Other data in iPad usage

how do you remove other data on your iPad?

See this document for a comprehensive list of what is in Other and how to deal with it.
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142

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Questions on getting "other" data off ipad

I have been reading the threads, but before I do a full restore I have a few questions.
I have about 2GB of "other" space on my 8GB ipad 2 (OS 7 withou the latest patch). I need to get rid of it because I can't load the new OS and I have the ipad down to bare bones.
Anyway, I was reading that "other" could be corrupted data or stuff that apps are using. I got rid of my photos. All I have is apps, and music plus the files I store in pages.
1. How can I tell which apps are sucking up space?
2. If I do a restore, will the corrupted data just come back from my MBP onto my ipad? I am backing up to the MBP and also syncing everything in icloud. This is where my brain gets lost because I don't understand where the bad data is being stored.
Any thoughts or hints would be appreciated before I start doing neurosurgery.
Thanks in advance!

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

9.3GB of "Other" data on iPad, after switching between iTunes libraries

I have a New iPad, and there's 9.3GB occupied by "Other" storage I can't seem to get rid of.
Here's some background that may be relevant.
I recently bought an iPad, connected it to my Mac and synced the Music library.
I later switched to a PC, and wanted to connect the iPad to my new PC (and never again to my Mac). The PC has a different Music library.
When I first connected the iPad to the New PC, it asked me whether it's ok to completely erase the previous library and resync this one. I confirmed. I then went to choose specific playlists to sync (a total of ~60 songs, much less than 10GB).
Ever since, I have this big chunk of Other storage occupied.
After searching a bit online, I saw a recommendation to download iExplorer. Playing with it showed me that under Media-->iTunes_Control-->Music I have many libraries (F00-F49) full of MP3s. Seems like here lies the problem. But I don't know if I can delete them.
What should I do?
Thanks

If "Others" is unusually large, you may have something that is corrupted.
A Restore is recommended.
Do a search and you'll find many discussions on this problem.

IPad mini memory (other data) problem!!

My iPad mini 16 gb only has three apps downloaded on it, only Youtube, ibooks, and netflix. No music or videos. Recently I checked the usage and all of a sudden 1.5 gbs were being used compared to the 960 ish so mbs being used before.
I then restored the iPad mini and then downloaded ibooks and Youtube. Then proceeded to connect to itunes to create a backup, however the other data just keeps piling up and up and I'm at 865 mb with no usage anywhere whatsoever.
What's the problem?

Check storage.
Tap Settigs > General > About the scroll down to: Available
"only has three apps downloaded on it"
Keep in mind, your iPad has pre installed apps such as Safari, iTunes, Photos, App Store, Calendar, Reminders, etc., which take up storage space.
You need to free up storage space then do the backup.
6 Tips to Free Up Tons of Storage Space on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch

Trying to restore ipad mini to delete "other" data.

Software up to date on device, but when I try to restore on itunes, it starts downloading the software update then I get a message that says "There was a problem downloading the software for the ipad.The network connection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later." Please help

Texas Mac Man wrote:
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/
 Cheers, Tom
Of all the things I've tried this is the ONE that worked. I went from 1.88 to 1.20. Not a lot, but more than every before. Thanks.

My iPad appears to have hidden data. My usage shows 13gig but my list of uses only adds to 1.5gig. I am also getting messages that my iPad is almost full.

My iPad appears to contain hidden storage data. My usage shows 13gig but. My list of usage only shows 1.5gig and I cannot find where the discrepancy is. When I try to download my first movie I get a 'not enough space' message.

You simply need to get hold of an external HardDrive and move some of your bigger files (e.g.. Music, Videos, photos) to that drive and free up some space. Alternatively get a bigger HardDrive put i your Mac. It will slow up drastically with very little roo left.
Cheers
Pete

On my new iPad under the space category it shows I have 5.5gb occupied by 'Other" data - Can you tell me what this is exactly and how can I reduce it Thank-you

On my new iPad under the space category it shows I have 5.5gb occupied by 'Other" data - Can you tell me what this is exactly and how can I reduce it
Thank-you

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, 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

Ipad usage, other

When I link my ipad to my computer and view my usage, it says 'other' is taking up 3.83gb. What does that mean?

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

My ipad 2 shows a lot of "Others" data. How do I find out what they are?

Can anyone help?

How much space is your Other using? 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, 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

IPad / "other" data / sync

When I delete movies from iTunes (delete, move to recycle bin), then re-sync iPad, space on iPad doesn't clear and shows up as "other" data - now have 6.9GB of wasted space. How do I prevent this from happening and how do I re-claim bogus "other" data without full restore of iPad software (having to do WEEKLYnow). Current on iTunes and IOS software - Windows 7 - iPad 1 - 64 GB wi-fi.

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, 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

"other data"... 24 GB in new iPad air 32GB

hi,
i just bought an ipad air 32GB (a week ago) and download two movies and then i found out i had no space available. i checked usage and i have 24GB of other data. do not know from where they came from or how to delete that, i have not used apps so far.
please help!

Try tapping Settings > General > Usage, to see what is using the data. It could be an app.
If you don't see a app or lots of space being used by videos, try restarting your iPad. And, if that doesn't do it, try restoring the iPad.

Can anyone please tell me what constitues "other" data that is taking up room on my iPad?

I am trying to maximize storage on my iPad and am wondering what the "other" component of the storage is on the iPad (like when you have it connected and you see the status bar at the bottom that shows how much storage is devoted to audio/video/apps etc.) Any info would be appreciated, thanks!

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
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

How do I get rid of erroneous "other" data on an iPad?

I own a 32G iPad Mini. I've been using it for about 60 days, and somehow I am showing about 11G of "Other" Data. Obviously I need that space back, it's taking up a third of my capacity, and I use the iPad almost exclusively for nothing more than watching different seasons of TV shows, and iMessage.
I have tried "Reset Network Settings" as I've seen suggested in other posts.
I have tried re-synching with nothing checked to remove any and all iTunes data.
I have tried Backing up the device to my Mac, and restoring from Backup.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, as I am overseas for work, and would like to try to resolve this instead of waiting until I return home to take to an Apple Store.
Thank You in advance!

"Other" is YOUR DATA. If you get rid of it you will lose your email messages and settings, all of your texts and iMessages, all of your system settings, etc.
"Other" data is real data that you put on your phone by using the built in apps. It is not music, not videos, not pictures and not App Store app data. It is "OTHER" meaning everything that does not fall into these categories. Such as:
email messages and attachments
Reminders
Notes
Calendar entries
Contacts
Text messages
MMS messages and attachments
Genius data
Music cover art
Operating system settings
Safari cache
bookmarks
Game Center status
Music catalog

I have installed the latest version of iOS in my ipad but forgot to backup the content, what should i do!!! I don't want my media and other data erased, how can i find back all the data in my ipad? I haven't restore ipad yet, so any others way can be use?

I have installed the latest version of iOS in my ipad but forgot to backup the content, what should i do!!! I don't want my media and other data erased, how can i find back all the data in my ipad? I haven't restore ipad yet, so any others way can be use? Now my ipad is in recovery mode.

Once you are in Recovery Mode, it's too late to do any backup. I am afraid you are going to lose your data.

I have an iphone 4 8gig there is 2.4 gig of "other" showing on my usage which is more than all oter data on the phone. What is it and how do I delete some to clear space?

I have an iphone 4 8gig there is 2.4 gig of "other" showing on my usage which is more than all other data on the phone. What is it and how do I delete some to clear space?

Sorry. We can't help you. It's no longer an iPhone. Apple won't touch it.
Take it to whoever replaced the screen and see if they can help you.
iPhones are not user servicable and Apple does not sell iPhone parts at all. I'd be surprised if you were actually able to back it up at this point. It sounds like it's completely borked.

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