IPad Free space playing up
Just today I have had some issues with syncing my iPad. It said error in the disk. When I checked I noticed that I have too many files on my iPad. Basically I am over the limit.
Its strange because only yesterday I checked that I had a few gigs left. I went into Goodreader, deleted some of the bigger files, Switched off syncing in podcast, movies etc.
The main problem are the "Other" files is taking 40GB for some strange reason. I use to have some movies in Stash software but I already deleted those today. Also Comics I deleted some main files but the "Other" category is not moving.
I tried restarting and syncing but the same.
What's strange is that in the color coded space indicator on the ipad, there is nothing showing for audio, and when I deselect voice memo, the audio space color appears.
After syncing my "Other" files just added 2GB on top of what I already have but I didn't add any new files into the equation.
The indicator bar is very inaccurate and always keep showing and hiding things. When the bar reaches max it won't let me sync. Could it be just something wrong with the indicator for iTunes 10?
I found out what the issue is. Its the USB cord that came with the iPad. It cannot read what space I have left for my iPad as well it cannot read the iTunes Library. I swapped it with another older USB cord from my 2G iPhone and miraculously works (for now any way).
Oh now I have to go all the way to get a cord replaced at the service center...
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