Chantalx
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Q: How can I see what is on my cloud?

How can I see what is on my cloud? Also, I keep getting asked to manage storage when I am watching videos that I have bought through the store. I have bought lots of cloud space only half of which is used. Is my device too full of pictures or videos and how do I know if they are on the cloud or stored on the I tunes store where I bought them from?

iPad 2

Posted on Dec 28, 2013 9:07 AM

by Texas Mac Man,Solvedanswer
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A:

Managing (iCloud Data) on Your iPad

http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1899113

 

How much space is used by your Other? You may be able to reduce.

 

How Do I Get Rid Of The “Other” Data Stored On My iPad Or iPhone?

http://tinyurl.com/85w6xwn

 

With an iOS device, the “Other” space in iTunes is used to store things like documents, settings, caches, and a few other important items. If you sync lots of documents to apps like GoodReader, DropCopy, or anything else that reads external files, your storage use can skyrocket. With iOS 5/6/7, you can see exactly which applications are taking up the most space. Just head to Settings > General > Usage, and tap the button labeled Show All Apps. The storage section will show you the app and how much storage space it is taking up. Tap on the app name to get a description of the additional storage space being used by the app’s documents and data. You can remove the storage-hogging application and all of its data directly from this screen, or manually remove the data by opening the app. Some applications, especially those designed by Apple, will allow you to remove stored data by swiping from left to right on the item to reveal a Delete button.

 

 Cheers, Tom

Posted on Dec 28, 2013 9:47 AM

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Q: How can I see what is on my cloud?

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  • by Texas Mac Man,Solvedanswer

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Dec 28, 2013 9:47 AM in response to Chantalx
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    Dec 28, 2013 9:47 AM in response to Chantalx

    Managing (iCloud Data) on Your iPad

    http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1899113

     

    How much space is used by your Other? You may be able to reduce.

     

    How Do I Get Rid Of The “Other” Data Stored On My iPad Or iPhone?

    http://tinyurl.com/85w6xwn

     

    With an iOS device, the “Other” space in iTunes is used to store things like documents, settings, caches, and a few other important items. If you sync lots of documents to apps like GoodReader, DropCopy, or anything else that reads external files, your storage use can skyrocket. With iOS 5/6/7, you can see exactly which applications are taking up the most space. Just head to Settings > General > Usage, and tap the button labeled Show All Apps. The storage section will show you the app and how much storage space it is taking up. Tap on the app name to get a description of the additional storage space being used by the app’s documents and data. You can remove the storage-hogging application and all of its data directly from this screen, or manually remove the data by opening the app. Some applications, especially those designed by Apple, will allow you to remove stored data by swiping from left to right on the item to reveal a Delete button.

     

     Cheers, Tom

  • by Stephen Spark,Helpful

    Stephen Spark Stephen Spark Dec 28, 2013 9:58 AM in response to Chantalx
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    Dec 28, 2013 9:58 AM in response to Chantalx

    You have to free up storage space on your iPad. For the most part the iCloud storage only holds iOS BackUps and documents from some apps, it's main purpose is to sync data between devices. iTunes Store purchases do not count against the iCloud storage and in most areas around the world can be downloaded again. Check the iTunes Store/Purchased to ensure your purchases are available for re-downloading before you delete any content.

     

    If the content taking up the space on your iPad is photos and video you have taken with it's camera, you should get it transferred off the device to a computer where it can be better managed and backed up. Once on a computer it can be selectively synced back to the iPad to conserve space.

  • by Chantalx,

    Chantalx Chantalx Dec 28, 2013 10:22 AM in response to Chantalx
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    Dec 28, 2013 10:22 AM in response to Chantalx

    Thanks Tom. that seems to have helped. Have a great evening. Chantal

  • by Chantalx,

    Chantalx Chantalx Dec 28, 2013 10:23 AM in response to Stephen Spark
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    Dec 28, 2013 10:23 AM in response to Stephen Spark

    Thanks Stephen. It's beginning to make sense now! Have a great evening, Chantal

  • by Camino fan 2010,

    Camino fan 2010 Camino fan 2010 Dec 28, 2013 10:30 AM in response to Chantalx
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    Dec 28, 2013 10:30 AM in response to Chantalx

    You could also login to iCloud services using a Mac or Windows Computer.

      http://icloud.com

     

    I frequently use this to access email..

      but you could access spreadsheets

        and pages documents if those are stored in the iCloud.

     

    If its available at iCloud.com it is stored in the cloud...

     

    There are some troubleshooting articles in there too:

     

    iCloud: Resetting iCloud Documents & Data service

      http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5824

     

    iCloud: Troubleshooting Documents in the Cloud

      http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3991