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Q: ipad mini 32GB with retina display available storage

Dear all ,

I just purchased my iPad mini with retina display , 32gb storage. But I found out the capacity is 26.7gb and available storage is 20gb. Is this normal ?? But why I only get 20gb although I understand some storage allocate for the os? Anyone can help ?

iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi, iOS 8.2

Posted on Mar 19, 2015 7:04 AM

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  • by bobby_d,

     bobby_d bobby_d Mar 22, 2015 7:00 AM in response to maxgkx
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    Mar 22, 2015 7:00 AM in response to maxgkx

    Hi maxgkx,

     

    I understand you would like more information about storage capacity, and how it is reported. The following article provides helpful information on the topic:

     

    How OS X and iOS report storage capacity - Apple Support

     

     Understanding storage capacity in iPad, iPhone, iPod

    When you view the storage capacity of your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or other electronic devices within its operating system, the capacity is reported using the the binary system (base 2) of measurement. In binary, 1 GB is calculated as 1,073,741,824 bytes.

    For example: The way decimal and binary numeral systems measure a GB is what causes a 32 GB storage device to appear as approximately 28 GB when detailed by its operating system, even though the storage device still has 32 billion bytes (not 28 billion bytes), as reported.

    You can see this difference if you look at how your computer summarizes the capacity of your iPod, iPad, or iPhone’s storage when the device is connected to your computer. You will also see this difference in the About menu on your iPod, iPad, or iPhone. The important point to understand is that the available storage capacity is the same no matter which system (decimal or binary) is used. Nothing is missing.

     

    The storage media in your Apple product, like all storage devices, uses some of its capacity for formatting, so actual capacity available for applications and files will be less. In addition, other factors, such as pre-installed systems or other software and media, will also use part of the available storage capacity.

     

    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.

     

    Take care,

    Bobby_D