iPad data transfer to new iPad? Learn how to do this here

Did you buy a nice new iPad to replace your old one but don’t know where to start to transfer all iPad data such as apps? We are happy to help!

Do you already get a headache from words like backup, iCloud and iTunes or don’t even want to try to do it yourself? Then, too, you’ve come to the right place at ThePhoneLab. Make an appointment right away to have one of our specialists take the entire process off your hands.

There are 3 different ways to transfer your data from your old iPad to your new iPad

• With Quick start (start immediately)
• With iCloud
• Using iTunes or Finder via a Mac or Windows computer

These 3 methods are listed in order of convenience. Is your old iPad an iPad 5, Air 1, Mini 2 or newer and still working well? Then you can use the Quick start “start immediately” transfer function. Your iPad may need to be updated to iOS 11 before it will be recognized by the new iPad.

With Quick start (start immediately) transfer your iPad

The advantage of this method is that most data, settings and also your passwords are

Step 1: Check what software version is running on your iPad. You do this by ‘Settings’ > ‘General’ > Here you can see the software version. Is this iOS 11 or newer? Top! Then proceed to Step 2. If it is older, the best way to transfer all the data to your new iPad is to use iTunes or finder.
Step 2: Remove the new iPad from its beautiful packaging and turn it on. Do this near your old iPad. Your new iPad now displays the message: Start immediately.

Step 3: On your old iPad, there will also be a notification asking you to set up the new iPad. Click “Continue” and wait for an animation with a blue cloud to appear on the new iPad.
Step 4: Using your old iPad’s camera, scan the blue cloud and wait until you see completed on screen. Then enter the access code from your old iPad into the new one.
Step 5: Follow the steps to set up the TouchID or FaceID, enter the AppleID password and start transferring.
Step 6: Wait for the transfer to complete. This often takes a little longer than the time estimate previously indicated. So don’t panic. Also, leave the iPads close together.

After the transfer is complete, it may take some time for all apps and photos to be downloaded again. Therefore, it is smart to keep your new iPad connected to Wi-Fi. It’s also best to put it in the charger. Because it is still downloading nicely, the battery drains extra fast. You can enjoy using your new iPad though!

Using iCloud to transfer your iPad

Does the above process not work but you have backed up your old iPad to the iCloud? Then you can also use this method.

Step 1: If necessary, create a new iCloud backup on your current iPad.
Step 2: Remove the new iPad from its beautiful packaging and turn it on. You now see “Hello” and continue by swiping up or clicking the home button.
Step 3: Follow the steps until you see the ‘Apps and data’ screen. Here, choose the option: Restore iCloud backup.
Step 4: Log in with your Apple ID and select the backup you created in Step 1.
Step 5: Wait for the backup download to complete. This often takes a little longer than transferring your data directly.

After the restore is completed, it may take some time for all apps and photos to be downloaded again. Therefore, it is smart to keep your new iPad connected to Wi-Fi. It’s also best to put it in the charger. Because it is still downloading nicely, the battery drains extra fast. You can enjoy using your new iPad though!

Using iTunes or Finder and your computer or Mac to transfer your iPad

Don’t have enough iCloud storage for backup? Then you can also use iTunes or Finder to transfer your old iPad to your new iPad.

Step 1: Connect your old iPad to your PC or Mac. If all goes well, iTunes or Finder will open automatically and you will see information about your iPad. Is this not so? Then open iTunes manually or install it if necessary.
Step 2: In iTunes or Finder, click on: Create backup. Preferably choose an encrypted backup so that all data and passwords are included. Keep the set password safe! You will need this when restoring the backup to your (future) new iPad.
Step 3: Wait for the backup to succeed. A message ‘Last backup made by date/time‘ then appears.
Step 4:Remove the new iPad from its beautiful packaging and turn it on. You now see “Hello” and continue by swiping up or clicking the home button. Follow the steps until you see the ‘Apps and data’ screen.
Step 5: Choose the Restore iTunes backup option. Tap Next and connect the new iPad to your PC or Mac.
Step 6: On your PC or Mac, select “Restore backup” and choose the backup you just made. Is the backup encrypted? Then enter your password.
Step 7: Wait for the backup restore to complete. After this, follow the final steps such as setting up TouchID or FaceID and re-enter your Apple ID password.

After the restore is complete, it may once again take a while for all apps and photos to be downloaded again. Therefore, it is smart to keep your new iPad connected to Wi-Fi. It’s also best to put it in the charger. Because it is still downloading nicely, the battery drains extra fast. You can enjoy using your new iPad though!

Have you tried all this and can’t figure it out? Or did the mere act of reading give you a pinhead? We are happy to help! –
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. At ThePhoneLab, we can take care of the entire process for you. Even when there is a defect on your old iPad, we can often help through a “data transfer with conversion. Want to know more? Contact our specialists.