Reducing "Other" in iPad2 capacity

I've looked through the discussions to try to find a way to reduce the considerable amount of "Other" data that shows up in my iPad2's 32 GB capacity.
I have tried:
a hard restart.  No change.
restore software.  No change.
restore AND set up as new iPad.  No change.
Right now, after the latest restore, I have 4.5 GB of "other".
What is it?  How can I reduce it?
Many thanks in advance,
Bob

The only thing I've seen work is this:
Settings
General
Reset
Reset Network Settings
It will reduce the "other" but it also wipes out your saved network passwords....which kinda blows.
I really wish Apple would come up with a better solution for this issue.
UPDATE:
Also found this and it worked for me:
Connect the iPad, iPod, or iPhone to a computer
Launch iTunes
Hold the Power and Home button until the device forcibly reboots.  The Other space should recalculate to be a reasonable amount, though you may need to relaunch iTunes to see the change.

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