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Can I decrease my system data on my iPad to free up space?

Can I decrease my system data on my iPad to free up space.

I only have 32 go and I am full or almost full most of the time.

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 18, 2023 12:19 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2023 4:41 PM

Rosepammie Said:

"Can I decrease my system data on my iPad to free up space?: [...]I only have 32 go and I am full or almost full most of the time."

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Jan 18, 2023 4:41 PM in response to Rosepammie

Rosepammie Said:

"Can I decrease my system data on my iPad to free up space?: [...]I only have 32 go and I am full or almost full most of the time."

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Rid of All System Data:


Use my User Tip:

Jan 18, 2023 4:08 PM in response to Rosepammie

It is impossible to increase the amount of RAM or internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device. You can, however, subscribe to a higher tier of iCloud storage - but this is not a substitute for internal storage.

Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support


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


External storage options can often help with managing limited internal storage. Depending upon your iPad model, the iPad will either have a Lightning or USB-C port - and may therefore require either an Adapter or USB hub to connect the USB Storage device. If your iPad has a Lightning port, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter:


  • Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A

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