What is "others" in ipad?

In iTunes it says "others"and it is using 1.53 GB, and I do not know what it is?
Can anyone help me?
Thanks!

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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At the bottom of the Summary window for my iPad in iTunes is a bar graph showing how much memory space is occupied in the iPad. It shows Audio, Photos, Apps, Books, and "Other". "Other" is a yellow bar, and at 2.4GB it's about twice the size of all the others combined.
After running "Restore" on the iPad, which upgraded its software to iOS 6, but *not* restoring my apps and data (so it's essentially like a new iPad), the bar graph shows "Other" as .29GB.
After restoring selected apps, bar graph shows Apps .67GB, and "Other" .64GB.
I can't figure out what "Other" refers to; what would be on the iPad in such quantity that isn't Audio, Photos, Apps, or Books? I haven't created any content.
Anyone have a clue?

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

How do i determine what the "other" usage is on my iPad (3.5 gig)

how do i determine what the "other" usage is on my iPad (3.5 gig)

Hey there, I seem to have an issue with the 'other' usage thing.
On my computer and ipod, it shows like this:
when I dont even have more than 2+GB in music and less than 1gb in apps and pictures.
I am on iOS5.1.1 because I had many problems with the Wi-Fi bug for iOS6 (no, it didnt fix for me with 6.0.1)
I am very frustatred because I cant even sync music anymore. AndI dont want to do a reset because it takes me 3+ hours to transfer my music.
any help}?

HT1689 What is other in the iPad

What is other on the iPad when syncing. It seems to take up a lot of space. Can I reduce on the amount of other without creating an issue on the iPad?

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

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Hello. I just bought my new iPad Air 2 at the Bestbuy yesterday.
but it has really irritating problem on my iPad.
What is "other" space in my iPad Air 2?
I just use it for a day, and I just download Keynote, Pages, and GarageBand, Youtube, Amazon, and now,
My iPad's "other" space is 1.5 Gb.
I just bought it yesterday, and I had to update my iPad to IOS 8.1.1. I did it with my laptop.
I already turned off my photo stream at the iCloud, and DFU restore once.
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First of all, having "Other" occupy 1.5GB is completely normal. You should be concerned if it grows a whole lot larger.
This excellent user tip from Kappy explains "Other":
What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It?

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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

What is other when syncing ipad?

what is "other" when syncing? why does it take up so much space?

tracyfromcudahy wrote:
... we have alot of space taken up by "other" what is this?
Other is usually around 1 GB...
A ' Large Other ' usually indicates Corrupt Data...
First Try a Restore from Backup...
But... if the Large Other Persists, that is an Indicator of Corrupt Data in the Backup...
Then a Restore as New is the way to go...
Details Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
More Info about ‘Other’ in this Discussion
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I can call out but all incoming calls are going directly to VM with no signal that I missed a call or have VM. I can send/receive text messages from other iPhone/iPad/iTouch users, I am assuming this is really "iMessage." Is it apple software?

I have spent hours on the phone with Apple and AT&T. I went thought reset, on/off, etc, etc with both companies to no avail. Each company pointed fingers at the other....as being the source of the problem.
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Finally, I googled the problem and found this community where other people have had the exact same problems! One person said he "turned off 3 G" which was the solution for him....so I did the same and VIOLA! My problem solved! Nevermind the fact that I pay for 3G and cannot use it....so here's my question, if 3G is the problem on my phone is this an APPLE issue or a NETWORK problem? Do I purchase a new phone and slip in my same SIM card and hope the same does not occur or do I get a whole new SIM card and phone? What is the long term resolution to this problem?
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A student has changed something while using an iPad so that the iCloud is using her personal imail account for the other 90 iPads. I've tried to change the preference in iCloud to no avail please help

While in Apple ID, the primary address is correct which is our college. The iCloud however is using the icloud email address of the student who formerly borrowed the iPad. I have gone to preferences in an attempt to change the email address, thinking she may have used this as an alias, but it is not posted as an alias. I am stumped on how to fix this. Each time she does something via her personal account, it affects the other 90 iPads in the program & whenever any email is involved it lists her as the sender.

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ITunes used to have a bar that showed me what content on my iPad was taking up the memory. The bar is gone. How do I get it back?

Have to say, I've been messing with this for 30 minutes just trying to figure out how to post a question. Very frustrated.
How do I get back the bar that iTunes used to have which showed me what content on my iPad was eating up memory? The iPad itself doesn't seem to show that, I had to hook to iTunes to see it. Now that's gone.

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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.
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https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142
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 Cheers, Tom

In tune show all summary activity during sync between nb and apple device. One of the summary is memory space status. Audio mayb3gb, photo 2gb, app with 3gb. What is other? Other consist of what type of file?

In tune show all summary activity during sync between nb and apple device. One of the summary is memory space status. Audio mayb3gb, photo 2gb, app with 3gb. What is other? Other consist of what type of file? It show quite substantial storage capacity?? Anyone can answer what is in other??

"Other" includes data such as contact information and photos assigned to contacts, calendar events, Safari bookmarks/cookies/history, notes created with the Notes application, SMS messages, email stored locally or cached, and 3rd party application data created and stored by the application.
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