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System other storage is 19 GB out of 32GB

iPad “system data” is 19 out of 32GB. I have Only 2.6 GB of photos, no books, music, videos. Cleared cache on safari. Running latest iOS. Apps are 2 GB.

I can’t use iPad without getting message that iPad is out of storage. How do I fix this?

it’s iPad 7th Gen WiFi (for some reason 7th gen is not listed here)

iPad (6th gen) WiFi

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 11:57 PM

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Posted on Mar 12, 2022 12:32 AM

Keeping in mind that the “other" or "system data” storage category is mostly filled with cache and system files created by Safari, the Mail app, other apps and iOS/iPadOS itself, that space is automatically managed by the operating system and you can’t interact with it. (5-10GB is a "normal" occupation).

That said, see this support article: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If you already tried (to no avail) all that steps provided in the above article, some benefits to reduce that space can be also obtained creating a full backup of your device, then restoring it to factory settings and, in the end, setting it up as new, as per these instructions: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support

When done, restore data from your previously made backup, then restart your device and check your device storage again.

If the issue persists, contact Apple Support directly, using this link: Get Support

Regards

Giulio

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Mar 12, 2022 12:32 AM in response to LizBMac

Keeping in mind that the “other" or "system data” storage category is mostly filled with cache and system files created by Safari, the Mail app, other apps and iOS/iPadOS itself, that space is automatically managed by the operating system and you can’t interact with it. (5-10GB is a "normal" occupation).

That said, see this support article: Clear Other storage on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

If you already tried (to no avail) all that steps provided in the above article, some benefits to reduce that space can be also obtained creating a full backup of your device, then restoring it to factory settings and, in the end, setting it up as new, as per these instructions: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings – Apple Support

When done, restore data from your previously made backup, then restart your device and check your device storage again.

If the issue persists, contact Apple Support directly, using this link: Get Support

Regards

Giulio

System other storage is 19 GB out of 32GB

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