How long does iPad transfer take with QuickStart

How long does it take to transfer data from old iPad to new iPad using quickstart

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Posted on Apr 3, 2023 12:01 PM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2023 04:27 PM

It is impossible to provide an absolute answer to this question…


The time required to complete the transfer from old to new iPad, is principally a function of:

a) how much data needs to be transferred

b) the speed of your WiFi network

c) the speed of your internet connection - as your new iPad will need to automatically download Apps and other non-transferable content from Apple’s servers.


As such, if very little data needs to be transferred, the transfer process may be minutes; conversely, if a significant amount of data must be transferred between devices, the process may take many hours.

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Apr 3, 2023 04:27 PM in response to Chachamaples

It is impossible to provide an absolute answer to this question…


The time required to complete the transfer from old to new iPad, is principally a function of:

a) how much data needs to be transferred

b) the speed of your WiFi network

c) the speed of your internet connection - as your new iPad will need to automatically download Apps and other non-transferable content from Apple’s servers.


As such, if very little data needs to be transferred, the transfer process may be minutes; conversely, if a significant amount of data must be transferred between devices, the process may take many hours.

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