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Transferring ipad to ipad

How do you move a single existing app and its data from an old ipad to a new ipad

iPad Air 5 Wi-Fi

Posted on Nov 6, 2022 12:32 PM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2022 4:35 PM

Apps are not transferred between devices. Instead, assuming that the App is still available for download - and is compatible with your new iPad - you simply download/install the App from the App Store on the new device. Whether or not you are able to manually move associated data between devices will be determined by the specific App. You may need to seek assistance from the App Developer.


By far the easiest way to move all you data and settings from an old to new device is to use one of the available transfer methods when setting-up the new iPad. This process will move all your data and settings - and automatically trigger installation of matching Apps on the new iPad.


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


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:

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

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


You cannot selectively restore data from a backup. Restoring from a backup is all or nothing; all existing data on the target device will be replaced.



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Nov 6, 2022 4:35 PM in response to lupineacres

Apps are not transferred between devices. Instead, assuming that the App is still available for download - and is compatible with your new iPad - you simply download/install the App from the App Store on the new device. Whether or not you are able to manually move associated data between devices will be determined by the specific App. You may need to seek assistance from the App Developer.


By far the easiest way to move all you data and settings from an old to new device is to use one of the available transfer methods when setting-up the new iPad. This process will move all your data and settings - and automatically trigger installation of matching Apps on the new iPad.


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


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:

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

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


You cannot selectively restore data from a backup. Restoring from a backup is all or nothing; all existing data on the target device will be replaced.



Transferring ipad to ipad

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