Q: Ipod "Other" Folder Increases With Sync

I was syncing my ipod to my laptop to add some new music to it when it said I was over by about 8gb. I looked and saw that my Other folder, which had been 0 before, is now at 19gb, with music taking up 17gb. it is a 32 gb ipod touch gen 4. When I click on Settings, General, and Usage on my Ipod it shows I still have 9,3 GB free, but my laptop is telling me otherwise and will not let me add more music. Any ideas to what I can do?

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.6

Posted on Jun 21, 2016 1:05 PM

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lllaass Jun 21, 2016 1:40 PM in response to johnoftehdead
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Jun 21, 2016 1:40 PM in response to johnoftehdead

An "other" larger than about 1 1/2 GB indicates corrupted files.
What is "Other" and What Can I Do About It?
https://www.imobie.com/support/what-is-the-other-on-my-iphone.htm
http://www.appducate.com/2013/01/reclaim-other-storage-space-on-ipad-iphone-and- ipod/
Next, usually restoring from backup eliminated the corrupted files. However, sometimes restoring to factory settings/new iPod is required.
To restore from backup see:
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
To restore to factory settings/new iPod see:
Use iTunes on your Mac or PC to restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support
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