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How can I transfer data from on iPad to a differen iPad?

How can I transfer from on iPad to a different(not new) iPad?


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iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 8, 2022 7:02 AM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2022 9:55 AM

After erasing all content and settings, you’ll be able to transfer all data and settings - if the destination iPad has the same or later version of iOS/iPadOS than the source iPad.


To reset to iPad to which you wish to transfer data:

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings


These support pages should get you started with setup of the iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from source to destination 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.


“Transfer” 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.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device - but still subject to appropriate versions of iOS/iPadOS being installed:

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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Oct 8, 2022 9:55 AM in response to vanessa57

After erasing all content and settings, you’ll be able to transfer all data and settings - if the destination iPad has the same or later version of iOS/iPadOS than the source iPad.


To reset to iPad to which you wish to transfer data:

Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings


These support pages should get you started with setup of the iPad - and the methods of transferring your data from source to destination 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.


“Transfer” 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.


An alternative is to restore either an iCloud or iTunes backup to the new device - but still subject to appropriate versions of iOS/iPadOS being installed:

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

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


How can I transfer data from on iPad to a differen iPad?

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