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transfering data

I have an i-pad pro the newest one with wifi and cellular. I just bought a i-pad mini mostly for reading on. If i transfer the stuff from my i-pad pro to my i-pad mini will i still have the stuff on my i-pad pro so that i would be able to use both of them?



iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Jul 27, 2022 5:40 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2022 8:35 AM

“Transfer” in this context is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.



These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


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Jul 28, 2022 8:35 AM in response to roseanne60

“Transfer” in this context is rather a misnomer. In reality, your data and setup is merely cloned to the new device. Nothing is moved or removed from the original device.



These support pages should get you started with setup of your new iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from old to new iPad:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


If the donor iPad, from which you are transferring your data precedes iOS12.4, QuickStart will not be available.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


transfering data

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