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How do I transfer my data from an iMacBook air to a new iPad Pro?

How do I transfer my data from an iMacBook air to a new iPad Pro?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 10, 2022 9:37 AM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2022 10:16 AM

That's going to be very difficult. MacBook Air is MacOS. iPad is iPadOS. They are not the same type of device. You can transfer data from a MacBook to another MacBook. You can transfer data from an iPad to another iPad. You don't transfer data from a MacBook to an iPad.


That said, you can sync file from a MacBook to an iPad and these directions will tell you how --> Sync files from your Mac to iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Here's a link to help you with iCloud services from your Mac to your iPad --> Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Jun 10, 2022 10:16 AM in response to J-M-B-T

That's going to be very difficult. MacBook Air is MacOS. iPad is iPadOS. They are not the same type of device. You can transfer data from a MacBook to another MacBook. You can transfer data from an iPad to another iPad. You don't transfer data from a MacBook to an iPad.


That said, you can sync file from a MacBook to an iPad and these directions will tell you how --> Sync files from your Mac to iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Here's a link to help you with iCloud services from your Mac to your iPad --> Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

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