I'm trying to free up some space on my iPad, which I believe is the 11th generation. I mostly use it for school, and now it's getting pretty bloated with notes and art projects. I have 64GB of storage. I've offloaded some apps, but deleting them would mean losing all my progress, which I really want to avoid. I once found a method online that worked for a bit to free up storage, but I've forgotten the steps. I'm hoping to get some practical tips to reduce my storage usage without losing my art and notes! By the way, my gallery is taking up about 24-32GB, and I've been procrastinating on cleaning it out. What are some good ways to make space without losing important files?
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You can check this link to see your iPad's generation and learn more about backing up: [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108043). Since you're still a student, using free cloud storage can help too! Just back it all up and offload the apps.
Have you considered backing everything up to the cloud or transferring files to a computer? That way you can keep everything safe while freeing up some storage on the iPad. It’s a solid move, especially as a student!
I can try to find a working computer, but my cloud storage is already full. Any other suggestions?
Perhaps invest in an external storage drive for your gallery? Plus, it’s wise to back everything up to the cloud as a precaution. What if something happens to your iPad? Also, you can upgrade to 50GB iCloud storage for just $1 a month. It's a short-term solution while you sort out your backups.
I'll look for an affordable external drive. I’m not sure about the iCloud thing since I’m still a minor and my parents aren’t keen on online payments.
I'm not the best with tech. Could you walk me through how to back it up?