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Transfer of data from old iPad Air to new ipad Air

My iPad Air is 8 years old so cannot update iOS! I understand that one has to update to 13 or over before transfer of data from old to new but this is not allowed as ipad is too old?

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 6:39 AM

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Choose a backup & restore method.

Backup = How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support

Restore = Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup

Regards

Giulio


Posted on Jan 25, 2022 6:55 AM

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Jan 25, 2022 7:15 AM in response to Norm

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


Transfer of data from old iPad Air to new ipad Air

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