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If I want to sync my new iPad with my iPhone, can I just erase all of my old iPad?can I

I purchased a new iPad Air. I Have a trade-in iPad that is six years old and nothing on it is relevant to me. Can I just wipe it clean before sending it to Apple?

I want my new iPad Air to sync to my iPhone and mirror the apps I have on it.


The directions refer to copying all apps and data from old iPad and new. I want new iPad and my iPhone to be the same apps and data.


Thank you!

Posted on Mar 29, 2022 4:31 AM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2022 5:18 AM

These support pages should get you started with setup of a 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


When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal or reuse can be found here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


In following this procedure, data stored on other devices or iCloud will not be impacted.

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Mar 29, 2022 5:18 AM in response to Lucy7058

These support pages should get you started with setup of a 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


When you are ready, the best procedure for preparing you old device for disposal or reuse can be found here:

What to do before you sell, give away or trade in your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support


In following this procedure, data stored on other devices or iCloud will not be impacted.

If I want to sync my new iPad with my iPhone, can I just erase all of my old iPad?can I

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