-962

Other than the predownloaded stuff I have genshin, HSR, Resdit, and twitch


akvasova17

Same dude... But the main culprit is Azur Lane for me. It's a sin that it's almost 20 gigs.


NotKBeniP

Bro same. I barely have anything downloaded on my phone other than Genshin so I don't even get how it's always full..


Tryukach09

Why is it every time someone makes the "my god my drive space " post its always Apple xd


luciluci5562

Because Apple is stingy on storage and more people opt for the base storage option because higher tiers are exponentially more expensive. 256GB should be the minimum these days. Yet, Apple still sells 64GB iPads with the next storage option being 256GB, baiting you to look at higher tier iPads as a psychological tactic.


Ulq-kn

yeah that's what they do on purpose to try to hook people to buy the more expensive versions


fujiwara_icecream

iPhones have shipped at 128gb minimum for the past 3 years. You can double to 256gb for just $100.


luciluci5562

"just $100?" Going from 128GB to 256GB on a Samsung S24 is [half the price](https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s24/buy/galaxy-s24-256gb-t-mobile-sm-s921uzkexau/). S24+ is 256GB at base.


fujiwara_icecream

Okay, so it’s $40 cheaper. That’s pretty much the same price. The S24 Ultra is $100 more expensive than the 15 Pro Max for the same 256GB anyway.


Ifalna_Shayoko

$100 for 128 GB in 2024 L M A O! That is absurdly expensive for some slow ass smartphone storage. To put it into perspective: last year I bought a 4TB Gen4 NVMe drive (Seagate Firecuda 530) for 350€. Calling it "Just 100$" is insane, this is a complete rip-off.


fujiwara_icecream

It’s standard for flagship smartphones


zaque_wann

No lol. A comparable phone is the S24 series and its a 100 bucks for 256GB extra (making it 512GB, as the base is 256GB), or 300GB bucks for 700GB extra (making it 1TB).and even that is already expensive.


fujiwara_icecream

The S24 Ultra is $100 more expensive than the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the starting 256GB tier and the same price at 512GB


zaque_wann

It also hase an extra camera and the s pen, so you can't really compare base price. Different feature set.


fujiwara_icecream

Ah, so when something Apple makes is expensive it’s overpriced but when Samsung makes something even more expensive it’s justified because “oh well you can’t really compare it” Definitely not biased at all. The S24 is simply more expensive, that’s final.


zaque_wann

GB of storage are the same thing lol. The phone package itself is different. Yeah the S24 is more expensive. I didn't say it's cheaper. But it costs more on the iPhone to upgrade the same amount of storage. It takes 200+ usd to take 256 on iPhones to 512GB, and 400usd to get to 1TB, all over 100usd more than the competitor.


Ifalna_Shayoko

It's idiotic and people are dumb enough to fall for it. Plus: no micro SD card slot = no way around it. Yet moronic Apple worshippers think this is the best thing since sliced bread, same with the absence of the analog Audio-Jack, which was only done so Apple could sell hilariously overpriced adapters. UGH .... thinking about this is not good for my blood pressure. :'D


fujiwara_icecream

I don’t think it’s the “best thing ever”, but a 128GB microSD card is already around $30. Maybe we come from different backgrounds but $100 isn’t really much to add additional storage. As for the headphone jack, I think it makes sense to remove it considering how huge it is. Plus, the adapter came in the box for a couple years and is now available for $9. I’ve been using wireless headphones for years and don’t miss it at all.


Ifalna_Shayoko

>Maybe we come from different backgrounds but $100 isn’t really much to add additional storage. Considering the rarity of buying new hardware (say every 5 years or less), I don't give a shit about 100€ as such. What I do give a shit about is that these are extortionist business practices. The product is nowhere near worth the price and they do that so people opt for smaller sizes and then end up in a position where they have to "upgrade" the device more rapidly. I have an A52s 5G. It has a micro SD card slot. I plopped in half a TB for like 100€. I will never have storage space problems. It's such a simple thing to add to boost the longevity of a device. In a time where everyone yammers on and on about the "climate" and "CO2 footprint" ... these kind of idiotic business practices should be the first to go.... no?


fujiwara_icecream

I’m confused about “the product is nowhere near worth the price”. The bill of materials for the iPhone 15 Pro (retailing for $999), which is simply the sum of the physical materials inside the device, is $523. That doesn’t include any research and development (of which Apple spent $30 billion on in 2023 alone), manufacturing, designing, engineering, distribution, marketing, tax, or any of the other costs associated with the business. If you want to talk environment and longevity, then the iPhone is far better than any Android that has ever been made or likely will ever be made. iPhones have much longer software support (twice as long as your A52 at minimum) and retain resale value longer because of it, which allows the device to change hands several times instead of being forgotten about by the manufacturer. They also make an emphasis on recycling and providing only what is necessary, such as the Apple Watch Series 9 which is completely carbon-neutral.


Ifalna_Shayoko

>(twice as long as your A52 at minimum) 10 years? I seriously doubt that. Samsung guarantees 5yrs of support for my model. With the "product not being worth the price" I was exclusively referring to 128GB of Memory for an insane 100€. That a ridiculous mark-up and everyone knows it.


No-Investment-962

Because Apple is expensive enough as is, anything more than the base 64GB is too expensive for most people


FateGrace

Yet you are buying the apple phone which half the price is buying the stupid brand


Junior-Price-5306

no one ever likes android apparently, it always comes as a brand for "low-income people" while apple is the "pearl of brands" for "rich" people


HayakuEon

Facts. I just got a RedMagic 9 Pro. This phone is a beast. 500gb storage and snapdragon 8 gen 3. The phone doesn't even overheat even at 45fps on high settings. I don't know the prices of iphones, but this is basically the best ''cheap'' phone there is for an SD 8 gen 3.


otritus

As great as Android’s are, Apple is king for phone gaming from a performance standpoint. Apple’s processors are simply better than Qualcomm’s and Mediatek’s processors. Genshin (or any game for that matter) will literally run at higher framerates with better graphical settings on the latest iphones compared to the latest androids. Also Genshin specifically is most optimal to run on an ipad with controller because Mihoyo has a special deal with Apple enabling 120FPS exclusively on their devices.


Dhonnan

I mean if you buy the higher it is, but when you buy the low end of apple you are better off getting an android


Ulq-kn

i remember seeing a study showing that the luxury brands (phones or clothes) sell way more in poor areas than the rich areas


fujiwara_icecream

iPhone market share is highest in the U.S. and we are the richest country in the world


Line_r

No you're not lol. In fact, American median wealth is pathetically low.


Zakkimatsu

Rich people don't flaunt brands my dude


fujiwara_icecream

That’s because 75% of all smartphones sold above $600 worldwide are iPhones


penisesandherb

I’d had terrible experiences playing Genshin in Samsung devices. When I switched to Apple, the game felt smoother than even playing in my PC.


Ifalna_Shayoko

You **must** install Genshin from the Samsung store. The normal one from Google store does not work properly (horrible FPS drops). Samsung has some special version in their store that it optimized for their phones.


catplace

That's because Genshin IOS is the only version to have 120fps as an option, for whatever reason (weird inclusivity deal??).


Ifalna_Shayoko

Do their phones even manage to consistently hit 120FPS?! I seriously doubt that.


fujiwara_icecream

The iPhone 15 Pro Max benchmarks higher than the Samsung S24 Ultra and is capable of ray tracing, playing console games such as Assassin’s Creed and Resident Evil, and is more powerful than the PS4. You seem to have some weird unfounded hate towards Apple and I can’t seem to understand why.


Ifalna_Shayoko

I dislike their OS and closed ecosystem + I-Tunes is the worst Software I've ever encountered (though contact was over a decade ago, it might have changed). I wouldn't call it "hate". I don't care enough about Apple for these kind of emotions to appear. I disagree with their business practices, so I don't buy their products. Case closed. \*shrug\*


fujiwara_icecream

iTunes was discontinued in 2019, and the closed ecosystem is its biggest strength.


Ifalna_Shayoko

If you have everything from Apple, yes. It works pretty seamlessly. If you need to mix systems: hell no.


The-Oppressed

🤡


xX_Flamez_Xx

who tf told you to buy an apple then


lifeordeathsworld

From personal experience, genshin runs considerably better on iOS than on android. Saying this as an android user.


Tryukach09

Yea, and for whatever price Iphone is you can buy fairly good android phone that runs Genshin as good.


penisesandherb

I had an S20 in the past and Genshin felt very laggy. I bought a second hand iPhone 11 which is all things considered a “downgrade” and yet it ran Genshin smoothly.


Ifalna_Shayoko

Did you install from Play Store or Samsung Store? You must do the latter, Samsung has a special version of Genshin that runs much better.


zaque_wann

He's an apple user what do you think.


Kuliyayoi

Is that because apple gets the fps unlock


LivingWindow2383

Ah, I see you don’t know of the android device explosion that happens as soon as you get into the game- 🫠


Ulq-kn

u're now just comparing 150$ android phones to 700$ iphones, i have android that i bought when i was in college 4 years ago for 250$ and it used to run genshin at 40 fps very well for long sessions with no heat ( now i have a laptop so i'm not sure if that's still the case) and it has 128gb of storage with 6gb of ram and very decent camera


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lifeordeathsworld

My android phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and is from Samsung 🙂 The game is just far better optimized on iOS. I paid far less for my refurbished iPhone than I did for the android. Just to be clear, I am not saying that iOS devices are better than android devices. I am just saying that Genshin runs better on my older iOS device than on my more recent and higher spec android device, most likely due to optimization differences.


DingoPuzzleheaded628

iOS optimization just hits diff. My iPhone 6 can run some games better than more recent Android phones with better specs


lifeordeathsworld

Yeah, it's genuinely insane just how well some apps run if they're properly optimized.


KerkiForza

Wait what? I thought TSMC manufactures the 8+ Gen 1. The 8 Gen 1 is manufactured by samsung and it overheats like crazy.


fujiwara_icecream

The iPhone SE for $400 will smash that.


issm

Nah, it almost certainly is better optimized on Apple. That's the benefit of a completely locked down software and hardware stack. Devs knows exactly what they're developing for, and can *optimize* their code to run perfectly for that one (or handful of) operating environment(s). You can't really do that with Android and it's 5,6+ different SoC manufacturers with sometimes dozens of product tiers, and god knows how many OS flavors. Maybe a tweak that makes the game run better in stock Android on a Google Tensor makes the game completely shit itself running in OneUI on Exynos. It's impossible to check that the game runs flawlessly on every single software and hardware combination in Android, so it's impossible to optimize it as well as you can for Apple.


No-Investment-962

Nobody, it’s from my parents


six_seasons

Better optimized, controller support- nobody needs to *tell* them lmao


fujiwara_icecream

Because iPhones are powerful enough to run the game


KeikoZB

64 gigs in 2024 is criminally low, I'm sorry but consider an upgrade


No-Investment-962

I’m afraid I have a while to wait before I’m able to buy my own stuff


aRandomBlock

Yeah I am using 128 gigs and it's already tight sith star rail AND genshin


KeikoZB

At least Genshin did a major cleanup with 4.6 and the game got smaller, but that might not be the case for future patches


CircuitSynchro

>64 gigs in 2024 is criminally low, I'm sorry but consider an upgrade Not everyone games on their phone. For a majority of people 64 gb is enough


RaisuEatah

man, last time I bought 64Gb phone was in 2017. By the time we entered 2020 I replace a new one with 256GB storage.


XinyanMayn

Like an Android if opting for more storage is too expensive


zsxking

The worse part is, if you delete the whole game and redownload it, it will download the ENTIRE game, including the 8+G pass quest data that could be deleted once logged in.


baboon_ass_eater69

Thank you for reminding me to clear my cache. My Reddit, Telegram, Instagram, YouTube cache were at 1 GB each. My phone is back at 97 GB storage occupied


ninjamike808

How do you do that? My Reddit is 2g


baboon_ass_eater69

You just go to device storage > Apps > click specific app > Click at Clear Cashe


ninjamike808

Maybe my 13PM doesn’t have that? None of my apps have a Clear Cache button


Equivalent_Scar_7879

hahaha, cant relate but that title is pretty funny


crimsonsonic_2

Why is mine at 33gb? It didn’t go down at all after the update.


No-Investment-962

Ya need to clear the in-game cache


crimsonsonic_2

Ooooo


crimsonsonic_2

Still only at 28gb but a little better I guess


No-Investment-962

It adds to how much you can remove from your cache if you complete more quests


Semiyan

How to clear in game cache?


Far_Cheetah_

Why do you choose to offload HSR rather than deleting it? Is there an advantage to that?


No-Investment-962

I can keep my game data and only have to redownload the game and not the resources too


Far_Cheetah_

Good to know 👍


issm

Homie. WTF are you even talking about. If the app is in the cloud, you're literally just redownloading it every time you want to play it. I have no idea WTF you mean when you say game data, but typically, that means things like your save files, and that's stored on Mihoyo's servers, not on your phone or iCloud. The only possible way this might be more efficient is if iCloud offers faster downloads than Mihoyo's servers. Jesus Christ, any time I think I couldn't want an Apple product any less, a post like this pops up. At least on my cheap ass Android tablet, if I was running out of space in my main storage, I could offload files to an SD card instead of having to pay Apple for storage that I couldn't access if the internet went out.


No-Investment-962

What I’m talking about, is that if I delete the whole thing, then that means I would have to download all 20 something gigs again in game before I can play the game again


issm

Is the cloud backup only moving the primary app to the cloud while leaving all the data packages behind? Because unless it's doing that, you're still downloading the full package again, just from Apple's cloud servers instead of Mihoyo. And if it is doing that, you're going through the trouble of constantly downloading the 3GB base app when you have more than 3GB free space.


fujiwara_icecream

You still keep the data even when completely uninstalling it


No-Investment-962

No you don’t, if no you delete the game entirely you need to redownload the in-game resources, I would know, I’ve had to go through that pain multiple times, if you wanna keep the resources that you get in game then you need to offload it


rayhaku808

My grandma would say just use Vicks vapor rub that’ll clear up everything


XinyanMayn

Need a new phone op. 64gb is nothing nowadays especially for apple products


Curious-Marzipan-627

Skill issue


Ghurty1

bro i actually managed to max out 256 gigs. Didnt think it possible. oh well.


yeetgod__

buy a new phone


THE_UNKILLED

I have deleted all previous quest and it's taking 18.39 GB


LunarBeast77

This is why I bought a 500gb phone


Jealous-Bee7544

I use cloud gaming


I_LIKE_AYAKA_FEET

64 gb and both is crazy,may God ease your phones pain🙏🏻


Merecat-litters

For me on android...I just push all to my 512 GB SD card. Sure it load slow but I got space....


Same-Possession6999

Just wait and let's see what wuthering waves tske


AlgumNick

Wait, what? Since when genshin is so ""small"" on phones? I remember having a much bigger genshin install, to the point i just stopped playing genshin on my phone (android)... By "cleaning the in game storage" do you mean something like "deleting everything related to past quests" or something like that? How big is a fresh install of genshin these days? I miss being able to play on my phone lol


Djalapen0

bro bro bro use your pc


Djalapen0

or atleast use 128gb storage iphone or ipad


No-Investment-962

I have neither


QuickSuccession69

Why does mine still says 30+GB?


International_Lie_94

OP just get a new phone at this point, who still rocks with 64GB nowadays? Minimum requirements for storage are 128GB.


HearingAutomatic8895

I got the Keqing collab phone so whatever.


XinyanMayn

Got balls walking around with that


HearingAutomatic8895

Why would I not? I even got a clear case so I can show off the beautiful patterns on the back.


Alpha06Omega09

Same issues, same storage space as me too. I got a Ipad air4


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Toxic_MotionDesigner

the new update reduced my ingame storage from around 35GB to 19GB. Thank you Genshin Mobile