How to Delete a Backup

MartyTX · 02-04-2014, 03:33 PM

I'm running Marvin version 2.6.5 on an iPad Mini with iOS 7.0.4.

I have used Marvin's Settings > Services to backup Marvin to the iPad. After backup, I used iTunes 11.1.4.62 to copy the Backup folder to my PC.

Question: Now that I have a copy of the Backup folder on my PC, how do I delete the Backup folder from the iPad?

I can see the Backup folder in the iTunes Marvin booklist as a 400 MB folder taking up a bunch of space. But, I can't find it on Marvin's booklist on the iPad itself. However, iPad Settings > General > Usage jumped up by about 400 MB after the folder was created.

So, how can I zap this 400 MB folder?

Thanks,
Marty

kguil · 02-04-2014, 03:52 PM

You can delete it from iTunes.

MartyTX · 02-04-2014, 04:46 PM

Kris,

I had my eureka moment just a few minutes before I saw your response. In iTunes, I was trying to right-click and delete using a non-existent context menu. My many years with Windows have taught me well: I can easily turn molehills into mountains.

I finally realized that all I had to do was highlight the folder and hit the Delete key.

I'm migrating from my Nook ST to Marvin on my iPad Mini. I'm totally hooked on Marvin ... it's GREAT!

Thanks,

Marty

kguil · 02-05-2014, 09:23 AM

Glad to help!

02-04-2014, 03:33 PM	#1
MartyTX Dedicated Posts: 441 Karma: 11279376 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Amarillo, TX Device: iPad Mini 1 & 4, Nook ST, Dell 11-3000, iPhone 5s	How to Delete a Backup I'm running Marvin version 2.6.5 on an iPad Mini with iOS 7.0.4. I have used Marvin's Settings > Services to backup Marvin to the iPad. After backup, I used iTunes 11.1.4.62 to copy the Backup folder to my PC. Question: Now that I have a copy of the Backup folder on my PC, how do I delete the Backup folder from the iPad? I can see the Backup folder in the iTunes Marvin booklist as a 400 MB folder taking up a bunch of space. But, I can't find it on Marvin's booklist on the iPad itself. However, iPad Settings > General > Usage jumped up by about 400 MB after the folder was created. So, how can I zap this 400 MB folder? Thanks, Marty

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02-04-2014, 03:52 PM	#2
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	You can delete it from iTunes.

02-04-2014, 04:46 PM	#3
MartyTX Dedicated Posts: 441 Karma: 11279376 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Amarillo, TX Device: iPad Mini 1 & 4, Nook ST, Dell 11-3000, iPhone 5s	Kris, I had my eureka moment just a few minutes before I saw your response. In iTunes, I was trying to right-click and delete using a non-existent context menu. My many years with Windows have taught me well: I can easily turn molehills into mountains. I finally realized that all I had to do was highlight the folder and hit the Delete key. I'm migrating from my Nook ST to Marvin on my iPad Mini. I'm totally hooked on Marvin ... it's GREAT! Thanks, Marty

02-05-2014, 09:23 AM	#4
kguil Addict Posts: 1,215 Karma: 1836966 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Malta, Europe Device: Marvin for iOS	Glad to help!

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