I deleted an app but it didn't free up any space why is that?

I am trying to free up some space on my iphone 5 while I deal with the "other" data problem. So I deleted a few apps to free up space but it didn't free up any space. Then I tried reducing the size of my groupme app by deleting certain groups on there and it actually made the app bigger. Can anyone provide an explanation to this and or a solution?

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HT201274 I keep deleting my apps but I still don't get any GB or MB back, now I have 2 apps left with 0 usage. Help! How do I get my usage back?

I keep deleting my apps but I still don't get my bytes back, now I only have two apps left. And 0 bytes. No storage at all, I can't do anything, help!

Do you have a lot of photos and videos/movies installed?
How much is your "Other"? You may be able to reduce.
How Do I Get Rid Of The “Other” Data Stored On My iPad Or iPhone?
http://tinyurl.com/85w6xwn
With an iOS device, the “Other” space in iTunes is used to store things like documents, settings, caches, and a few other important items. If you sync lots of documents to apps like GoodReader, DropCopy, or anything else that reads external files, your storage use can skyrocket. With iOS 5/6, you can see exactly which applications are taking up the most space. Just head to Settings > General > Usage, and tap the button labeled Show All Apps. The storage section will show you the app and how much storage space it is taking up. Tap on the app name to get a description of the additional storage space being used by the app’s documents and data. You can remove the storage-hogging application and all of its data directly from this screen, or manually remove the data by opening the app. Some applications, especially those designed by Apple, will allow you to remove stored data by swiping from left to right on the item to reveal a Delete button.
 Cheers, Tom

Moved iPhoto library to Dropbox, didn't free up any space on HD

I was running very low on HD space so I moved my 13 gb iPhoto library to Dropbox. After transfering, I opened iPhoto and defined the new photo library as the appropriate Dropbox folder. Everything is working well with iPhoto. All my photos and videos load just fine and the file sources are the Dropbox folder.
The problem: my HD has barely any more space than before. It's hard to tell precisely because the free space measure is dynamic, but it looks as if moving the library cleared about 1 gb at most, and certainly nothing even close to 13 gb.
I've emptied the trash on my computer, with no change. I have searched forum discussions, but I can't figure it out.
I appreciate any help!
-SMB

In the latest version of dropbox, you'll select the icon from the magic menu in upper right at the bottom of the list is the "cog wheel" icon. Click it, and select "Preferences" Under "Advanced" click "Selective Sync" You will see all the folders (By default all of them) that are synced locally to your internal drive as well as in the cloud. By unchecking the folder that your iPhoto library is in, it will no longer store that 13 GB file on your hard drive, but instead keep it at DropBox only. Hope that explanation makes sense. I have over 110 GB of Dropbox and am considering moving my 30 GB iPhoto there permanently. I'm on too many machines and editing all over the place so an external drive could not keep up with me

I've downloaded current update for iPad 2 but it won't install. It keeps coming up as an error. I have deleted many apps but didn't help the situation...

I've downloaded current update for iPad 2 but it won't install. It keeps coming up as an error. I have deleted many apps but didn't help the situation... What's causing this and how do I fix this?

What is the latest iOS for iPad 2? Is it iOS 7 or can you update to 8?
all I remember is that my iPad mini performed poorly under iOS 7. Try to update it to the very latest version. Also you will have to use iOS 8.1.3, because 8.1.2 is no longer signed in case you were trying to install that. You can get the latest IPSW from http://IPSW.me just enter in your device and it will forward you to the right Apple ios download link.
Another thing is keeping your device memory free, if you have a 16 gig device, it's harder to keep space free. my iPad mini is 16 gig, but all I can ever keep free is 1 GB so I keep it at that. Turn off "iCloud photo sharing beta" and that will help a little bit. also when you do a restore from iTunes, don't restore your backup right away, see how it performs fresh, and then add your apps back in one at a time you might have to sacrifice photos and other personal things for performance.

I don't know how it happened but my camera was deleted,i tried downloading it from app store but i can't find it there,i tried downloading other photography app but it didn't work for it says my device has no camera.how can i get my cam back?

i don't know how it happened but my camera was deleted,i tried downloading it from app store but i can't find it there,i tried downloading other photography app but it didn't work for it says my device has no camera.how can i get my cam back?

Default apps are part of the iOS and cannot be deleted. Search all home screens and all folders and/or search for it with Spotlight, that will tell you what folder it's in.
Also check Settings > General > Restrictions to see if it has been restricted.
If not found, Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout.

My iPad was hacked through Words With Friends. Suddenly the tiles change and the points quadruple and I can't get control of the game. I deleted the app, but how can I make sure the virus hacker is gone?

iPad hacked from Words With Friends. Game suddenly appears in control. Not responsive. Suddenly my tiles change, then the points quadruple. I deleted the app, but would really like to continue playing with my family. How can I get rid of this hacker and or virus on my iPad?

Since it has happened previously, it is likely someone you know or who has access to your systems, or has access to recovery information with that game vendor. I seem to recall that vendor being called out for account security issues in the past, but can't say for sure.On the other hand, the symptoms you describe do not necessarily mean you have been "hacked", could be just that something is amiss with the app.
You may wish to reach to the app vendor and see what sort of support it offers.

Purchased an app but it didn't upgrade that app in the iphone. Neither do I have that app in the iTunes. Please help.

I purchased an app but it didn't upgrade that app in the iphone. Neither do I have that app in the iTunes that I can sync.. Please help.

Have you tried to redownload it...
Download Past Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Log into iTunes using the account the Purchase was made with... Click on Buy... and a notice will come up saying you already have it... do you wish to download it again... Click Yes...

I just got a new iPad3 ...I was trying to download the apps but it didn't work it gives [code error 1009] what can I do .

I just got a new iPad3 ...I was trying to download the apps but it didn't work it gives [code error 1009] what can I do .

iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
 Cheers, Tom

A friend of mine downloaded an app from the internet onto my iPod Touch 4 so I could play pokemon on my iPod, I deleted the app but now iTunes and the App Store won't open, they say that the certificate for this server is invalid. What should I do?

A friend of mine downloaded an app from the internet onto my iPod Touch 4 so I could play pokemon on my iPod, I deleted the app but now iTunes and the App Store won't open, they say that the certificate for this server is invalid. What should I do?

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I gifted my friend an app but he didn't receive it

Today I gifted my friend an app but he didn't receive it, he has a non credit card iTunes account, we both have an iPhone 5, and we are both running iOS 6.0.2, and I know I did everything right, neither did I or he get any email or notification what so ever. Any solutions

Confirm that you had the correct email address, and have your friend check any spam filters in his email application (if he's using a computer, not his iPhone) or in the email account itself (the provider's servers) to make sure that messages from Apple aren't being blocked. If all that is correct, try resending the gift:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1541
Regards.

I am having trouble in downloading apps as when I try, a message appears " not enough local storage is available manage this in settings". I have tried by deleting old apps but the message still appears. What am I doing wrong and is there anybody that c

I am having trouble downloading apps onto my iPad2. When I try a message appears " not enough local storage this can be managed in settings.". I ave tried by deleting unused apps, but the same message appears. How can I resolve this ? Help needed pleas.

Try rebooting the iPad as well. You might be getting an inaccurate reading and rebooting might clear that up.
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My iphone 4g problem is that i'm deleted my all apple i'ds and i'm create new icloud apple i'd but i am update my app but my mobile give me old i'd why to give me my old i'd i'm create new id so and i have no my old i'd passcode.i'm confused please helpme

my iphone 4g problem is that i'm deleted my all apple i'ds and i'm create new icloud apple i'd but i am update my app but my mobile give me old i'd why to give me my old i'd i'm create new id so and i have no my old i'd passcode.i'm confused please help me...:-(

fawaz92 wrote:
... i'm deleted my all apple i'ds ...
Anything Downloaded with a Particular Apple ID is tied to that Apple ID and Cannot be Merged or Transferred to a Different Apple ID
Apple ID FAQs > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622

TS1702 I deleted an app but when I try to reinstall it on the App Store, it still says open

I deleted an app but when I try to reinstall it on the App Store, it still says open

Are you deleting by tapping and hodling down on the icon until it wiggles? Have you tried to deleting in in the settings? Settings>General>Usage>Storage>App(name)>Delete App.
Try deleting in the settings and then reset your iPad. To reset rhe iPad, hold down on the sleep and and home buttons at the same time for about 10 seconds until the apple Logo appears on the screen.

HT201304 I would like to permanently delete some apps but seems I can only hide?

I would like to permanently delete some apps but seems I can only hide?

Tap and hold down on the app icon until it wiggles them tap the X that pops up on the icon to delete the app. Tap the home button to stop the apps from wiggling.Make sure that you delete the app in iTunes as well if the app is in iTunes on your computer.
If you want to remove the app from your purchase history, you can't. You can only hide the purchase.

I don't have space on iPhone and iPad anymore.. So I bought 10GB on iCloud and backup both electronics. So what I wanna know is can I delete my apps and pics in order to get more space on my devices

I don't have space on my iPhone and iPad anymore.. So I bought 10GB on iCloud and backup both devices. So what I wanna know is can I delete my apps and pics in order to get more space on my devices?

You can delete apps (which will also delete their content), but they will only be redownloadable whilst they remain in your country's store - none of your iTunes downloads (apps, music, ibooks etc) use any of your iCloud storage, iCloud is for your backups (e.g. app's content, camera roll photos, messages, homescreen layout).
To delete an app, press and hold any of the apps and after a couple of seconds or so they should start to shake. Then press the 'x' in the left corner to delete the ones that you don't want, and when you've finished deleting press the home button so as to stop the shaking. If you don't get the 'x' on any of the apps that you've downloaded (you can't delete built-in apps) then check that Settings > General > Restrictions > Deleting Apps isn't set 'off'
You can delete photos from your iPad, but if you want them back then you should copy them to your computer first.
Copying photos to a computer : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083
You can also copy your downloads (apps, music, films etc) to your computer's iTunes by connecting your iPad and/or iPhone to it and doing File > Devices > Transfer Purchases.

I deleted an app but it didn't free up any space why is that?

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