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- See how much storage space your iPad has available. How much space do you actually have? Your first stop should be to see how much room you need to make.
- Delete the apps and data that can save you the most room. Under the graph of your iPad's storage space, you'll see a list of every app on the device, listed in order from largest — taking up the most space — to smallest.
- Delete unwanted music from your iPad. If you have a lot of music files on your iPad, deleting some or all of them can save you a lot of space. Open the Settings app.
- Clear your iPad’s Safari’s cache. Safari's browser cache could be taking up a lot of space on your iPad; all those temporary internet files add up over time.
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- Use Settings to erase iPad
- Use a computer to erase iPad
When you delete data, it no longer appears in apps on iPad, but it isn’t erased from iPad storage. To permanently remove all of your content and settings from your iPad, erase (wipe) your iPad. For example, erase iPad before you sell it, trade it in, or give it away.
There are two ways to erase iPad: using Settings on your iPad, or connecting iPad to a computer with a USB cable and using the Finder or iTunes. The Settings method is the easiest. If you’re unable to open Settings, you need to connect iPad to a computer and use the Finder or iTunes.
•If you intend to sell your iPad, trade it in, or give it away, see the Apple Support article What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for steps to take before erasing iPad.
•To save your content and settings, back up your iPad shortly before erasing it or when you’re given the option during the erase process. You can use the backup to later restore your data on a new iPhone or iPad.
•Have your iPad passcode ready. If you don’t remember it, see the Apple Support article If you forgot your iPad passcode.
•Have your Apple ID password ready. If you don’t remember it, see the Recover your Apple ID website.
1.Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad.
2.Do one of the following:
•Prepare your content and settings to transfer to a new iPad: Tap Get Started, then follow the onscreen instructions. When you finish, return to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad, then tap Erase All Content and Settings.
•Erase all of your data from iPad: Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
You can use a Mac or Windows PC to erase all data and settings from your iPad, restore iPad to factory settings, and install the latest version of iPadOS.
1.Connect your iPad to your computer with a USB or USB-C cable. You may also need an adapter. See Connect iPad and your computer with a cable.
2.Turn on your iPad.
3.Do one of the following:
•On a Mac (macOS 10.15 or later): Click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window, click the iPad button in the Finder sidebar (below Locations), click General at the top of the window, then click Restore iPad.
•On a Mac (macOS 10.14 or earlier) or a Windows PC: Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes (see the Apple Support article Update to the latest version of iTunes). Open iTunes, click the iPad button near the top left of the iTunes window, click Summary, then click Restore iPad.
- Remove Cached Data. While the primary cause of iPad storage issues differs from one user to another, a lot of people are unaware that they should clear their app cache or just forget to do so.
- Get Rid of Downloaded Content. Streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, and Apple Music usually come with the option to save media to your iPad, making it available offline.
- Delete Duplicated Photos. Duplicate photos may seem like a minor space-waster, but in time, they can accumulate significantly without you noticing.
- Utilize Third-party Tools. With storage space being such a precious commodity on iPhones and iPads, it comes as no surprise that there are dozens of third-party cleaner apps available on the Apple App Store.
Jun 12, 2024 · Tips for How to Clear Storage on iPad. Regularly check your storage usage to prevent build-up of unnecessary files. Use cloud services like iCloud or Google Drive for photos and videos. Set your messages to auto-delete after 30 days to keep them from piling up. Periodically offload apps you rarely use.
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- Check Your Total Usage. First, assess how much space you have. Go to Settings > General > [Device] Storage. At the top, you'll see a color-coded bar chart that outlines how much space certain categories of apps are taking up on your device.
- Find Apps Taking Up the Most Space. If you continue to scroll down under Storage, you'll see a list of all your apps, in order of how much space they consume.
- Target Apps You Don't Use. Delete Them. On that device storage page, look for apps you don't use. Tap them and select Delete App. Any purchased app is always available to re-download again at no extra charge from the App Store.
- Check Your Photo and Video Use. The Photos app often takes up a lot more space than people realize, so let's deal with that app directly. Under Settings > General > [device] Storage, find Photos to see how much storage it's using.
Jun 21, 2024 · Step 1: Check Your Storage. First, open the Settings app, tap on “General,” then “iPad Storage.” This section will give you a clear view of what’s taking up space on your iPad. You’ll see a breakdown of apps, photos, and other files. This will help you identify what needs to go. Step 2: Delete Unused Apps.
Mar 7, 2022 · Taking a few minutes to clear out the cruft can give you plenty of space for new apps and media, as well as improve your iPad's performance. This wikiHow teaches you how to view and manage the storage on your iPad. Method 1.
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