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How long should it take to transfer data from a old iPad Air 1 to a new iPad Air 2020 (4 I think)

How long should it take to transfer data from an old iPad Air 1 to a new iPad Air 2020 (4 I think)? It’s taken over 4 hours and it’s done nothing.

iPad Pro 10.5-inch, Wi-Fi

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 12:39 AM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 1:24 AM

Perhaps a process has unexpectedly stalled. Starting afresh is perhaps recommended.


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


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Apr 16, 2021 1:24 AM in response to Alexis_EJH

Perhaps a process has unexpectedly stalled. Starting afresh is perhaps recommended.


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


How long should it take to transfer data from a old iPad Air 1 to a new iPad Air 2020 (4 I think)

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