How to get rid of Other Data i.e. 27 GB from my Iphone 7, i almost used all type of methods from internet.
Does anyone know The BEST Final Solution for this issue.....!!!!!
iPhone 7, iOS 13
1). Backup to iCloud
2) Go to Settings / General / Erase Data [at the bottom]
This will remove all the data and you then need to resign into the iPad like it was new. It will then download what was saved to iCloud
1). Backup to iCloud
2) Go to Settings / General / Erase Data [at the bottom]
This will remove all the data and you then need to resign into the iPad like it was new. It will then download what was saved to iCloud
Tried everything and nothing worked. Finally made sure all information was saved, backed up iPhone then did a full reset. got rid of 90% of "other." Apple bug? Apple used to be bulletproof but is not perfect anymore.
Have not been able to sync Calendars and Contact on my iPhone SE for the last 4 releases. Same thing, hard to get support and quality of releases slipping... iPhone without sync to outlook is useless and creates havoc...
Update to 13.6.1, which is specifically to address this problem. See—>Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Do a complete backup either to a computer or iCloud then do a factory reset. That’s what worked for me. Apple says that iOS will manage it for you but it doesn’t.
That doesn't work, just wasted more time and effort... Had to Backup everything do a full reset and restore. That worked. It seems Apple no longer cares about customers?
Other is all data on the phone that is not shown in the colored graph categories when you go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage. Other is typically 1-2 GB, but can be more if you have a lot of app data. If it is very large (>10GB) there may be storage corruption on your phone, usually caused by an interrupted sync. To fix this follow these steps:
Here is additional information on Other—>What is "Other" and What Can I Do… - Apple Community
This worked! Updated to 13.6.1 and my Other usage folder Shrank down to 5 GB. I installed my other apps I deleted once I updated the IOS.
How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
About cached files in "Other"
Finder and iTunes categorize cached music, videos, and photos as Other instead of actual songs, videos, or photos. Cached files are created when you stream or view content like music, videos, and photos. When you stream music or video, that content is stored as cached files on your device so you can quickly access it again.
Your device automatically removes cached files and temporary files when your device needs more space.
If storage on your device differs from what you see in Finder or iTunes
Since Finder and iTunes categorize cached files as Other, reported usage for Music or Videos might differ. To view usage on your device, go to Settings > General > [Device] Storage.
If you want to delete the cached files from your device
Your device automatically deletes cached files and temporary files when it needs more space. You don't need to delete them yourself.
Rctmike wrote:
Seems like a bug in the os, needs to be fixed.
Yes, it is probably a bug. There is a workaround that is mentioned in this thread, but the better approach is to use the Contact Support link at the top of this page and ask to speak to a senior advisor. And it probably will be fixed, but only by releasing an iOS update, and updates don’t occur all that often because they need to be thoroughly tested.
I had the same problem and finally had to use iCloud against my wishes, back everything up and reset my iPhone. This commenter is correct in his observation, Apple products used to be bulletproof, no bugs, no major problems but the last two years Apple quality has fallen badly. I still can't sync my Outlook Calendars and Contacts for almost a year. without the sync of Calendar and Contacts my iPhone is a brick...
Hi - Your answer is unhelpful. I have taken all of the steps available, and the darn phone still won't 'automatically delete' files when it needs to. I'm getting an error message that my storage is full, but I've deleted everything and restarted from a backup multiple times. What can I do????
I have the same problem, it started about two releases ago and I have updated to 13.5.1 still most of my storage is in other. Tried all the suggestions, also deleted most apps, restored , etc. Between this problem and the failure to sync calendars and contacts my iPhone is fast becoming a brick.... HELP
“Your device automatically deletes cached files and temporary files when it needs more space. You don't need to delete them yourself.”
No, it doesn’t (at least not well). Otherwise there wouldn’t be so many people on here complaining about this exact problem.
It happened a couple of releases ago then self corrected. Now with the latest release it is back and worse. Have tried everything, deleting all apps, offloading apps nothing works, next step is complete reset but that is time consuming and cumbersome. Ridiculous 3 GB apps and data, 5 GB system and 8 GB other. If my iPhone was heavier I could use it as a brick but it is too light. I have not been able to sync outlook calendars or contacts for 3 releases... Maybe time to switch manufacturers ;-(
How to get rid of Other Data i.e. 27 GB from my Iphone, i almost used all type of methods from internet. Does anyone know the final solution for this issue.....!!!!!
