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Trying to update iPad iOS.
iTunes always show many gigabytes free. For example, currently it seems I have 3.53 GB of free space. Lots of headroom to sync.
But it won't install iOS 8.4 because there's not enough space? Sure enough in Settings in iPad it's only about 440 MB free space.
What's the meaning and purpose of the 3.53 GB Free that iTunes report? Isn't that my iPad free space? How can I apply it to my iPad?
iPad Air, iOS 8.3
Furthermore, it temporary EXPANDS to show more space during sync.
What is the meaning of 5.44 GB Free?!
Wired or wireless? Wireless needs a lot more room because it has to download the update to the device rather than keep it on the computer.
iOS: 'Not enough free space' alert when trying to sync - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1503 - "When attempting to sync content to an iOS device over USB or Wi-Fi*, iTunes may not transfer data with the iOS device."
The iPad is connected via the docking cable. iTunes does not allow any iOS updating if not connected via the wired docking cable. FYI.
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Thank you, but again the question is about why iTunes show the many gigabytes in the lower bar. What's the meaning and purpose of it? The screenshots are shown. There's some kind of disconnect between the 3.53 GB reported and the 440 MB actual. But what?
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Not enough space?
