Capacity bar - what does the orange 'other' represent

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Capacity bar - what does the orange 'other' represent

When sycing my iPhone, the capacity bar on the bottom of the iTunes page shows a large amount of 'other' space being used (colored orange). What is 'other'?Photos, apps, music are other colors on the bar. I do not have anything else on my phone that would take up alot of space. Does anyone know what 'other' is?

1st generation, iPhone OS 3.0.1

Posted on Sep 10, 2009 5:24 PM

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Answer 1

roaminggnome

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Sep 10, 2009 5:27 PM in response to KatRN

How much is "a large amount"?

250 - 400 ish is normal. It could be favorites, app data, calendar, contacts, history, etc.

If you have 1 GB or more, then you likely have a corrupt file and restore should correct this.

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KatRN Author

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Sep 13, 2009 9:34 AM in response to roaminggnome

Thanks that helps. It's 430 MB. I figured it was contacts but I don't think I have a lot compared to most people-- only 74. Just surprised me that it would take up so much of my space. I have 70 pictures on it which only take up 40 MG so it didn't make sense to me.

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Answer 3

Sep 10, 2009 5:30 PM in response to KatRN

Hi! The other space is used for apps that allow you to store other information on your phone such as Fileaid which allows you to transfer & view files from your Mac. Tom

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