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old to new ipad transfer

We have a first generation iPad that we want to transfer data and apps to a new iPad (256G). It seems to be taking forever to backup the old iPad on the desktop (Win10 iTunes). Anyone with some other way to transfer apps and data< I will welcome any help.

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 4:18 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 4:23 PM

The first generation iPad, released by Apple in 2010, cannot run any iOS version beyond iOS 5.1.1. The current iPadOS version is 14.3.


There is a minuscule chance that any app that used iOS 5.1.1 would still be available today. Even Apple’s Notes app went through a format revision around iOS 9 or so.


This would help with a more current older device, but attempting what you’re trying is likely to be difficult at best.

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Jan 3, 2021 4:23 PM in response to jimrinaldo

The first generation iPad, released by Apple in 2010, cannot run any iOS version beyond iOS 5.1.1. The current iPadOS version is 14.3.


There is a minuscule chance that any app that used iOS 5.1.1 would still be available today. Even Apple’s Notes app went through a format revision around iOS 9 or so.


This would help with a more current older device, but attempting what you’re trying is likely to be difficult at best.

Transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

old to new ipad transfer

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