When transferring data from one iPad to a new iPad, what does it mean when it says waiting for other iPad
When transferring data from an old iPad to a new iPad, what does it mean when it says waiting for other iPad?
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This generally indicates that one or other of the iPad’s have lost their WiFi connection. When performing the transfer, keep both iPads connected to their Power Adapters - as this will keep the WiFi connections alive during the transfer process.
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.
“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