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Trying to set up new iPad and transfer info from old iPad but cannot get back to step using camera

How do I get back to step in setting up new iPad that uses the camera and old ipad


Posted on Feb 11, 2022 4:42 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2022 5:35 AM

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 (using the device camera) 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


As nothing is moved or removed from your old iPad, you can restart the entire transfer process by resetting the new iPad from settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings

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Feb 11, 2022 5:35 AM in response to Samiam1951

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 (using the device camera) 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


As nothing is moved or removed from your old iPad, you can restart the entire transfer process by resetting the new iPad from settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content & Settings

Trying to set up new iPad and transfer info from old iPad but cannot get back to step using camera

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