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What does Waze store on my iPad?

Post by ManilaRoadRage
Today I noticed that the Waze app consumes more storage than any other app on my iPad (more than 3GB!) Can you tell me what exactly it is storing? I don't edit any maps (yet), but I do have it set to show an unlimited event radius. Could that be it? I'm still learning the settings, but how do I specify how much data to store? Thanks.

By the way, I know this is not a bug report. I just didn't know where to post this question. Apologies.
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Re: What does Waze store on my iPad?

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Apps like DiskAid are not available in the App Store. 'Cuz Apple sez no.
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ManilaRoadRage wrote:I don't see an option to clear my map cache anywhere in settings. I did reduce the event radius, but it didn't change anything in the storage.

I'll just delete and reinstall the app. I'm sure that will help.
Settings > Advanced > Data > "Clear map" or words to that effect.
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What does Waze store on my iPad?

Post by fvwazing
I would not be surprised if some logfiles had accumulated in a directory that is dedicated for data that needs backup. Did you try uninstalling and then reinstalling? Reinstalling is a breeze, after logging in with your wazeaccount you will be offered to restore your favorites and you are back in business in no time.
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What does Waze store on my iPad?

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olestas wrote:Cant you browse directories on apples devices? Just see, which file is taking that amount of data.
No. We are all - invisibly - chained to Apple HQ.
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Yep, but I don't think you will find that in the AppStore (anymore).
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Hehe - OSX now has a meticulous maintained AppStore as well... without iExplorer.
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Re: What does Waze store on my iPad?

Post by ManilaRoadRage
I don't see an option to clear my map cache anywhere in settings. I did reduce the event radius, but it didn't change anything in the storage.

I'll just delete and reinstall the app. I'm sure that will help.
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Post by Olestas
Cant you browse directories on apples devices? Just see, which file is taking that amount of data.
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Re: What does Waze store on my iPad?

Post by robin1979
Waze stores maps. Try clearing your map cache from the settings menu, to see if that helps.
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