I want to transfer my data from my iPad Air 4th gen to the new iPad Pro - and then I want to gift a family member the old iPad. does the data transfer reset the old device? how would I go about doing this? does it transfer all my apps as well? thank you
iPad Air, iPadOS 14
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
Apps themselves are not directly transferred. Instead a record or installed Apps is transferred to the new iPad - and Apps are automatically downloaded from the App Store to the new iPad. You must obviously be signed in using the same AppleiD - and the Apps must still be available for download.
When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal, or reuse by a new user, can be found here:
What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
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
Apps themselves are not directly transferred. Instead a record or installed Apps is transferred to the new iPad - and Apps are automatically downloaded from the App Store to the new iPad. You must obviously be signed in using the same AppleiD - and the Apps must still be available for download.
When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal, or reuse by a new user, can be found here:
What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
Follow these steps: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201351
data transfer and then gifting old device
