My “other” category in storage is way more than any of my actual apps or photos. How can I delete any?

My iPad “other” category on my storage is WAY more than any app, file, or pic storage. It’s causing my iPad to not work properly and I’ve already deleted or offloaded literally everything I can. Could my unedeleted email backload possibly be causing this large cache? Can I delete any of the “other”?

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 2:57 PM

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Aug 22, 2020 3:11 PM in response to Kissmytngrits

Do what is contained in this link --> Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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