"Other" takes up 8GB on my Ipad2 (16GB)! How do I get rid of it?

I recently reseted my IPads 2's settings only to find out that I have no memory left! It couldn't have been my music because I had previously deleted a lot of my songs. So I checked on ITunes to see what could have been the problem. I found out that "Other" takes up 8.4 GB! What the heck is "other" and why is it taking up so much space? Also is there anyway I can remove it? I'd appreciate any help.

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

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LillynWilson wrote:
What is Other (5.96gb) on my Iphone storage and how can I get rid of it?
"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:
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Game Center status
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Probably a few I've missed. There was a problem in an earlier version where deleted MMS messages left behind their attachments, but that has been fixed as of 6.1. The reason that deleting music recovers some Other space is because it delete cover art. But is also screws up your music, which will no longer play correctly.
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kmsammon wrote:
... How do i get rid of the "other data"?
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"Other" takes up 8GB on my Ipad2 (16GB)! How do I get rid of it?

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