iPad Won't Sync Wipe, Restore or Update because of error

[mashinhead]

I have an iPad 2, 16gb. It is pretty filled up with apps. I try to update it to the latest firmware right now it is running 4.3.3. but when i do that it gets an error saying it can't update it. I think it's because it's full.

So then I just try to sync, to transfer purchases and rearrange apps and make room. But I get an error when I do that too, it then opens up a window showing past app purchases and updates that were not downloaded because the pad is full. So I think whats happing in is thanks to the genius of iCloud I get an error because the pad is in limbo downloading things I have no room for. The paradox is that I can't update it or restore it or anything. I called apple support and they told me to **** off pretty much. so any advice is helpful

 

[HazyCloud]

Have you tried manually removing any media or apps from the iPad to free up space?

EDIT* If your iPad is full, you'll need about 700 MBs space available to update.

 

[Ashwood11]

It can't be iCloud causing the problem because iCloud has not launched yet. If your iPad is full, delete some apps to free up some space and you can always reload them later.