iPad Storage

There are several ways to free up storage space on an iPad. Start out by checking the current status. Go to Settings.  Next select General from the list of options on the left, and then select the iPad Storage option midway down the screen.

At the top of the iPad Storage page you’ll first see how much free space is remaining, along with recommendations for clearing up space, plus a list of all your apps sorted by size. The MB/GB size next to each app represents the actual application size plus its downloaded content(e.g. charts, movies, music, etc.).

How to free up space

1. Delete unused apps – The easiest way to free up space is to review this list and see if there are any apps that you don’t use anymore. To delete an app from this list, tap the name and you’ll see a red Delete button appear. After confirming the deletion, the app is removed and that space is instantly freed up. Note that students cannot delete apps. 

2. Use the Offload App option – If you’re not ready to completely delete an app, you can also tap Offload App. This is sort of an in-between state, where the app’s settings and documents are retained, but the app itself is deleted. If you need to use the app, it can be quickly re-downloaded. 

4. Use cloud services for videos and photos – Consider moving your large photos and videos to Apple iCloud. Delete photos and videos you no longer need. 

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