How to free up memory and solve capacity shortage when iPad is slow

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If your iPad slows down or becomes unstable, it's possible that your iPad is out of memory. The work of organizing the data stored in the memory and increasing the free space is called "freeing the memory". This time, let's introduce how to free the memory of iPad.

How to free iPad memory?

Tablet terminals and personal computers have data storage called "storage" or "memory". Both are expressed in units such as MB / GB (or TB).

The difference is that storage is a place to store apps and data for a long period of time, while memory is a place to temporarily store data for processing by the CPU.

Generally, it is said that the memory is only a few GB for a storage of several hundred GB. In the case of iPad Pro, the memory of the model with 128/256 / 512GB storage is 8GB. Models with 1TB or 2TB storage have 16GB of memory. Therefore, if you run many apps at once, the memory capacity may fill up quickly.

So, here's how to deal with running out of memory.

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What happens if the iPad runs out of memory?

On the iPad, there are cases where memory is insufficient due to the fact that many apps are waiting in the background.

If you run out of memory, problems such as freezing of running apps, jerky operation, and forced termination will occur.

Is it best to restart the iPad if you need to free up memory?

There is "Forced restart of iPad" as a method to release the memory. This is a way to reset memory by rebooting the system, but Apple advises you to "try it as a last resort only if it stops responding."

Therefore, if you run out of memory, it is better to quit all currently running apps once.

In addition, make sure your system or app is up to date. If the cause of the out-of-memory display is due to a system or app malfunction, an update may improve it. If it is a problem that has occurred constantly, you can expect to solve it.

Does the iPad with the home button have a memory release command?

On iPads with a home button, it is said that you can release the memory by pressing and holding the home button for a few seconds on the power off screen.

Press and hold the Home button on the screen that says "Slide to power off". Even on an iPad that does not have a home button, the same operation can be performed by displaying the virtual home button on the screen. However, none of them are officially announced features, so their effectiveness is not guaranteed.

You can release the iPad memory by deleting unused apps or turning off each function.

Launching multiple apps at the same time and working on them will put pressure on the memory capacity. Close apps you don't use.

There are also cases where only certain apps run out of memory. If the operation of the entire system is comfortable but only a specific app is unstable, close that app. If you start the app again, it may be improved.

In addition, you can reduce memory usage by removing (uninstalling) apps you aren't using and turning off resident features such as notifications and background updates. Use only the apps and functions you need on your iPad.

Can the iPad add memory? What are the tips for using your iPad comfortably?

Unlike a computer, the iPad cannot be dealt with by selecting a model with a large memory capacity at the time of purchase or adding memory after purchase. However, when the memory capacity of the iPad is full, the data is supposed to be saved in the temporary storage area. Therefore, we want to secure enough storage capacity.

There is no way to add memory to the iPad, but storage enhancement is effective

Free storage space is not only for storing data such as photos and videos, but also for temporary use by the system for comfortable operation. When purchasing an iPad, choose one with sufficient capacity. You can rest assured that it is one size higher than you think you need.

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To increase the storage of the iPad you are already using, use external storage or the cloud. Please note that an external power supply may be required when using an external storage such as a USB memory.

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If your iPad is slow or unstable, you may be out of memory. Please refer to this article and try to deal with it by organizing the apps and restarting the iPad.

* Data is from the editorial department as of the end of July 2021. * Although every effort has been made to ensure the information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content. * Please use and operate the product at your own risk.

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