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My iPad keeps saying I do not have enough iCloud space to update. Do we have to have the cloud. I have no clue why!!

My iPad will not update because not enough space in iCloud. I don’t have as much stuff as my sister and she has no problem


iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Mar 31, 2022 11:56 AM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2022 12:56 PM

To perform an update procedure there's no need to have space on iCloud.

Your iPad MUST have free internal space. To check this, go to Settings>General>iPad Storage.


Then read these instructions:

Assuming you're trying to update your device wirelessly, and bearing in mind that to perform such a procedure you need to connect your device to a reliable and fast Wifi Network with Internet access (no cellular data, unless you use a 5G network, no personal hotspot on your device, no VPN connections are admitted, no Low Power Mode enabled, and I suggest that you keep the device plugged into power during the whole update process), read this support article:--> If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update

Keep in mind that, depending on the available storage on your device and/or on your wifi network speed, it might take 30-60 minutes to complete the entire update process.


If the issue persists or if the iOS version currently running on your device is very old, try to update it via computer (if you don't have a computer borrow one from your friends/neighbors, or ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider), then learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.


If you still get no help, contact Apple Support directly, using this link:--> Get Support

Regards

Giulio


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Mar 31, 2022 12:56 PM in response to Cray-cray

To perform an update procedure there's no need to have space on iCloud.

Your iPad MUST have free internal space. To check this, go to Settings>General>iPad Storage.


Then read these instructions:

Assuming you're trying to update your device wirelessly, and bearing in mind that to perform such a procedure you need to connect your device to a reliable and fast Wifi Network with Internet access (no cellular data, unless you use a 5G network, no personal hotspot on your device, no VPN connections are admitted, no Low Power Mode enabled, and I suggest that you keep the device plugged into power during the whole update process), read this support article:--> If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update

Keep in mind that, depending on the available storage on your device and/or on your wifi network speed, it might take 30-60 minutes to complete the entire update process.


If the issue persists or if the iOS version currently running on your device is very old, try to update it via computer (if you don't have a computer borrow one from your friends/neighbors, or ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider), then learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.


If you still get no help, contact Apple Support directly, using this link:--> Get Support

Regards

Giulio


My iPad keeps saying I do not have enough iCloud space to update. Do we have to have the cloud. I have no clue why!!

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