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Q: how do I clear information I deleted to free up storage space on my ipod 5?

I have deleted photos, videos, emails and still cannot free up storage space on my ipod 5? What does it take to get what you delete off of your device?

iPod touch (5th generation)

Posted on May 10, 2016 2:28 PM

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Q: how do I clear information I deleted to free up storage space on my ipod 5?

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 May 11, 2016 2:33 PM in response to marlenefromriverdale
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    May 11, 2016 2:33 PM in response to marlenefromriverdale

    Hello Marlene,

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    I see you're trying to manage the storage on your iPod touch.  I suggest that you follow through the information in the link below to see what's taking up space, and how to delete it.

     

    Use your iOS device to check its storage

    Tap Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage > Manage Storage. 

    You'll see a list of your apps, and how much storage each one uses. Tap an app for more detailed information about its usage.

     

    Depending on the app, you might be able to delete some of its content, or delete the app and all of its content. If your device is almost full, or you get a Storage Almost Full alert, remove some less-used content.

    Check your storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

     

    Cheers.

  • by turingtest2,

    turingtest2 turingtest2 May 11, 2016 5:55 PM in response to marlenefromriverdale
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    May 11, 2016 5:55 PM in response to marlenefromriverdale

    Whenever you delete items from your device the space they took up should be released automatically. If that isn't happening then the following steps should resolve things:

    1. Backup device.
    2. Restore as a new device.
    3. Restore the backup made earlier.

     

    tt2