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Insufficient space available on ipad

Insufficient space available on ipad for 16.4 update


iPad Pro (6th generation)

Posted on Apr 2, 2023 1:49 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2023 2:26 PM

See the following for info on how to free up storage space on your iPad


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


Manage your photo and video storage - Apple Support


You can also update iPadOS on your device using a Mac or PC rather than on the device itself


Windows PC

Update software on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support


Mac

Update software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support




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Apr 2, 2023 2:51 PM in response to mkthurman

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


Performing a system software update via a computer requires less free space to be available on the target device - as the compressed update is initially download, unpacked and verified by the host computer prior to performing the update. To do so you will need access to either a Windows PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

Update software 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

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