iPad Storage Says Full

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iPad Storage Says Full

My 36GB iPad says it is full, but I only have two or three apps on it (I used to have a lot more but I deleted them when this issue started) and all my photos/videos are in iCloud. You know how usually it will tell you which type of data is taking up storage? It doesn't do that for me, it's just a big gray bar. No labels, no color coding, nothing. I am pretty sure it is a glitch, but I cannot do anything on my iPad until it is fixed. Is there some way to fix this myself or do I need to just take it into a shop? (I have already tried rebooting it, several times in fact.)

iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi

Posted on Oct 18, 2021 8:36 PM

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TheLittles

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Oct 19, 2021 4:54 PM in response to Bransbow

Bransbow Said:

"iPad Storage Says Full: [...]You know how usually it will tell you which type of data is taking up storage? It doesn't do that for me, it's just a big gray bar.[...]"

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"Other" Storage is the Culprit:

The storage named "Other" is the grey bar. So, to clear that, this is what to perform: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad" - Apple Support

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Oct 19, 2021 2:32 AM in response to Bransbow

If your internal storage is full, your only option is to manage the storage that you have - and delete unused Apps or unneeded data.

These support pages should prove to be helpful:

About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

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

“Offloading” Apps can also be a helpful method of creating temporary space for a software update.

https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/21/how-to-offload-apps-in-ios-to-save-space-without-deleting-their-data/

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Oct 19, 2021 4:57 PM in response to Bransbow

I certainly did read your post - and, on the basis of experience, my reply intentionally made no assumptions. Perhaps it is you that hasn’t fully considered the reply…

The link highlighted in bold-text, Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support, is perhaps the most relevant to your issue…

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TheLittles

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Oct 21, 2021 5:19 PM in response to Bransbow

Bransbow Said:

"iPad Storage Says Full: [...]You know how usually it will tell you which type of data is taking up storage? It doesn't do that for me, it's just a big gray bar.[...]"

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What to Try:

Here is a User Tip I authored. See if performing it is operable with your iPad: How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip

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Bransbow Author

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Oct 21, 2021 5:12 PM in response to LotusPilot

Sorry, I was kinda ticked at the time I replied to you. It was from unrelated, and I apologize for my attitude. It's not usually like me.

It does appear that the bolded response would probably fix my issue, though I have already tried that and the lack of storage itself is preventing me from updating. Do you know of any way around that?

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Bransbow Author

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Oct 19, 2021 4:36 PM in response to LotusPilot

I don't think you read my post. I have almost nothing else to delete, but it still says full. In the future, please read the full explanation instead of just the title before responding.

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