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new ipad pro 5th generation 128gb

I am trying to restore my new ipad from my ipad pro 2018 icloud back up

i backed up the ipad pro 2018 2nd gen yesterday to the cloud to make sure of most recent back up


i have attached the new 5th gen to my mac and opened in finder turned off icloud find my ipad

as requested and clicked restore from back up


see photos first one was I assume it downloading the data s


second one seems to be stuck for ages is this right ?


tha actual ipad says restore in Progress



Posted on Dec 26, 2022 11:00 AM

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Dec 26, 2022 11:08 AM in response to calleantonio

The second image suggests that the backup that you are attempting to restore is larger than the available space. If so, the restore process will fail due to insufficient space.


You may need the return to your old device - and delete data before updating the existing backup (such that the backup is smaller).


If you are replacing a 128GB iPad that is already close to full with another 128GB iPad, at best you are going to struggle with ongoing difficulties of limited storage space.


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.

Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


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


External storage options can often help with managing limited internal storage. Depending upon your iPad model, the iPad will either have a Lightning or USB-C port - and may therefore require either an Adapter or USB hub to connect the USB Storage device. If your iPad has a Lightning port, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter:


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A

new ipad pro 5th generation 128gb

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