Why Is Your iPhone 16 Pro Max Cannot Take Photos?
If you are camera app showing "Cannot Take Photo" error on your iPhone 16 Pro Max, the root cause is almost always zero free storage space remaining for new photo files.
You could miss important moments if you cannot capture photos. The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options, but regardless of capacity, everyday use fills it up over time.
Common Causes
- Camera Roll — Photos and videos are the #1 storage consumer on any iPhone or iPad
- App Data — Social media, games, and streaming apps cache large amounts of data
- System Files — iOS/macOS logs, updates, and caches can consume 5-15GB
- Messages — Years of iMessage history with photo and video attachments
- Downloads — Files downloaded from Safari, Mail, and other apps
How to Fix Cannot Take Photos on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Check What Is Using Space
Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see a breakdown of storage usage on your iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Clean Photos with PX Cleaner
Download PX Cleaner and run an AI scan to find duplicates, blurry photos, and large files consuming your storage.
Clear App Caches
Delete and reinstall apps with large caches, or use the Offload feature in Settings.
Remove Old Messages
Go to Settings > Messages and set messages to auto-delete after 1 year or 30 days.
Clear Safari Data
Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data to remove cached web content.
Why PX Cleaner for iPhone 16 Pro Max?
AI-Powered
Machine learning detects duplicates, blurry photos, and similar shots automatically.
Swipe to Clean
Tinder-style interface makes cleanup fast and intuitive.
100% Private
Everything happens on-device. No photos are uploaded anywhere.
Lightning Fast
Full library scan in 1-3 minutes. Clean up in under 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deleted files go to Recently Deleted and still occupy space for 30 days. Empty the Recently Deleted folder in Photos to reclaim that space immediately.
Apple recommends keeping at least 1-2GB free for system operations. For optimal performance, aim for 5-10GB of free space.
Yes. When storage is nearly full, your iPhone 16 Pro Max has to constantly manage space, which slows everything down. Freeing up storage directly improves performance.