IPad 3 7GB of "Other" storage out of 16GB

Hi guys,
I only have 3GB's of audio and apps on my iPad yet it's showing 7GB of "Other" preventing me from loading a movie. I've read quite a bit on the forums about this, seems quite common and I've tried the following:
1. Cleared Safari history + cache
2. Reset all settings
3. Held down the sleep + home button until the Apple logo appears (multiple times)
5. Deleted all text messages
6. Deleted all notes & reminders
7. Deleted all apps and only re-installed the ones I really need (I have 6 apps)
None of the above has worked. I still have 7GB of "Other" storage. I currently have IOS 7 running, I can't update because I need 7GB of free space - ironic! The download via my Mac/iTunes is taking ~3hrs (South African bandwidth is slow!) and I don't think downloading the new software will fix the problem.
My guess is it has something to do with a movie that hasn't downloaded correctly and it's sitting somewhere on the device. That guess is based purely on something I saw in a thread but the explanation was too technical for me to follow. Interrupted/ failed downloads happen quite frequently in South Africa, our bandwidth isn't particularly fast.
Thanks

iPhone, iPad, and iPod: Understanding capacity
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1867
How much space is used by 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
How to Remove “Other” Data from iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
http://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-remove-other-data-from-iphone/
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 5/6/7, 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.
What is “Other” and What Can I Do About It?
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142
iPhone or iPad Ran Out of Storage Space? Here’s How to Make Space Available Quickly
http://osxdaily.com/2012/06/02/iphone-ipad-ran-out-of-available-storage-space-ho w-to-fix-quick/
6 Tips to Free Up Tons of Storage Space on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
http://osxdaily.com/2012/04/24/6-tips-free-up-storage-space-ipad-iphone-ipod-tou ch/
Also,
How to Clear Message/iMessage Cache on iPhone & iPad And Reclaim Lots of Free Space
http://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-clear-message-imessage-cache-on-iphone-ipad/
What is Stored in iCloud and What is Not
https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/what-is-s tored-in-icloud
 Cheers, Tom

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