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Using iPad Pro as a laptop replacement

Hi, I want to use my new iPad Pro as a computer and would like to transfer all my data to my iPad. Can you show how it can be done? The present method of syncing with itunes is not helpful in transferring my office files.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Dec 3, 2021 11:42 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2021 2:05 AM

As stated by Rudegar, a simple “transfer” of data is not possible. Your computer and iPad use entirely different operating systems and system architectures - these being as different as the underlying filesystem.


You can copy many files to your iPad to use with compatible Apps. To do so, you can use iTunes - or iCloud.


Presumably your laptop is a PC? You can install and use both iTunes and iCloud for Windows; they will happily coexist - and provide considerable flexibility in how you move/share/transfer/manage data, photos and other documents between iPad and Apple devices.


iTunes for Windows

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support


iCloud for Windows

Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support

Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support



This support page may also be helpful to you:

Use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device - Apple Support



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Dec 4, 2021 2:05 AM in response to malavkshirsagar

As stated by Rudegar, a simple “transfer” of data is not possible. Your computer and iPad use entirely different operating systems and system architectures - these being as different as the underlying filesystem.


You can copy many files to your iPad to use with compatible Apps. To do so, you can use iTunes - or iCloud.


Presumably your laptop is a PC? You can install and use both iTunes and iCloud for Windows; they will happily coexist - and provide considerable flexibility in how you move/share/transfer/manage data, photos and other documents between iPad and Apple devices.


iTunes for Windows

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support


iCloud for Windows

Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support

Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support



This support page may also be helpful to you:

Use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device - Apple Support



Using iPad Pro as a laptop replacement

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