Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

How much space i need for ios9(5gb free not enought)

How much space i need for ios9(5gb free not enought)

iPad 2, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Feb 10, 2016 4:21 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Feb 10, 2016 5:42 PM

Do you have a computer and have you synced via iTunes?


If you update using iTunes you don't need as much free space on your iPad since the software unfolds itself using your computer memory, not the ipad's

3 replies

Feb 10, 2016 10:15 PM in response to marc450

Ideally, your iDevice should maintain a minimum free storage amount of 4- 6 GBs or greater on any iDevice (the more free space, the better) , plus, more than 50%-60% battery status to ensure proper operation, as well as, to ensure the possibility of a successful iOS upgrade/update installation.


In addition it is best to upgrade an iDevice connected up to a computer running iTunes with you iDevice sync'd and backed up through iTunes rather than Over The Air (OTA) using a wireless WiFi connection.


Also, as a disclaimer.

I make no guarantees, expressed or implied, that any of my procedures will return EVERY older iPad to a usable, running condition.



First, connect your iPad to USB and sync and backup your iPad to iTunes.

Then disconnect/eject your iPad from the computer.

From just the iPad, in the Settings App under the General setting erase and reset your iPad to completely erase your iPad 2 and then, again, from the iPad, set it up as a new iPad setup to factory "out of the box" operation.

Then reconnect your iPad 2 to the computer and make sure to cancel the syncing, by tapping the small X to the left in the top center iTunes display box.

iTunes should detect your iPad and ask if you want to update to the latest iOS version.

Select OK. If iTunes begins to try and sync, again, cancel the sync. Let the update continue until it loads into the iPad.

May take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to update the iPad.


DO NOT WALK AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADING PROCESS!!!!


Once your iPad is updated and your iPad appears in iTunes, again, CANCEL the sync, once more.

Select Restore from Backup instead and pick your last backup to restore back to your iPad 2.

Once the restore is complete, finish setting up the iPad and let it sync back to iTunes you can either cancel the sync, again or let it backup, again.

Then disconnect the iPad.

Do one hard reset of your iPad by holding down both the Home and sleep/wake buttons simultaneously until your iPad goes to black and restarts with Apple logo, then release the buttons.


Once your iPad is back to the Home screen,


In the Settings App under the General tab, to the right under Spotlight sesrch, try disabling the search under apps that really do not need a search, like some games, remotes, apps that really do not need to be searched, etc., to reduce the list for Spotlight to search.


Try turning on Reduced Motion.

This is found in the Settings App in the General tab the left panel.

In the right panel look under Accessibility, the look for Reduce Motion and turn this feature "On".

You should see an appreciable performance increase on all iPad 2, 3 and 4 models.


In the Settings App under the General Tab, in the right column, look for Background App Refresh and turn this setting to "off".


In the Settings app, under the Safari settings panel, tap the panel and in the right hand window turn off/disable Safari Suggestions



I update ALL my iDevices connected up to my iMac and sync'd over USB through iTunes.

I have NEVER, EVER had an issue with any iOS updates.


Good Luck!

How much space i need for ios9(5gb free not enought)

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.