Setting up new ipad

It used to be when you got a new iPad, you copied the old one (or used cloud backup) and then used it. I have now been on my new iPad for 4 hours restoring apps & checking settings & making the control center like it was on my old pad. The biggest problem is that all but 3 of the apps that use Face ID are gone in settings. I stopped keeping track of passwords when I started using Face ID, and will probably now have to change passwords on all those apps. Is there anyway to get those apps onto the new iPad?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on Oct 23, 2025 11:22 AM

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Oct 23, 2025 11:31 AM in response to Susan Jurist

Susan Jurist wrote:

It used to be when you got a new iPad, you copied the old one (or used cloud backup) and then used it. I have now been on my new iPad for 4 hours restoring apps & checking settings & making the control center like it was on my old pad. The biggest problem is that all but 3 of the apps that use Face ID are gone in settings. I stopped keeping track of passwords when I started using Face ID, and will probably now have to change passwords on all those apps. Is there anyway to get those apps onto the new iPad?


App that uses face id requires a username and password.

Do a forgot password to reset it so you can use face id for said app.

Still have issue then reach out to said app(s) support or look at their help site.

Oct 23, 2025 12:32 PM in response to razmee209

I know how to do that but was hoping to avoid resetting all those passwords. Now my problems are worse - I just checked the Procreate app on my new iPad, and it doesn’t have hundreds (literally) of images I’ve been work in on for months. Transferring them with the file app is doable but more time consuming than I can believe. Several other apps are also missing files. Guess. I’ve updated my iPad for the last time. I will not do this again.

Oct 23, 2025 1:41 PM in response to Susan Jurist

Susan Jurist wrote:

I know how to do that but was hoping to avoid resetting all those passwords. Now my problems are worse - I just checked the Procreate app on my new iPad, and it doesn’t have hundreds (literally) of images I’ve been work in on for months. Transferring them with the file app is doable but more time consuming than I can believe. Several other apps are also missing files. Guess. I’ve updated my iPad for the last time. I will not do this again.

App data is part of the icloud backup has always been. IF you restore from your backup and it didn't transfer over then you'll need to reach out to procreate support or look at their help site.

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