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Storage space

Is there any way to increase the storage space on an existing iPad

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 13, 2022 7:12 PM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2022 7:55 PM

The only way you can get more space is to delete photos, messages, apps, etc. Be sure to save important photos and data to your computer or an external drive.

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

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Jan 14, 2022 6:44 AM in response to s34staceyk

It is impossible to increase the amount of RAM or 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


“Offloading” Apps can 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/


Additional information about creating sufficient space for installation of a software update can be found here:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Storage space

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