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iPad storage full

How do I move items into iCloud? I purchased more space on iCloud.

Posted on Aug 22, 2021 5:49 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2021 1:45 PM

I would like you to realize and know one important thing and that is that there is NOTHING that you can do to increase the physical storage capacity of your iPad. Your iPad's storage capacity will forever remain the same as the day you bought it. 


You have purchased ➔ iCloud Storage from Apple where you create and save your iPad backups and sync (Not Store) your Messages, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Notes and Reminders. Note that iCloud Storage is NOT an extension of storage capacity of your iPhone. Just wanted you to know some facts.


Having said that, you can choose to Optimize Storage on your iPad for all the Photos. What this action will do is store your original quality photos on iCloud and a small size photo on your iPad. This takes up less space on your iPhone while maintaining the actual size on iCloud. This will free up space on your iPad while making good use of iCloud. If you would like to try this then open Settings Photos Optimize iPad Storage : Ensure that this option is chosen and has a checkmark on it.


Hope this information helps.


Axel F.

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Aug 22, 2021 1:45 PM in response to 5224ipad

I would like you to realize and know one important thing and that is that there is NOTHING that you can do to increase the physical storage capacity of your iPad. Your iPad's storage capacity will forever remain the same as the day you bought it. 


You have purchased ➔ iCloud Storage from Apple where you create and save your iPad backups and sync (Not Store) your Messages, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Notes and Reminders. Note that iCloud Storage is NOT an extension of storage capacity of your iPhone. Just wanted you to know some facts.


Having said that, you can choose to Optimize Storage on your iPad for all the Photos. What this action will do is store your original quality photos on iCloud and a small size photo on your iPad. This takes up less space on your iPhone while maintaining the actual size on iCloud. This will free up space on your iPad while making good use of iCloud. If you would like to try this then open Settings Photos Optimize iPad Storage : Ensure that this option is chosen and has a checkmark on it.


Hope this information helps.


Axel F.

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