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1) Why does Apple want to install new stuff on my little 7th generation iPad?
2) Can I buy more memory for IPad? I only have 32gb with 6.7 left
3) can I also add something so I have access to the web in my car while traveling ?
This was a gift, so I didn’t get to choose! Thank you all!
iPad, iPadOS 14
The additional information is certainly helpful. With appropriate context, it’s much easier to provide appropriate guidance.
At present, you essentially have two choices. You can continue remain with iPadOS 14.8 - and continue to receive security updates - or you can update to iPadOS 15.1. Once updated to iPadOS 15.x, there is no way back.
If you don’t wish to update to iPadOS15, you might be well advised to disable automatic download of updates:
Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates >
As the iPadOS 15.1 update has already been downloaded - but not installed - the update package can be deleted from your iPad before it is irreversibly installed:
Settings > General > iPad Storage
Scroll down the list of Apps until you find the update package; swipe to the left, then tap Delete.
Having deleted the iPadOS 15.1 update from your iPad, return to the update page - and install iPadOS 14.8.1 (at the bottom of the page). This update includes an essential security update.
The additional information is certainly helpful. With appropriate context, it’s much easier to provide appropriate guidance.
At present, you essentially have two choices. You can continue remain with iPadOS 14.8 - and continue to receive security updates - or you can update to iPadOS 15.1. Once updated to iPadOS 15.x, there is no way back.
If you don’t wish to update to iPadOS15, you might be well advised to disable automatic download of updates:
Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates >
As the iPadOS 15.1 update has already been downloaded - but not installed - the update package can be deleted from your iPad before it is irreversibly installed:
Settings > General > iPad Storage
Scroll down the list of Apps until you find the update package; swipe to the left, then tap Delete.
Having deleted the iPadOS 15.1 update from your iPad, return to the update page - and install iPadOS 14.8.1 (at the bottom of the page). This update includes an essential security update.
1) More information required.
2) 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.
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.
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
3) Yes. Assuming that you have WiFi Only model of iPad (i.e., your iPad is not a Cellular model), you can access the internet when travelling using a hotspot connection. If you have a mobile phone, you may already have all that is needed; if not, many Cellular carriers will sell you a Cellular Router (sometimes known as MiFi).
LotusPilot, thank you for the advice, very helpful! Now as far as needing more information. My iPad is telling me it’s going to install IOS15 (see screenshot) if I can upload. I’m 7th gen. 14,8,1 I kind of think it’s a waste of memory, I read it, have no need for all its features. I’m a plain Jane just use this iPad to keep in contact with family and watch movies !
1) can I delete this download? All I care about is security. Thank you 🙏🏼
iOS 14.8.1 is a security update. See this.
Why does Apple want to install new stuff on my little 7th generation iPad?
