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How can I update more GB. I have an I Pad Air 2 with 16 GB. I need to have more GB.

How can I update more GB. I have an I Pad Air 2 with 16GB. I would like more GB.

Posted on Mar 31, 2021 9:01 AM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2021 9:11 AM

It is impossible to increase the amount of internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device. 


You can, however, subscribe to a higher tier of iCloud storage - but this is not a substitute for internal storage.


About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support


If you have insufficient internal storage for your needs, you have two options:

  • Manage the storage that you already have:

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

  • Replace your iPad with a model with adequate storage for your needs.


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Mar 31, 2021 9:11 AM in response to gKf23mrS

It is impossible to increase the amount of internal storage in your iPad - as this is fixed during manufacture; what you have is fixed for the life of your device. 


You can, however, subscribe to a higher tier of iCloud storage - but this is not a substitute for internal storage.


About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support


If you have insufficient internal storage for your needs, you have two options:

  • Manage the storage that you already have:

How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

  • Replace your iPad with a model with adequate storage for your needs.


How can I update more GB. I have an I Pad Air 2 with 16 GB. I need to have more GB.

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