"other" is taking too much space

1 gb or more indicates corrupt files.

A restore should resolve.

- Trabsfer iTuns purcahses to the computer:

iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer

- Transfer other music by using a third-party program like one of those discussed here.

Copy music

- Then restore

berenicedenis wrote:

It's an iPod Touch 4 gen 8 gb and 2.3 is taken by "Other" SO annoying! I've tried deleting history and cache and what-not. nothing works

You will have to restore. Transfer any itunes purchases to your computer and restore.

Just upgraded Macbook pro to 1tb model. After migrating data over, tried to sync devices, which include:

2 64gb ipod touches

2 64gb iphones

264gb ipads

All of them have at least 15000 pictures synched from iphoto.

I have had to replace the pictures on the devices on the first sync with the new Macbook and it looks like this is causing problems. I've ended up with over 13gb of 'other' on some of the devices. Restoring is a huge problem with this much data and this many devices, since each time it's hours and hours of work, not to mention having to reorganize everything afterwards. NOT an easy experience.

Is there an easier way to restore data from a time capsule back up to a new laptop and then not have to go through this agony upon synching devices with the new machine?

What works for my iPad is to just power it off (not put it to sleep but power it down), wait a minute, then power it back on. It seems to release most of the "other" that I get as I put a lot of tv shows on it, watch them one time and then delete them. The "other" grows by the same size as the file I deleted.

Cindy

Hi, I noticed the "Other data" grows when the synchronization does not complete well. Wheter it is through Wi-Fi or connected, my iTunes does not seem to block the mac to go in sleep mode.

Mostly happens when synching through Wi-Fi as it is longer. I solved the issue by launching Cafeine (https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/caffeine/id411246225?mt=12) or the cafeinate command (http://osxdaily.com/2012/08/03/disable-sleep-mac-caffeinate-command/) when syncing my device (if transferring a lot of data)

It solved my issue on my iPhone and iPad

Note: that to reduce the "Other Data" do a restore of the software (restore Iphone, ipod or ipad... the top right button), then a restore of a backup. Then let it sync with the cafeinate or cafeine app running.

cheers!