3 Methods to Clear Space on iPad and iPhone
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- OptionHow do I clear space on iPad with 'Not Enough Available Space' error?
- Method 1. Clear space on iPad by deleting iPad data Backup and delete iPad contacts/text messages/photos/videos/music
- Method 2. Disable Photo Stream to free up space on iPad
- Method 3. Delete unwanted apps to clear space on iPad
OptionHow do I clear space on iPad with 'Not Enough Available Space' error?
"Hi guys, do you know any effective methods that can help to clear and free up space on iPad? I got an old iPad with 128GB storage space which is now occupied by my old photos, videos, and music, including contacts, text messages and iMessages.
You can't delete the data directly, but you can try clearing space on your iPad by deleting unused apps, offloading unused apps, and deleting unnecessary files and documents. You can also consider using cloud storage services to store your files and free up space on your iPad. Additionally, you can try resetting your iPad to its factory settings, but this will erase all your data, so make sure to back up your important files before doing so. If you're still experiencing issues, you may want to consider using a larger storage capacity iPad or an external storage device to expand your storage space.."
As iPad usage becomes increasingly prevalent for both personal and professional purposes, storage space often becomes a concern. With documents, photos, videos, music, and various apps saved on the device, it's not uncommon for the storage to eventually run out of space. This prompts the need for iPad users to free up and clear space on their device.
Here are 3 simple ways to free up iPad storage space: you can delete unused apps and data, use cloud storage to store files and photos, and clear browsing history and cache to free up space.
Method 1. Clear space on iPad by deleting iPad data
Backup and delete iPad contacts/text messages/photos/videos/music
The most direct way to free up and clear storage space on iPad is to backup important data like contacts, text messages, photos, videos, and music to a PC or other storage devices. This will help free up space on your iPad, allowing you to declutter and make room for new content.
We recommend using a professional iOS data transfer freeware to transfer iPad data to PC or other devices. This software allows you to backup and delete iPad contacts, text messages, photos, videos, and music files with ease. Simply download and install it on your PC, then follow the 3 simple steps to transfer your desired data.
Option 1. Backup iOS data and delete to free up iPad space
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to your PC via USB, tap "Trust" on your iPhone screen if prompted, then run Qiling MobiMover and navigate to "Backup Manager" > "Back up" to start the backup process.
Step 2. All supported categories are selected by default. Click "One-Click" backup to start backing iPhone data to PC.
Step 3. Wait patiently until the backup process completes.
After backing up your iPad data to a PC or other devices, you can now free up storage space on your iPad by deleting unwanted contacts, photos, videos, text messages, or music files, and more.
Option 2. Delete unwanted iOS data to clear iPad space
To free up space on your iPad, you can try backing up files to your PC and deleting unnecessary files on your iPad. Alternatively, you can use the Qiling MobiMove feature to directly delete unwanted files, which can be accessed by going to device name > choosing the category > selecting the items > and tapping the trash icon.
Method 2. Disable Photo Stream to free up space on iPad
Photo Stream automatically syncs photos to iCloud when connected to Wi-Fi, making photos the largest storage occupier on iPad and iPhone devices.
To free up space on your iPad, you can disable Photo Stream, which allows you to view and access photos taken on your iPhone or iPad, but takes up storage space on your device.
1. Go to Settings;
2. Select Photos & Camera, then find My Photo Stream;
3. Switch My Photo Stream to off.
Method 3. Delete unwanted apps to clear space on iPad
Besides deleting files or data and disabling some services or apps on iPad, another effective way to free up iPad space is to delete or uninstall unwanted apps or programs on iPad.
To delete or clear App caches/cookies on your iPad, you can choose to either clear them or delete them entirely.
1. Go to Settings > Select General;
2. Click Storage & iCloud Usage > Tap on Manage Storage;
3. To free up space on your iPad, go to the "Settings" app, then select "General", and finally choose "Usage". From there, you can delete unwanted apps directly or simply clear the cache and cookies of the Apps to free up space.
If you need to free up iPhone or iPod storage space, you can try deleting unused apps, deleting old messages and photos, and using the built-in storage management feature to identify and delete large files and data. This can help get more available storage for your iOS device.
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