Can’t free up space on iPad

I haven’t been able to update my iPad in almost a year because it says that I need at least 6.96 GB of available storage.

I have scoured the internet trying to free up space. I’ve deleted almost all the games, I’ve purchased 2 TB of iCloud, and yet it still says I have 6.14 GB of photos on here…?

it also says I have 2.44 GB of messages. I have tried downloading apps onto my windows computer (as my MacBook Air is also “full”?) and uploading photos onto there.

It doesn’t seem to matter what I do. The photos and messages won’t leave my iPad!

I saw similar questions posted on here, and saw thank you replies, but I’m not able to see the solutions??


iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on May 25, 2024 4:57 AM

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May 25, 2024 5:01 AM in response to TT_is_me

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/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A

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