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Hi, I want to use my new iPad Pro as a computer and would like to transfer all my data to my iPad. Can you show how it can be done? The present method of syncing with itunes is not helpful in transferring my office files.
iPad Pro, iPadOS 15
As stated by Rudegar, a simple “transfer” of data is not possible. Your computer and iPad use entirely different operating systems and system architectures - these being as different as the underlying filesystem.
You can copy many files to your iPad to use with compatible Apps. To do so, you can use iTunes - or iCloud.
Presumably your laptop is a PC? You can install and use both iTunes and iCloud for Windows; they will happily coexist - and provide considerable flexibility in how you move/share/transfer/manage data, photos and other documents between iPad and Apple devices.
iTunes for Windows
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
iCloud for Windows
Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
This support page may also be helpful to you:
Use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device - Apple Support
As stated by Rudegar, a simple “transfer” of data is not possible. Your computer and iPad use entirely different operating systems and system architectures - these being as different as the underlying filesystem.
You can copy many files to your iPad to use with compatible Apps. To do so, you can use iTunes - or iCloud.
Presumably your laptop is a PC? You can install and use both iTunes and iCloud for Windows; they will happily coexist - and provide considerable flexibility in how you move/share/transfer/manage data, photos and other documents between iPad and Apple devices.
iTunes for Windows
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
iCloud for Windows
Download iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
Set up and use iCloud for Windows – Apple Support
This support page may also be helpful to you:
Use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device - Apple Support
Using iPad Pro as a laptop replacement
