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I’ve updated my storage on my IPad and been charged for it but it still doesn’t indicate that I have additional storage in settings

How do I update my storage capacity on my IPad after it’s been paid for

iPad Air, iOS 11

Posted on Oct 26, 2020 2:46 PM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2020 9:42 AM

It is impossible to increase the amount of internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device. 


You can, however, subscribe to a higher tier of iCloud storage - but this is not a substitute for internal storage.


About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support


If you have insufficient internal storage for your needs, you have two options:

  • Manage the storage that you already have:

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

  • Replace your iPad with a model with adequate storage for your needs.


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Oct 27, 2020 9:42 AM in response to 1976-1989

It is impossible to increase the amount of internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device. 


You can, however, subscribe to a higher tier of iCloud storage - but this is not a substitute for internal storage.


About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support


If you have insufficient internal storage for your needs, you have two options:

  • Manage the storage that you already have:

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

  • Replace your iPad with a model with adequate storage for your needs.


I’ve updated my storage on my IPad and been charged for it but it still doesn’t indicate that I have additional storage in settings

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