How to Clear Storage Space on Your iPad | Showbie Support (2024)

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How to Clear Storage Space on Your iPad | Showbie Support? ›

The two most common solutions to clear storage space on your iPad is to delete photos/videos from your photo library or to uninstall apps. Before you delete anything though, make sure that you know how to backup the files you would like to keep. For example, you can keep a backup of your photo library on iCloud.

If your device is low on storage or has storage full, it automatically frees up space while installing an app, updating iOS or iPadOS, downloading music, recording videos, and more, To make more storage available, your device may also remove items that can be downloaded again or aren't needed anymore.

Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase all Contents and Settings. Enter your passcode or Apple ID password. Wait for all content to be safely removed from your device.

Clear the cache of your Android phone: You can clear cached data from a single app by going to Settings > Apps and tapping on the individual app. In the app info, tap Storage > Clear cache. Some Android phones have the option of clearing cached data from all apps; go to Settings > Storage and tap Cached data.

By far the easiest way to get more storage on iPads using iPadOS is to use cloud storage. Apple's native iCloud storage is the easiest way, as it interfaces seamlessly with iOS, although you can also use third-party cloud storage services such as Dropbox or Google Drive on your iPad.

What is iPadOS Storage? It is the space consumed by the device's operating system. Mostly, the iPadOS storage takes up to 6.76GB because of caches, logs, and other files. Since it takes a lot of space, checking the consumed storage and deleting unnecessary files is recommended to free up more space.

Delete messages and manage Mail

You can free up iCloud space when you delete email messages from your iCloud email account. You can also move email messages from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac or PC, where they no longer count against your iCloud storage.

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Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don't use window cleaners, household cleaners, compressed air, aerosol sprays, solvents, ammonia, abrasives, or cleaners containing hydrogen peroxide to clean iPad.

Go back to Settings and tap General > Transfer or Reset [device] > Erase All Content and Settings. If you turned on Find My [device], you might need to enter your Apple ID and password.

Tap the Settings app on your iPad. Select Erase All Content and Settings. You will need to enter your passcode and confirm your decision. The iPad will then begin the process of wiping all data, which can take a few minutes.

The two most common solutions to clear storage space on your iPad is to delete photos/videos from your photo library or to uninstall apps. Before you delete anything though, make sure that you know how to backup the files you would like to keep.

Over time, as you download more apps and take more pictures, you can quickly fill up the storage space on your device and run into this alert. This means it's time to start thinking about freeing up some space by deleting unused apps and media.