I need to restore my iPad but an update is required, but I do not have enough space for the update. What should I do?
I need to restore my iPad but an update is required, but I do not have enough space for the update. What should I do?
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If your internal storage is full, your only option is to better manage the storage that you have - and delete unused Apps or unneeded data.
These support pages should prove to be helpful:
About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support
What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? – Apple Support
Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support
Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
“Offloading” Apps can be a helpful method of creating temporary space for a software update.
https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/21/how-to-offload-apps-in-ios-to-save-space-without-deleting-their-data/
Additional information about creating sufficient space for installation of a software update can be found here:
If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Performing the update using a Windows PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac computer (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS) may also be easier if you are short of storage space, as the update will be initially downloaded and unpacked on the computer prior to being installed on your iPad. By contrast, and OTA update from iPad settings requires more available space - as the update must be downloaded and unpacked/verified on the iPad prior to installing.
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support
