What can I do to restart quicksand app transfer to new ipad apps listed as pending?

Quickstart did not complete transfer of apps from old to new Ipad and lists them as waiting. How do I restart and complete process?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Oct 11, 2021 8:27 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2021 8:49 AM

QuickStart does not directly transfer Apps from old to new iPad - but instead transfers a record of the Apps installed on your old iPad along with associated App Settings. The Apps themselves are downloaded by your new iPad from the App Store.


As described, something on your iPad has stalled, however, the problem should be relatively easy to resolve. Choose an App (any one will do) that is showing as “waiting”. Touch-and-hold (i.e., a long touch) the App icon; and Action Menu should appear. In the Action Menu you should see a Prioritise Download option; tap this option.


This workaround should un-stick the App installation process.

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Oct 11, 2021 8:49 AM in response to ministarick

QuickStart does not directly transfer Apps from old to new iPad - but instead transfers a record of the Apps installed on your old iPad along with associated App Settings. The Apps themselves are downloaded by your new iPad from the App Store.


As described, something on your iPad has stalled, however, the problem should be relatively easy to resolve. Choose an App (any one will do) that is showing as “waiting”. Touch-and-hold (i.e., a long touch) the App icon; and Action Menu should appear. In the Action Menu you should see a Prioritise Download option; tap this option.


This workaround should un-stick the App installation process.

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