System Takes up storage
I just got the new iPad 32G, but the system takes up nearly 10G of the storage. How can I reduce it?
iPad, iPadOS 14
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If your internal storage is full, your only option is to better manage the storage that you have - and delete unused Apps or unneeded data - or replace the device with a model that has adequate storage for your needs.
These support pages should prove to be helpful:
What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? – Apple Support
Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support
Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
External storage devices may be helpful for offloading data to which you do not require regular access - however, for the most part, this data cannot be directly accessed/viewed/edited/manipulated unless it is first copied back to the iPad.