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Is it possible to restore my ipad from when I transferred to a new ipad

Is it possible to restore my ipad from when I transferred to a new ipad


iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Jan 30, 2022 8:14 PM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2022 4:14 AM

Assuming that you still have your old iPad, you can simply reset your new iPad and repeat the transfer procedure - or, if you have retained the original iCloud or iTunes backup of the old iPad, just restore from this backup. You should note that the transfer or restore processes are all or nothing:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings


These support pages should get you started with [repeat] 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


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Jan 31, 2022 4:14 AM in response to Rapunzel40

Assuming that you still have your old iPad, you can simply reset your new iPad and repeat the transfer procedure - or, if you have retained the original iCloud or iTunes backup of the old iPad, just restore from this backup. You should note that the transfer or restore processes are all or nothing:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings


These support pages should get you started with [repeat] 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


Is it possible to restore my ipad from when I transferred to a new ipad

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