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iPad Music uses 1.54 GB for documents & Data, only one 6.2 MB song

On Settings > General > iPad Storage the Music app shows it uses 1.57 GB.


On the details page it displays:


App Size 29.7 MB

Documents & Data 1.54 GB

...

Music

All Songs 6.2 MB

(Song) 6.2 MB


Funny thing is that a couple of weeks ago I downloaded a movie, it used to show on the TV app and I had the option to delete it. Back then TV showed approximately 1.5 GB used.


Now TV shows only 668 KB Documents & Data and I can't delete the movie neither opening the TV app nor on Settings iPad Storage.


I also tried connecting the ipad to a PC and the movie doesn't show as downloaded.


iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 12, 2022 3:24 PM

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Jan 13, 2022 1:59 PM in response to LexMex

Hello there LexMex,


I understand you're curious about your iPad storage usage, so let's see if the following information is able to help with what you're seeing.


First, let's be sure that you're up to date with the latest iPadOS version to be sure the reported storage is accurate. If you see that an update is available, let's be certain that you have a recent backup of information. If you need assistance with either of these steps, check out the following resources:


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Once you confirm that you're up to date with the latest iPadOS version, let's check to see if this may be related to music being synced but not downloaded to your iPad. For help with this, check to see if you have "Sync Library" enabled on your iPad. In addition to this, check to see if your music is downloaded or just added to your Music library. There will be a second resource that covers downloading music as well below.


Turn on Sync Library with Apple Music


Add and download music from Apple Music


If you continue to see a discrepancy in the reported storage, Contact Apple Support to look into this in more detail.


Have a great day!

iPad Music uses 1.54 GB for documents & Data, only one 6.2 MB song

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