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How can I add storage to my iPad

How can I can I add storage to my ipad?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 13

Posted on Sep 6, 2020 3:17 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2020 3:29 PM

Expanding a bit on the above: You can't add storage to your iPad. I would recommend you make sure your iOS is up to date and you review this article:


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206504


You have options.

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Sep 6, 2020 3:33 PM in response to Communitiesuser99

The internal storage capacity of your chosen iPad model is fixed during manufacture - and cannot be changed, expanded or upgraded.


iCloud, this being your “cloud” storage, is somewhat different. You can subscribe to different storage plans as your needs change - but increasing your iCloud storage makes no difference to the fixed internal storage (used for Apps and locally stored data) of your iPad. iCloud is effectively a synchronisation service and backup for your locally stored data.


If you have filled your local storage, your only option is to delete either installed Apps - or local data.


You may find this support page to be helpful in providing more information and guidance:

About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support



How can I add storage to my iPad

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