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Why is my iCloud storage from my iPhone not helping with storage problem on my iPad. I signed in at ICloud.com with my Apple ID on my iPad and restarted my computer but it still says I don’t have the storage space to download new software update

Why is my iCloud storage from my iPhone not helping with the storage problem on my iPad? I signed in to iCloud.com on my iPad and restarted it and tried to install the new update but it still says I don’t have enough storage.


iPad Air 2, iPadOS 14

Posted on Feb 6, 2022 7:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2022 7:24 PM

Elainesgift Said:

"Why is my iCloud storage from my iPhone not helping with the storage problem on my iPad? I signed in to iCloud.com on my iPad and restarted it and tried to install the new update but it still says I don’t have enough storage."

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Troubleshooting iPad Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support. So, you'll just have to clear space, and then perform the upgrade.


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


And...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


And...


C. "Other" being the Culprit:

Use this Link: How to Check the Storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. 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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Feb 6, 2022 7:24 PM in response to Elainesgift

Elainesgift Said:

"Why is my iCloud storage from my iPhone not helping with the storage problem on my iPad? I signed in to iCloud.com on my iPad and restarted it and tried to install the new update but it still says I don’t have enough storage."

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Troubleshooting iPad Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support. So, you'll just have to clear space, and then perform the upgrade.


So, what to do:

Clear Space:

Try clearing internal storage though use of the following:

What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:


And...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


And...


C. "Other" being the Culprit:

Use this Link: How to Check the Storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support. 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

Why is my iCloud storage from my iPhone not helping with storage problem on my iPad. I signed in at ICloud.com with my Apple ID on my iPad and restarted my computer but it still says I don’t have the storage space to download new software update

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