How to transfer data from iPad without updating to iPadOS 26.1?

Not updating my new iPad to ios 26.1, it is infinitely in "preparing updates". Is there any way I can transfer my data without updating? Thank you



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Posted on Dec 2, 2025 2:54 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2025 4:32 PM

It's an issue that some users encounter: The device locks if an iPadOS update is installed while transferring the data.


Restart the new iPad and set it up as a new device, without transferring your data. Upgrade to iPadOS 26.1 and erase the new iPad. Then, configure the new iPad by doing the data transfer.

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Dec 2, 2025 4:32 PM in response to htamdd

It's an issue that some users encounter: The device locks if an iPadOS update is installed while transferring the data.


Restart the new iPad and set it up as a new device, without transferring your data. Upgrade to iPadOS 26.1 and erase the new iPad. Then, configure the new iPad by doing the data transfer.

How to transfer data from iPad without updating to iPadOS 26.1?

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