how can i download every thing of my old iPad

how can i download every thing of my old iPad

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Apr 22, 2023 05:59 AM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2023 06:23 AM

This would largely be determined by what “everything” means to you - and what you you intend to do with the data…


If moving to a new iPad, all locally saved data and settings can be transferred from the old to new iPad. If instead you are looking to archive data someplace else, then some clarification as to your intentions would be helpful with understanding what you are attempting to achieve.


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


When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal or reuse can be found here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support



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Apr 22, 2023 06:23 AM in response to recoveryipa

This would largely be determined by what “everything” means to you - and what you you intend to do with the data…


If moving to a new iPad, all locally saved data and settings can be transferred from the old to new iPad. If instead you are looking to archive data someplace else, then some clarification as to your intentions would be helpful with understanding what you are attempting to achieve.


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


When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal or reuse can be found here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support



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