Can’t update iPad two latest update 18.0.1

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Can’t update iPad two latest update 18.0.1

I’ve been trying for the last couple of days to update my iPad to the latest update, it keeps saying that I don’t have enough storage space to accommodate the update. I have offloaded every single app on my iPad deleted more than 1000 emails from my inbox, deleted pictures, messages, and attachments, but it’s still saying there’s not enough space. It almost seems like I am being forced to buy more storage, which I don’t want to do because I know there should be space available being that I have nothing on my iPad at the moment. Yet, I still don’t have space. I have checked the amount of space left over after off loading and deleting messages and pictures, it’s a little bit over what it states it needs to download the update, but it’s still saying there’s not enough space. I’m getting very tired of Apple issues, these devices are too expensive to have so many problems.

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Posted on Oct 20, 2024 11:17 AM

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Oct 20, 2024 12:38 PM in response to Appleheadaches1

It is generally recommended that you maintain 4-6GB of free space at all times - as your iPad needs some temporary space to complete some tasks - such as performing system software updates. You will typically require double the published size of the update, as free space, to install the update...

A system software update requires sufficient space to be downloaded, unpacked and verified prior to installation - major version updates (such as updating from iPadOS 17.x to iPadOS 18.x) requiring considerably more space than an incremental point-update. After the update is successfully completed, temporary files are automatically deleted - returning free space.

If your internal storage is full, or is insufficient for the task that you need to perform, your only option is to better manage the storage that you have - and delete unused Apps or unneeded data.

These support pages should prove to be helpful:

About storage on your device and in iCloud – Apple Support

What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? – Apple Support

Manage your iCloud storage – Apple Support

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

Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

“Offloading” Apps can be a helpful method of creating temporary space for a software update.

https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/21/how-to-offload-apps-in-ios-to-save-space-without-deleting-their-data/

Additional information about creating sufficient space for installation of a software update can be found here:

If you need more space for an update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

External storage options can often help with managing limited internal storage. Depending upon your iPad model, the iPad will either have a Lightning or USB-C port - and may therefore require either an Adapter or USB hub to connect the USB Storage device. If your iPad has a Lightning port, you’ll need an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter: