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is there a way to buy IPAD storage, not ICLOUD storage? i need to update to ios16 and i need an extra 4 gigabytes. i bought icloud storage and thought it would help a bunch but it just gave me more icloud storage when i didnt need it and instead needed ipad storage. help!
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You can't buy more iPad storage (different storage options are only available when you originally purchase the iPad and are hardware that is built into the iPad).
The following may help you free up some iPad storage: How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
Also note that the "Optimize" option for iCloud Photos can sometimes free iPad storage by using iCloud storage. See: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
You can't buy more iPad storage (different storage options are only available when you originally purchase the iPad and are hardware that is built into the iPad).
The following may help you free up some iPad storage: How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support
Also note that the "Optimize" option for iCloud Photos can sometimes free iPad storage by using iCloud storage. See: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
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:
If you need more iPad storage, then you need to buy a different iPad with the storage configuration you want or clear out storage space from your existing iPad as suggested and linked to by FoxFifth in his post above.
Is there a way to add local storage to my iPad?
