I have an Ipad Pro 3rd Gen with 128GB of space. The Ipad OS is using 10.8Gb, all my apps, data, movies, maps etc combined use 40Gb. The system data is using just over 60Gb. Is there anyway I can clear some of that data? I mean, >70.8Gb of unsable space out of 128Gb feels a bit ridiculous.
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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18
Speaking of personal experience, I routinely see +20GB of System Data.
Your reported System Data can be expected to fluctuate. Your iPad will automatically and optimally manage its available system resources, using available free space to cache data and improve overall performance.
The only element of system storage that you can directly influence is perhaps your browser caches - which you can manually clear if you wish to do so.
For Safari:
Settings > Safari > Clear History & Website Data
For other browsers, you’ll need to find the relevant section of the App settings - which may be within the App itself.
Otherwise, transient system caches can be significantly reduced by performing a forced-restart of your iPad - although caches, by their nature, will again accumulate and be automatically managed by the operating system.
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with a Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Cached system data can also be cleared with a restore. More information about clearing system/other data is outlined here:
Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Speaking of personal experience, I routinely see +20GB of System Data.
Your reported System Data can be expected to fluctuate. Your iPad will automatically and optimally manage its available system resources, using available free space to cache data and improve overall performance.
The only element of system storage that you can directly influence is perhaps your browser caches - which you can manually clear if you wish to do so.
For Safari:
Settings > Safari > Clear History & Website Data
For other browsers, you’ll need to find the relevant section of the App settings - which may be within the App itself.
Otherwise, transient system caches can be significantly reduced by performing a forced-restart of your iPad - although caches, by their nature, will again accumulate and be automatically managed by the operating system.
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with a Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
Cached system data can also be cleared with a restore. More information about clearing system/other data is outlined here:
Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
So you don't know why it's so big either? What is my Ipad caching in 60Gb? 3 other Ipads? I ended up having to factory reset because nothing would bring it down. Now it's only around 23Gb.
Why is my iPad Pro's system data so large?
