iPad Air Model MD788LL/A

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iPad Air Model MD788LL/A

I discovered a curious issue with this iPad. Firstly, it is not my primary iPad. I use it to run a translator app during the ESL classes I teach online.

The current software version is 12.5.6. I am aware that the age of this iPad prevent further software updates. For my purposes, running MS Translator is sufficient.

I am getting the message: iPad Storage Full. When I view storage details, I see this: System 13.55 GB.

The bar graph illustrating storage devoted to apps reflect this number. In other words, 15.5 GB of 16 GM is being used, with 13.55 GB devoted to "System."

That's hard to believe! Especially since System is not using anywhere near that much space on either of my other two iPads.

What is going on here?

What can I do to correct this issue?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Feb 22, 2023 10:17 AM

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Feb 22, 2023 10:29 AM in response to sproless

Be aware that for your iPad, iOS 12.5.7 is current - this being a recent security update.

Your 16GB device will always struggle - as you will aways have issues with available storage. Much of this space will be required for caching data, this representing a significant proportion of System data (illustrated).

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

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