what does memory low mean and what can I do?

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what does memory low mean and what can I do?

iPad 2, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Nov 7, 2013 10:37 AM

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Answer 1

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Demo

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Nov 7, 2013 10:46 AM in response to junefrommurcia

The iPad is low on RAM which is the memory that the operating system and apps need to run smoothly and efficiently. You can close apps and that might help. Restarting or rebooting the iPad might help as well.

To close you apps, tap the home button. Then tap the home button twice and the recents tray will appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus ➖ sign in the upper left corner of the app that you want to close. Tap the home button twice.

Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.

Reboot the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears on the screen - let go of the buttons. Let the iPad start up.

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Nov 7, 2013 10:41 AM in response to junefrommurcia

Either your model does not have enough memory because you have installed too many applications and data. Or, you don't have enough RAM to run alll the loaded applications. Double-click on your Home button to get the task bar on the bottom. Press on any app until they all wiggle. Now click on the circled "x" to quit open apps. See if that helps. It will not help with the issue of having a 16 GB iPad when now you need a 32 GB one.

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